ATLANTA – It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Barry Worthington, executive director of the United States Energy Association (USEA) for the past 31 years. Worthington was a strong supporter of NERC, which serves on the USEA Board of Directors, and NERC’s North American responsibility to assure the reliability and security of the bulk power system. Worthington provided outstanding leadership to USEA throughout his years there, noted Jim Robb, NERC’s president and CEO, with a primary focus on expanding access to and communicating the benefits of the U.S. energy industry. “A kind and thoughtful man,” Robb said. “NERC extends its sympathy to his family, friends and the USEA staff.”
