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Entergy Mississippi welcomes new vice presidents to lead key business functions
03/31/2025
Vice presidents will steer powerplant, reliability and business operations through company's transformative era
JACKSON, Miss. – Entergy Mississippi is welcoming three new executives to lead all power plant operations, reliability and business operations across the company’s service area. The appointments come as Entergy executes transformative milestones in the company’s history, including building a new advanced power station in the Mississippi Delta.
The new executives include Lee Alexander, vice president of power plant operations, Kamisha Quates, vice president of reliability and Jeremy Vanderloo, vice president of business operations and strategy. They collectively bring more than 60 years of utility experience in operations, maintenance, project management, system planning, environmental standards, asset implementation, regulatory and public affairs.
“Lee, Kamisha and Jeremy have a wealth of knowledge that we’re lucky to have on our lead team,” said Haley Fisacklerly, president and CEO. “We’re at a critical moment with the construction of the Delta Blues Advanced Power Station and the retirement of the Gerald Andrus Steam Electric Station, and Lee will be an asset in this transition. As we continue to strengthen our grid for the future, Kamisha’s leadership will ensure power reliability for all of our customers. Jeremy has been integral to many of the recent significant milestones that have positioned us for this growth which will make lasting, positive change in our state.”
Alexander has overall responsibility for safely managing and operating Entergy Mississippi’s non-nuclear power generation fleets.
Prior to his new appointment, he served as senior manager, where he oversaw plant operations at Hinds and Attala Power Stations. He also managed the Baxter Wilson Power Station, and oversaw the demolition and decommissioning of the plant, alongside the Rex Brown Power Station. Alexander joined Entergy in 1998 and has held numerous positions over the years, including operator, technician, maintenance supervisor, process superintendent, and production superintendent.
He succeeds Demitrius Davis, who was recently named vice president of power plant operations for Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans.
Quates is responsible for overseeing safety, operations, construction, reliability improvement, engineering, asset planning, distribution dispatching, meter services, contract management, and emergency restoration for the company’s transmission and distribution systems.
She previously served as director of regulatory and strategic initiatives in system planning for Entergy. Prior to joining Entergy, she worked for Southern Company, leading asset and environmental planning, renewable generation development and asset implementation, among various other leadership roles in the organization. She has a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a master’s degree of business administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Quates steps in for Shawn Corkran, who retired in February 2025.
Vanderloo will lead the development of the company’s overall strategy to drive more growth and enhance operations, while working collaboratively across the corporation to achieve strategic objectives and execute key initiatives.
He joined Entergy’s legal department in 2009. He was promoted to vice president of regulatory affairs in 2019 where he led Entergy’s regulatory organization. In 2023, Vanderloo also assumed leadership of the public affairs group. Before joining Entergy, Vanderloo practiced electric utility regulatory and employee benefits law with Wise Carter Child & Caraway, P.A.
Vanderloo graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and went on to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps, attaining the rank of major. He also earned both his Juris Doctor and MBA from Mississippi College.
These appointments reflect Entergy Mississippi’s continued commitment to becoming a premier utility provider.
About Entergy Mississippi
Entergy Mississippi, LLC provides electricity to approximately 459,000 customers in 45 counties. Entergy Mississippi is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation, a Fortune 500 electric company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. For the latest news from Entergy Mississippi, visit the Newsroom and connect with @EntergyMS on social media.
