NYSEG Strengthens Electric Operations Leadership Team

NYSEG announces the appointment of a new vice president of electric operations.  

 

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — September 3, 2025 — New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) has appointed Douglas Frazier as its vice president of electric operations, bringing more than three decades of utility experience to the role. 

 

Frazier most recently served as Director of Field Training at Eversource, where he spent his entire career. As vice president of electric operations, he will be responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the electric grid, field planning and design, substation operations, and vegetation management. He will also oversee the implementation of the investments that are being made into the grid ensuring that safe and reliable power is provided to NYSEG customers. 

 

He began as a meter reader and over 36 years worked his way up through positions of increasing responsibility, including overhead distribution line worker, technician, field operations supervisor, and regional operations manager. He holds a bachelor’s degree in technical management from Southern New Hampshire University.  

 

“Like myself, Doug began his career in the utility industry in an entry-level position and steadily advanced through hard work and a dedication to providing value to customers,” said Patricia Nilsen, CEO of NYSEG and RG&E. “His experience across various roles in electric operations will bring innovative ideas and strategies to the implementation of the investments being made by NYSEG, that are creating a reliable, modern grid for New Yorkers.” 

 

Frazier’s ability to make quick decisions based on his years of field experience, along with his talent for sharing that knowledge, will help advance NYSEG’s mission of delivering value to their customers and communities. 

 

NYSEG’s investments in the grid begin with investments in its people. To ensure that customers receive the full benefits of these grid enhancements, the company employs the most qualified candidates, those best equipped to understand and advance New York’s complex electric grid system. With an aging infrastructure, modernizing the grid will require top talent and experienced leadership.