Rob Carr joined the utility industry 18 years ago and now serves as regional vice president for NWPPA associate member National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) serving utilities in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. He was elected to the NWPPA Board of Trustees in 2022. Before joining CFC, Carr worked 12 years for Tanner Electric Cooperative as chief financial officer in North Bend, Washington, where he currently resides. A certified public accountant, he holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Florida Atlantic University.
What are the current challenges at your company?
At CFC, we are committed to helping our members meet their financial needs in a dynamic environment. We currently see challenges in macro-economic risks such as renewed uncertainty in monetary policy and global and geopolitical risks which could impact the U.S. economy.
What do you see as the current challenges in the industry?
Power supply issues and determining where to secure sufficient, reliable, and affordable power in an environment where new large loads such as data centers are taxing the grid. Advocacy with federal and state legislators will also be critical to maintaining the advantages public power currently enjoys.
How does NWPPA help your company and the industry with these challenges?
Similar to NWPPA, CFC exists to enhance the success of our members as a financial partner while also providing training, education, and value-added services.
Any hobbies outside of the public
power world?
During my time off, I can be found chaperoning my two teenagers to golf and figure-skating competitions around the Northwest.
