10 Xcel Energy legal leaders
Ryan Long, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Xcel Energy, is one of ten Xcel Energy legal leaders listed here, alongside people who hold deputy general counsel, vice president of legal and lead assistant general counsel roles at the company. A reader can learn how legal leaders work at Xcel Energy from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
Adam Duerr
LinkedInExperience: Lead Assistant General Counsel, Commercial Projects · Xcel Energy
Adam Duerr has been Lead Assistant General Counsel, Commercial Projects at Xcel Energy since January 2024, based in Minneapolis. Adam Duerr also lists Assistant General Counsel at Xcel Energy (2022–2024), and was a Partner (2021) and Associate (2018–2021) at Maslon LLP and Associate General Counsel at UnitedHealth Group (2015–2018).
Hanna Coleman
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Deputy General Counsel · Xcel Energy
Hanna Coleman has been Vice President, Deputy General Counsel at Xcel Energy since May 2024, based in Minneapolis. Hanna Coleman also lists Managing Attorney, Commercial, Litigation, Labor & Employment, and Claims (2023–2024), Managing Attorney, Commercial (2022–2023) and Director, Corporate Development (Rotational) (2021–2022) roles at Xcel Energy.
Ian Dobson
LinkedInExperience: Lead Assistant General Counsel · Xcel Energy
Ian Dobson has been Lead Assistant General Counsel at Xcel Energy since March 2023, based in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, and the profile describes representing and advising Xcel Energy on regulatory matters. Ian Dobson also lists Assistant General Counsel at Xcel Energy (2021–2023), and was an Assistant Attorney General at the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General (2007–2021).
Kelly Everhart
LinkedInExperience: Lead Assistant General Counsel · Xcel Energy
Kelly Everhart has been Lead Assistant General Counsel at Xcel Energy since November 2019, based in Minneapolis, and the profile describes advising areas including Strategic Sourcing, Business Systems and Corporate Services. Kelly Everhart also lists Legal Consultant at Xcel Energy (2017–2019), and was Senior Director, Commercial & Service Management at MoneyGram (2011–2017).
Kristen Carney
LinkedInExperience: Lead Assistant General Counsel · Xcel Energy
Kristen Carney has been Lead Assistant General Counsel at Xcel Energy since October 2021 and Assistant General Counsel there since February 2009, based in Littleton, Colorado, and the profile describes being managing attorney for the environmental and real estate practice groups. Kristen Carney was a Senior Associate at Faegre & Benson LLP (2001–2009).
Matthew Harris
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Legal · Xcel Energy
Matthew Harris has been Vice President, Legal at Xcel Energy since November 2025, based in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Matthew Harris also lists Area Vice President, Legal (2024–2025), Managing Attorney for State Regulatory (2022–2024) and Lead Assistant General Counsel (2020–2022) roles at Xcel Energy.
Michael Kaphing
LinkedInExperience: Lead Assistant General Counsel - Litigation · Xcel Energy
Michael Kaphing has been Lead Assistant General Counsel - Litigation at Xcel Energy since January 2024, based in Minneapolis. Michael Kaphing also lists Principal Attorney at Xcel Energy (2022–2024), and was a Partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP (2008–2022) and a board member of the Minnesota Children's Museum (2016–2022).
Ryan Long
LinkedInExperience: Executive Vice President, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer · Xcel Energy
Ryan Long has been Executive Vice President, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Xcel Energy since June 2025 and President, Xcel Energy Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota since January 2024, based in Minneapolis. Ryan Long also lists Interim General Counsel (2023–2024), Vice President & Deputy General Counsel (2021–2023) and Managing Attorney (2020–2021) roles at Xcel Energy.
Tana Simard-Pacheco
LinkedInExperience: Lead Assistant General Counsel · Xcel Energy
Tana Simard-Pacheco has been Lead Assistant General Counsel at Xcel Energy since August 2023, based in Denver, and the profile describes being lead regulatory counsel for Xcel Energy's Colorado electric, gas, and steam operations. Tana Simard-Pacheco also lists Assistant General Counsel (2020–2023) and Principal Attorney (2018–2020) roles at Xcel Energy, and was Associate General Counsel at Black Hills Energy (2016–2018).
Tyler Mansholt
LinkedInExperience: Assistant General Counsel · Xcel Energy
Tyler Mansholt has been Assistant General Counsel at Xcel Energy since April 2022, based in Denver, and the profile lists the role at director level. Tyler Mansholt was Associate General Counsel (2020–2022) and Corporate Counsel (2018–2020) at Black Hills Energy, and an Attorney in the Office of General Counsel at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (2010–2014).
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