Charles “Chas” Coleman

FOUNDER

Chas Coleman is president of Upperform Partners. With a blend of technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, financial acumen, and senior leadership experience, he excels in driving organizational effectiveness and sparking innovation in highly regulated and technical environments.

As the founder of Upperform Partners, Chas aimed to help regulated electric and gas utilities reach next generation operational performance, reduce risk, and create headroom for capital investments by reducing and reallocating O&M costs. His success in this endeavor led to formalizing and expanding the Peak Performance Model, a battery of performance enhancements that increase staff morale and engagement, while reimagining the possibilities in safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Throughout his career, Chas has achieved notable accomplishments. Among them, he developed a comprehensive Defense in Depth Strategy for a client utility, implementing risk reduction techniques and human error prevention measures aligned with Pipeline Safety Management Systems principles. He identified and addressed the root cause of non-compliance with Standard Operating Procedures for another client utility. Additionally, Chas led redevelopment of utility work management systems, resulting in improved efficiency and utilization with the equivalent value of 2 cents per share. 

Prior to founding Upperform Partners, Chas held senior leadership roles at Entergy Services, Inc. Chas played a pivotal role in the company's transition from a traditional utility to an innovative, customer-oriented energy company. He spearheaded performance improvement initiatives, resulting in double-digit percentage improvements in reliability and significant value generation. Chas also implemented inaugural utility business plans and key performance indicators to aligned performance with enterprise-level objectives.

Prior to Entergy Services, Chas worked at Entergy Nuclear as an Engineering Manager. He led successful efforts to revamp preventive and predictive maintenance programs, increasing reliability effectiveness while reducing costs. Chas also excelled in organizational excellence planning, elevating department performance to first in the fleet.

Chas holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University and a Juris Doctorate, Summa Cum Laude, from Southern University Law. He has completed several training programs and certifications focused on utility finance, leadership development, reactor operations, and technical leadership.

With his exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and proven track record, Chas Coleman is a valuable partner for organizations seeking exceptional operational performance that boost regulatory positions and fostering cultural growth for the future.