Vice President, Gas Operations
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
Tashonda Taylor is vice president of gas operations for San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), one of Sempra Energy’s regulated California utilities. She oversees all gas distribution operations, as well as execution and construction of capital programs to enhance the safety, reliability, and integrity of the gas pipeline system at SDG&E.
Previously, Taylor served as vice president of customer operations, where she was responsible for customer field operations, customer programs, and business services.
Taylor began her career at SDG&E over 20 years ago as an electrical engineer in the engineering rotation program and has held a number of positions within the company. Taylor has served as director of design & construction management, director of safety, wellness and employee care services, additionally numerous leadership roles in project management, construction and, operations and engineering.
Taylor earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from California State University, Sacramento, and a Master of Business Administration from National University. She currently sits on the board of Athena. She previously served on the board of the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum and the Elementary Institute of Science. Taylor is also a lifetime member of the National Society of Black Engineers.