CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (February 20, 2026) – As part of EPB’s commitment to serving the Chattanooga area, the EPB Board has confirmed the appointment of two key leaders. Julie Hoover will serve as Vice President Human Resources starting on March 9. Mike Kaiser, currently EPB Assistant Vice President Finance, has been promoted to Vice President Finance.

Hoover joins EPB with more than 20 years of innovative human resources leadership across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare staffing and high‑growth startups. Her track record reflects demonstrated expertise in supporting operational excellence, strengthening employee culture and preparing organizations to thrive in times of change. Currently, Hoover leads Human Resources for Miller Industries, where she oversees all aspects of HR strategy and operations.

“Julie’s experience reflects a deep commitment to preparing people and organizations for the future,” said Janet Rehberg, EPB President & CEO-Elect. “Her proven ability to strengthen employee teams while fostering innovation supports EPB’s long-standing culture of delivering world-class services and warm, customer-centered experiences.”

While at Miller Industries, Hoover led initiatives in employee growth, performance excellence, and the implementation of HR technologies. In previous positions, she honed her skills as an HR Manager at Lamp Post Group where she developed scalable HR practices for startups during critical growth phases. Hoover earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and an MBA from Bryan College.

“I’m honored to join EPB in serving our community,” Hoover said. “My goal is to develop people strategies that keep EPB employees engaged today while preparing them to build on EPB’s track record of serving and strengthening our community for tomorrow.”

Since joining EPB in 2005, Kaiser has served in progressively senior finance roles and currently leads accounting and commercial sales functions, while guiding banking relationships, investment strategy and long-term financial planning.

“Mike has a well-earned reputation as a leader who is both people-focused and data-driven,” Rehberg said. “In stepping into his new role, he will be building on and broadening his continuing commitment to both operational excellence and stewarding EPB’s resources for the benefit of our community.”

Among Kaiser’s many accomplishments at EPB, he directed EPB’s most recent public bond offerings, including the rating agency presentations that secured favorable ratings. His prior experience includes leadership positions in public accounting and manufacturing. He is a licensed C.P.A. and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting as well as an MBA from Tennessee Technological University.

“Every financial decision we make should translate into real-world benefits for the people we serve — from reliable services to long-term stability,” Kaiser said. “I’m also committed to fostering an environment where our teams feel valued, supported and motivated to excel. When our people succeed and our financial strategy is strong, our entire community benefits.”

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