The Jamaica Public Service Company

Business View Caribbean 5 power in Jamaica, including self-generating solar sys- tems on homes and small power plants owned and op- erated by those companies large enough to generate their own electricity in an economically feasible way. Tomblin came to JPS a few years ago with a quarter century’s experience in the energy industry. Because of her track record of organizational transformation and her extensive knowledge of all areas of the busi- ness, she was tasked with re-invigorating JPS, stream- lining its operations, and leading the company into the future. She reflects on the company’s recent changes: “We’ve spent the last three years rebuilding who we are. We’ve made changes in every key area of the busi- ness. We call it ‘being brilliant at the basics’ - replacing poles, optimizing cable, optimizing distribution auto- mation, putting in new IT systems, working on sub-sta- tions, upgrading our power plants. Our power plants Utility Poles • Crossarms • Cross-Braces • 24, 7 Storm Response Treatment options: HD CCA � HD CCA-ET • HD Penta • Penta WR • CuNap One of the largest utility pole manufacturers in the United States. 860 Cannon Bridge Road | Orangeburg, SC | 29116 877.4927728 | coxwood.com Cox Industries, Inc. Headquarters