William “Andy” Riales, Executive MBA in Energy
William “Andy” Riales is a senior energy executive with more than two decades of leadership spanning land management, electric transmission development, utilities, power generation, oil and gas operations, natural gas pipeline infrastructure, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence enablement strategies. He is recognized for leading complex, multi‑state infrastructure programs with rigorous regulatory alignment, disciplined operational execution, and a collaborative leadership style that consistently strengthens stakeholder confidence.
As Vice President of Land for the Central U.S. at ProSource, Andy oversees transmission development strategy, land acquisition, and cross‑functional project leadership. His background includes leading major transmission programs at NextEra Energy Transmission—managing projects up to $6B, shaping winning competitive bids across multiple ISOs, and introducing innovative tools such as AI‑enabled construction monitoring.
Andy’s career spans the full energy value chain, with prior roles at Black Hills Corporation, XTO/ExxonMobil, Chesapeake, Devon, and Southwest Energy. He holds an Executive MBA in Energy from the University of Oklahoma and is completing executive programs at Harvard Business School. He is an active member of AAPL and IRWA.
Andy brings deep industry expertise, a proven record of high‑performing team leadership, and a commitment to advancing reliable, forward‑looking energy infrastructure.