Richard A. Zapalac

Director/Board Member at

Texas Gas Association

72 year

53 connections

Utilities

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Richard A. Zapalac is currently a Director at Texas Gas Association and a Member at Southern Gas Association.
Previously, he was a Senior VP-Gas Distribution Operations Division at CenterPoint Energy, Inc. from 2013 to 2014.
He was also the President of Richmond Chamber of Commerce and a Principal at Houston Lighting & Power Co. Mr. Zapalac received his undergraduate degree from Stephen F.
Austin State University in 1975.

Richard A. Zapalac active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Southern Gas Association Southern Gas Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Southern Gas Association is a community of natural gas professionals representing the industry from exploration and production to marketing, distribution, transmission, storage, and gas supply. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. Its membership includes more than 200 operators and over 350 industry partners across the distribution, transmission, and gas supply marketing sectors. The association facilitates digital and in-person engagement for members to share ideas, resources, and best practices to develop people, relationships, and solutions. Suzanne Ogle has been the CEO of the company since 2019.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Texas Gas Association Texas Gas Association Gas DistributorsUtilities Texas Gas Association represents natural gas distribution and transmission companies, supporting the industry through education, advocacy, collaboration, and training to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of natural gas. The non-profit company is based in Houston, TX. The association focuses on operational performance, safety, and public awareness of the natural gas industry's economic and environmental contributions. It is governed by a seven-member executive board and engages with legislative and regulatory stakeholders to advocate for sustainable energy policies. The association includes committees that promote awareness, provide programs for industry participants, and represent manufacturers and suppliers. Texas Gas Association offers member resources such as training, safety programs, events, and legislative updates, and organizes conferences, roundtables, leadership series, and scholarship fundraisers to support professional development and industry advancement.	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Richard A. Zapalac

Companies	Position	End
Houston Lighting & Power Co. Houston Lighting & Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates electric utility plants	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Richmond Chamber of Commerce Richmond Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	President	-
CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries distributes and transmits electricity & natural gas	Utilities
Stephen F. Austin State University Stephen F. Austin State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Southern Gas Association Southern Gas Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Southern Gas Association is a community of natural gas professionals representing the industry from exploration and production to marketing, distribution, transmission, storage, and gas supply. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. Its membership includes more than 200 operators and over 350 industry partners across the distribution, transmission, and gas supply marketing sectors. The association facilitates digital and in-person engagement for members to share ideas, resources, and best practices to develop people, relationships, and solutions. Suzanne Ogle has been the CEO of the company since 2019.	Commercial Services
Richmond Chamber of Commerce Richmond Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Commercial Services
Houston Lighting & Power Co. Houston Lighting & Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates electric utility plants	Utilities
Texas Gas Association Texas Gas Association Gas DistributorsUtilities Texas Gas Association represents natural gas distribution and transmission companies, supporting the industry through education, advocacy, collaboration, and training to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of natural gas. The non-profit company is based in Houston, TX. The association focuses on operational performance, safety, and public awareness of the natural gas industry's economic and environmental contributions. It is governed by a seven-member executive board and engages with legislative and regulatory stakeholders to advocate for sustainable energy policies. The association includes committees that promote awareness, provide programs for industry participants, and represent manufacturers and suppliers. Texas Gas Association offers member resources such as training, safety programs, events, and legislative updates, and organizes conferences, roundtables, leadership series, and scholarship fundraisers to support professional development and industry advancement.	Utilities