Get To Know Your Local PSE Team Members
Your Puget Sound Energy team in Southern Washington is ready, able and happy to get to know you and discuss how we can help.
Casey Cochrane
Local Government and Community Relations Manager
Cowlitz County
A member of our team since 2004
casey.cochrane@pse.com | 360-480-8357
Background and notable achievements
An Eastern Washington transplant, Casey has enjoyed a 20-year career in government and community affairs in the South Puget Sound. His experience in lobbying, policy development and team building has given him the skills to build successful relationships — marrying economic opportunity with local residents, business, community groups and government.
In addition to his involvement in a number of community, business and social organizations, Casey currently serves on the Thurston County Economic Development Council as well as the boards of the United Way of Thurston and Lewis County. He has also previously served as chairman of the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce.
- Casey splurges on road trips to Kahlotus, Wash., to work with his brothers on the family wheat farm.
- His energy-saving tip: "Get a programmable thermostat. It works great, saves you money and you control it."
Brian Lenz
Local Government and Community Relations Manager
Klickitat County
Serving PSE customers since 1980
brian.lenz@pse.com | 206-604-5314
Background and notable achievements
Brian has been with PSE and its predecessor companies for more than 30 years, providing a strong voice for and building relationships between residents, community groups, businesses and local government. Most recently, Brian was vital in bringing the Wild Horse Renewable Energy Center online, helping provide economic growth and clean, renewable energy to residents near and far.
In addition to serving the interests of his utility customers, Brian has served on the boards of the United Way of Kittitas County; the Economic Development Group of Kittitas County; and is currently on the Kittitas County Fair Board. You'll also find Brian involved in many local organizations, supporting the arts, human services and economic development, and youth education.
Brian is married with three children and has lived in the Kittitas Valley since 1991.
- Brian likes to splurge on photography — taking photos of the stunning wildflowers on the Shrub-steppe.
- His energy-efficiency tip: "Consider converting your water heater to natural gas. It's a great use of a natural resource."