Judson Tillinghast is Manager of Data Center Strategy for Arizona Public Service Company (APS). Based in Phoenix, APS is Arizona’s largest energy company and serves more than 1.3 million homes and businesses across the state.

Judson leads the development of strategies and creative solutions to serve the 15+ gigawatts of new data center customers and other large load customers looking to expand in Arizona. In previous roles, Judson developed programs to help customers and partners meet their sustainability goals, accelerate electric vehicle adoption, utilize distributed technologies for energy savings, and increase customer and grid resiliency through microgrids. Since joining APS in 2010, Tillinghast has served in a wide range of roles including Supply Chain Management, Finance & Business Operations, Resource Management, Customer to Grid Solutions and Data Center Strategy.

Judson received the RMEL Emerging Leader Award in 2020. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Business Administration degree from Arizona State University.