Mr. Oates is currently vice president and treasurer, having been named to these positions in April 2004. In these positions, he is responsible for Con Edison's financial services, financial planning, risk management and cash forecasting, and other treasury-related functions. Before this appointment, Mr. Oates served as the vice president of the Bronx and Westchester division where he was responsible for the overall operation of the electric distribution system in the Bronx and Westchester County.
Mr. Oates joined Con Edison in 1987 from Central Hudson Gas & Electric and has served as a director in Central Operations, project manager in Corporate Planning, and in various other positions of increasing responsibility with the company. He was appointed vice president of Energy Management in July 2001. In that role, he was responsible for forecasting demand and procurement of electricity and natural gas for Con Edison's regulated utility companies.
Mr. Oates holds an MBA from Fordham University and bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering from Manhattan College |