James Lackey

Director, Customer Relations
Xcel Energy

James Lackey is a native of Aztec, New Mexico; raised in New Mexico’s San Juan Basin, he has lived in Hobbs, NM in the heart of the Permian Basin for the past 17 yrs. James is holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Mexico, an MBA from West Texas A&M University and is a licensed professional engineer in both TX and NM. James has worked as an Engineer in power generation and in management roles in Customer and Community Relations, and Economic Development. James has recently assumed the role of Director of Customer Relations in Xcel Energy’s Texas and New Mexico service territories.