Sara McCoy, plant manager, Agua Fria Generating Station, SRP

McCoy oversees production at one of SRP’s longest-running power plants. She has mentored personnel, contributed to improving collaboration between departments and led efforts to build the utility’s power grid back-up control center.

Greatest accomplishment: “Achieving success at SRP, including becoming the first female plant manager, while being a wife and mother.”

Childhood aspiration: “I wanted to become an engineer to solve problems and set a good example by exceeding people’s expectations.”

Reception: The 2015 Most Influential Women in Arizona Business will be recognized at the Most Influential Women in Arizona Cocktail Party on August 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Chateau Luxe. Click here to purchase tickets.