Our Team

Leadership and Governance

Power 1 Energy Company is guided by experienced executives and advisors with deep backgrounds in retail electricity, commercial energy procurement, corporate management, and regulated market operations.


Our leadership structure combines day to day operational expertise with independent oversight, supporting disciplined growth and responsible governance across our portfolio.

Executive Leadership & P1EC Team

The executive leadership team oversees strategic direction, operational performance, and financial discipline across Power 1 Energy Company and its operating businesses.

Cullen Hay

President, P1EC & NextVolt Energy

Cullen has over 26 years of energy experience spanning the trading, consulting and retail energy space across all deregulated markets in the U.S. Cullen has worked for many of the industry’s largest companies, from running mergers and acquisitions to portfolio management, and finally to P/L delivery of one of the nation’s largest residential providers. Cullen’s wealth of experience across all areas of the retail space bring a directional wisdom to making P1EC and its brands the most respected energy organization doing business in the US today. Cullen is a graduate of Southwestern University and resides in Houston with his wife of 26 years and his twin daughters, Elise and Sydney and his son, Griff.

Kelly Bordelon

Kelly Bordelon

Senior Vice President of Finance

Kelly brings over 25 years of experience in the energy industry, with a strong focus on the retail energy sector. Throughout her career, she has held senior roles in risk and financial management at leading companies such as Reliant Energy, NextEra Energy, and Just Energy, as well as within emerging start-ups. Kelly is widely recognized for her ability to leverage deep analytical expertise and a strong understanding of the retail energy business to drive financial performance and deliver strategic insights that impact the bottom line. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and an MBA from Auburn University. Kelly lives in Houston with her husband, son, and their three pugs.

Laura Hradecky

Laura Hradecky

Sr. Director Human Resources

Laura graduated from Louisiana State University in 2009 with a major in Business Management and concentration in Human Resources. Laura was the Director of Human Resources for a corporate restaurant chain for over 13 years before moving on to the energy industry. Laura is currently the Sr. Director of Human Resources at P1EC. Laura resides in Katy with her husband and two boys.

Christy Maile

Christy Maile

Accounting Manager

Christy is a dedicated Accounting Manager with 20 years of experience maintaining accurate financial records, managing financial operations, optimizing accounting processes and ensuring compliance. Skilled in financial reporting, account reconciliation, and general ledger management. Christy is known for attention to detail and strong analytical abilities. Christy is a Texas native who lives in the picturesque hill country. She enjoys spending time with her children, playing and watching sports and has a passion for rescue dogs.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors provides governance oversight, strategic guidance, and accountability in support of long term value creation.

Jeff Leeka

Jeff Leeka

Chairman of the Board

“The common purpose, the collective dedication, and the shared goal is what will cause a hundred different moving parts to come together to make a sustainable company. Success is a team endeavor. The success of a sustainable company will bring pride to everyone at P1EC and turn this vision into reality.”

Richard Thum

Richard Thum

Director

“When you have a team of focused, dedicated, and driven leaders like we have at P1EC, and a hot market for them to operate in, give them the jet fuel and get out of their way!”

Fred Bonewell

Director

“P1EC represents the future of the energy and utility industries by providing supplier choices and consumer education as they seek new products and services that better serve their consumption community.”

Thomas Kinneary

Director & Compensation Chair

“At P1EC, we blend deep energy industry expertise with a commitment to value creation and exceptional customer experiences—fostering lasting, win-win relationships that drive ongoing success for both our customers and our company.”