Gary Hurst is the Chief Executive Officer of PowerGrid Corp, a leading energy company committed to innovation, sustainability, and reliable service. With more than three decades of experience in the energy sector, he has built a reputation as a strategic and forward-thinking leader. Gary began his career in grid operations before moving into executive management roles, where he consistently drove improvements in efficiency, modernization, and long-term infrastructure planning. Under his leadership, PowerGrid Corp has expanded its renewable energy initiatives, strengthened national transmission capabilities, and advanced technologies that support a more resilient and environmentally responsible power grid. Raised in North Carolina, Gary earned his master’s degree in business administration and has remained dedicated to both community development and the future of American energy. He is known for his steady, negotiation-driven leadership style and his commitment to maintaining PowerGrid Corp’s position as a trusted provider for millions of customers. Gary lives in Charlotte with his family and remains actively engaged in regional technology and energy-innovation initiatives.