Dr. Erika Gonzalez has been appointed to the CPS Energy Board of Trustees following a confirmation vote by the San Antonio City Council. Her five-year term will begin on February 1, 2026. The City Council’s decision came after the CPS Energy Board of Trustees approved her nomination, representing the Northeast Quadrant (2).
Dr. Gonzalez currently serves as CEO and Medical Director for South Texas Allergy & Asthma Medical Professionals. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and holds a Bachelor of Science from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio.
“I’m thankful to the City Council for their vote and honored to join the CPS Energy Board of Trustees. I believe in the mission and vision of CPS Energy, and I look forward to making an impact in our city-owned utility,” said Dr. Erika Gonzalez.
Dr. Francine Romero, chair of the CPS Energy Board of Trustees, commented on Dr. Gonzalez’s appointment: “Dr. Gonzalez is an active and well-respected member of our medical, business, and public sectors, in addition to her former military service. We look forward to welcoming her to the Board of Trustees, where we will work together to sustain CPS Energy’s goal of serving our region with reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.”
Rudy D. Garza, President and CEO of CPS Energy, added: “Dr. Gonzalez’s vast experience as a physician, business owner, and veteran will be critical to guiding CPS Energy into the future. We welcome Dr. Gonzalez to the team, and we look forward to working together to serve our growing community.”
Dr. Gonzalez will succeed Trustee John Steen when his second term ends on January 31, 2026. She joins current board members Dr. Francine Romero (Chair), Dr. Willis Mackey (Vice Chair), Janie Gonzalez (Trustee), and Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones.
The five-member board provides policy direction for management overseeing operations at CPS Energy—the largest municipally owned electric and gas utility in the United States—serving over 970,000 electric customers and more than 390,000 natural gas customers across San Antonio and parts of seven nearby counties (CPS Energy Company Information). The company generates more than $3.6 billion annually in revenue with assets totaling $15.5 billion; it employs over 3,600 people and contributes up to 14%—over $450 million each year—to San Antonio’s general fund.
Board meetings are live-streamed online; previous meetings can be accessed through cpsenergy.com/boardmeetings.
Since its establishment in 1860, CPS Energy has focused on providing reliable service while supporting job creation, economic growth initiatives, educational investments for local communities—and maintaining some of the lowest combined energy bills among major U.S cities.
