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JEA board selects Jody Brooks as interim CEO, Vickie Cavey steps down

Published

25 September 2026

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operational-macro

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Utilities

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United States

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Fusion42 · 25 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

JEA appointed Jody Brooks as interim CEO following Vickie Cavey's resignation amid leadership controversies and financial issues. Brooks focuses on addressing rising customer affordability and the utility is conducting a CEO search considering internal and external candidates.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Utilities.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must navigate a utility leadership gap that intensifies customer affordability pressures and operational scrutiny. The executive search opens a window to influence JEA’s future direction before a permanent CEO is named.

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1 source · 25 Sep 2026

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