Bruce Scherr, a former NERC vice chair and member of SPP’s Board of Directors, died on March 29, according to a NERC press release. He was 72 years old.
Scherr served on NERC’s board from 2002 to 2015. In addition to serving as vice chair, at various times he chaired the Finance and Audit and Compliance committees, and was also a member of the Standards Oversight and Technology Committee and the Nominating Committee. Since he joined SPP’s board in January 2016, Scherr had served on the Finance Committee — becoming its chair in 2018 — and the Oversight Committee, as well as on the Value and Affordability Task Force.
Outside of his roles with NERC and SPP, Scherr served on the boards of E. Ritter & Company, Santa Energy and J.D. Heiskell & Company. He was also an adviser to the Council of Economic Advisers and NASA.
“Bruce was a dedicated and tremendously talented member of our Board and a good friend,” NERC board Chair Roy Thilly said. “The thoughts and prayers of the entire NERC family go out to Bruce’s family during this difficult time.”
In a separate statement, SPP CEO Barbara Sugg said Scherr “gave 100% to SPP and always had our best interests in mind.”
“His financial and executive leadership experience afforded Bruce a unique and valuable perspective regarding our business,” she added.
Scherr’s family conducted a private service on Wednesday in Florida; a larger memorial will be held later this year. NERC did not disclose the cause of death.
– Holden Mann
