Seasoned leader in utility operations Lance Becca has been appointed Jamaica Public Service’s (JPS) new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

His appointment is set to take effect August 1, 2025 and marks a significant step forward in the light and power company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its organisational structure and to build a more innovative, resilient, and customer-focused utility for the benefit of the nearly three million people across Jamaica. 

Becca brings with him over 30 years of extensive experience in utility operations, encompassing generation, transmission, and distribution. He joins JPS from Consolidated Edison (Con Edison), a leading regulated utility in New York City, where he most recently served as Vice President of Brooklyn and Queens Electric Operations. 

In that role, he led a workforce of over 1,200 employees, responsible for the delivery of reliable electricity to more than 5 million customers in two of New York’s most dynamic boroughs. Before this, Becca was Vice President of Staten Island Electric Services, overseeing the safe, reliable, and cost-efficient operation of Staten Island’s electric distribution network. 

Pivotal role in the rollout of Advanced Metering Infrastructure 

He also played a pivotal role in the rollout of the company’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), driving improvements in system reliability and customer engagement through the deployment of smart meter technology. A proven seasoned campaigner in Crisis Management and Leadership Excellence, Becca is widely respected for his steady leadership in times of crisis. 

He has led emergency recovery efforts in the aftermath of several disasters, including Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, Superstorm Sandy in New York, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in New Orleans, and after the 9/11 attacks in New York City.

Becca is known as a collaborative leader who fosters productive partnerships with both internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver operational excellence and outstanding customer experiences. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from New York Polytechnic University and has completed numerous Executive Leadership courses as well as an advanced engineering program from Power Technologies Inc.

JPS President & CEO, Hugh Grant, commented, “I am very pleased to welcome Mr Lance Becca to the JPS family. We are confident that his leadership and experience will help guide us as we build the grid of the future and lead Jamaica’s energy transition into a new era.

“In addition to his operational acumen, Mr. Becca is known for his strong focus on team safety, deep commitment to community engagement and leadership development.”