Terracon Names Misty Huddleston National Manager of Investor-Owned Utility Development

OLATHE, Kan. – Terracon, a leading national consulting engineering firm comprised of engineers, scientists, architects, facilities experts, and field professionals, announces Misty Huddleston, Ph.D., has been named national manager of independent investor-owned utility development.

In this role, Huddleston will lead Terracon’s strategy and growth across investor-owned utility and developer-driven energy markets, with a focus on advancing early‑stage project development, environmental planning and permitting, and integrated delivery solutions. She will work closely with Terracon’s environmental, geotechnical, and facilities teams to support utility-scale power generation, transmission, and infrastructure projects nationwide.

“Misty’s technical expertise, leadership, and understanding of utility development needs make her exceptionally well suited for this role,” said Mike Heller, national director for the power generation and transmission sector. “Her ability to connect strategy, execution, and client value will be instrumental as we continue to grow in the investor-owned utility market.”

Huddleston earned Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in wildlife and fisheries science and a doctoral degree in natural resources management, all from the University of Tennessee. She is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, and will continue to support clients and teams across Terracon’s national footprint.

Terracon is an employee-owned, multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide.