Director Qualifications
Mr. Peru brings significant executive leadership and finance experience to the Board as a former chief financial officer of two public companies. Mr. Peru’s positions also included technology experience as Senior Vice President at a mining and manufacturing company, with responsibility for managing both information systems and technology and human resources. In addition, he has technology experience through his service on the board of directors of an oil and gas exploration and production company.
Professional and Other Experience
- Swift Corporation, a transportation company, Executive Vice President and CFO (June-December 2007)
- Phelps Dodge Corporation (“Phelps Dodge”), a mining and manufacturing company, various finance and accounting positions with Phelps Dodge and its affiliates (1979-2007) including Executive Vice President and CFO (1999-2007)
- UNS Energy Corporation ("UNS Energy"), an electric and gas utility holding company and a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., a utility holding company, Director (since 2007)
- Bluemedia, Inc., a large format printer, Director (since 2018)
Other Public Board Service
- SM Energy Company, an oil and gas exploration and production company, Director (since 2014)
- UNS Energy (publicly traded until August 2014), Director (2007-2014)
- WellPoint Health Networks Inc., Director (2003-2004)
Education
B.S., University of Arizona