Justin Lee Brown
Justin is President of Southwest Gas Corporation, leading the Company’s utility operations and Great Basin Gas Transmission Company. With a commitment to providing safe, reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy service, he oversees service to nearly 2.3 million customers, across Arizona, California, and Nevada.
In his role, Justin manages all essential utility functions, including regulatory strategy, operations, customer experience, human resources, information technology, legal, and administration. He and his team strive to deliver exceptional results for that benefit all stakeholders through a steadfast commitment to exceeding the expectations of its customers, employees, and regulators.
Justin’s journey with Southwest began in 2004 as Senior Counsel in Legal Affairs, following roles in commercial litigation at Smith Larsen and Wixom and in public accounting at Deloitte and Touche in their tax department. He was promoted to Associate General Counsel/Legal Affairs in 2006, briefly joined PacifiCorp (a Berkshire Hathaway Energy company), and returned to Southwest in 2008 as Assistant General counsel, focusing on regulatory support and strategy. His leadership trajectory continued with promotions to Vice President/Pricing in 2012, Vice President/Regulatory Affairs in 2013, Senior Vice President/General Counsel in 2018, and ultimately President in 2022.
A graduate of Southern Utah University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Justin also holds a Master of Business Administration from Gonzaga University, where he also earned his Juris Doctorate. Justin remains engaged with various key industry organizations, including the American Gas Association and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, as well as numerous community-based programs across the company’s service territory. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Vegas Chamber. He has also volunteered as a Pro Bono attorney as part of the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Children’s Attorneys Project.