OMAHA— Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) President and CEO Javier Fernandez announced he will step down at the end of 2026 for an undisclosed family-related opportunity. Fernandez, who became CEO in 2021, led the utility through major storms, record electricity demand, and controversy surrounding the North Omaha coal plant. Omaha Mayor John Ewing and Greater Omaha Chamber President Heath Mello praised his leadership. OPPD’s board is working to appoint an interim CEO, with no timeline announced for selecting a permanent replacement.

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