Jeffrey Martin facts for kids
Jeffrey Walker Martin is the chairman and chief executive officer of Sempra. Sempra is a large energy company based in San Diego, California. It builds and owns important energy systems. These systems include ways to move energy around, like pipelines and power lines. Sempra mainly works in North America, including California, Texas, and Mexico. They also work with liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. Sempra has over 20,000 employees. They serve about 40 million customers. This means they help more U.S. customers than almost any other energy company in the country.
Martin became Sempra's chief executive officer in May 2018. He became chairman in December 2018. As a leader, Martin wants Sempra to be the best energy company in North America. He is guiding a huge $48 billion investment plan. This is the biggest in the company's history. He focuses on "people, priorities, and culture." His goal is to create a strong work environment. This helps the company succeed for a long time.
Before his current role, Martin held other important jobs at Sempra. From 2017 to 2018, he was the executive vice president and chief financial officer. He also led other Sempra companies. For example, he was chairman and CEO of San Diego Gas & Electric from 2014 to 2016. He also led Sempra U.S. Gas and Power from 2010 to 2013.
In 2024, S&P Global Platts gave Martin a special "Lifetime Achievement Award." In 2020, the same group named him "Chief Executive of the Year." In 2023, the San Diego Business Journal also recognized him. They named him one of the "Top 50 Nonprofit Board Leaders of Influence." They also called him a "Veteran Business Leader of Influence." Martin represents Sempra at the World Economic Forum. He is part of their groups that discuss electricity and oil and gas.
Military Service
Jeffrey Martin served in the U.S. Army. He was an officer and an air cavalry pilot. He flew helicopters in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment. He completed special training schools. These included the Infantry Officer Basic Course, Airborne School, and Flight School. After his training, he served as a helicopter pilot. He held different leadership roles. Martin left the Army in December 1989. His rank was Captain.
Education
Martin earned a bachelor's degree in 1984. He studied at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He later received a master's degree in public administration. This was from the University of Texas at El Paso. In 1992, he earned a law degree. He graduated from the University of Miami School of Law. He was also recognized with the Order of the Coif. He helped edit the University of Miami Law Review as its managing editor.
Helping the Community
For almost 10 years, Martin was on the board of trustees. This was for the University of San Diego. He also gives money to the university. He supports other charities related to education.
Martin also helps the Monarch School (San Diego). This is a public school for students from kindergarten to 12th grade. It is special because it only serves students who are homeless. It also helps students who are at risk of being homeless. His wife, Lisa Martin, is on the school's board of directors. In 2019, they both helped lead a fundraising event for the school. At this event, they gave a scholarship for graduate school to a former Monarch student.
