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James Burke
Chief Executive Officer at
VISTRA CORP.
Net worth: 198 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
James A. Burke is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 5 different companies and currently holds the position of President & Chief Financial Officer of Vistra Corp. and Director at TXU Retail Services Co. and Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President of EquiPower Resources Corp. (both are subsidiaries of Vistra Corp.). James A. Burke is also on the board of 6 other companies. In his past career Mr. Burke occupied the position of Chairman for Marucci Sports LLC, Senior Vice President-Consumer Operations at CenterPoint Energy, Inc., Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer for TXU Energy Solutions Co. LLC, President & Chief Operating Officer of Gexa Energy, Senior Vice President-Consumer Operations at Reliant Energy, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer-TXU Energy at Energy Future Holdings Corp. He received an MBA and an undergraduate degree from Tulane University (Louisiana).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VISTRA CORP. 0.37% | 05/03/2026 | 1,233,636 ( 0.37% ) | 198 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Latest news about James Burke
James Burke active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| VISTRA CORP. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/08/2022 |
Dallas Citizens Council
 Dallas Citizens Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates citizens council membership organization | Director/Board Member | - |
Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Inc.
 Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates commercial nuclear power plants | Director/Board Member | - |
Ursuline Academy of Dallas
 Ursuline Academy of Dallas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Ursuline Academy of Dallas is an independent all-girls Catholic college preparatory school serving grades 9-12. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. The school offers a rigorous and balanced education emphasizing academics, arts, athletics, spiritual growth, and leadership development. Its curriculum includes theology, technology, honors and advanced placement courses, and various electives, supported by dedicated faculty. Ursuline fosters a strong community rooted in traditions and the motto "serviam" ("I will serve"), encouraging students to engage in service, leadership, and compassionate action. Students participate in extracurricular activities such as arts, sports, clubs, retreats, and service projects, including off-campus placements and mission trips. The academy maintains connections with sister schools on five continents and offers cultural exchange programs. Ursuline Academy enrolls a diverse student body and provides resources for student wellness, parent engagement, and academic success. | Director/Board Member | - |
Southwestern Electric Service Co., Inc.
 Southwestern Electric Service Co., Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides electric distribution services | Director/Board Member | - |
Nuclear Energy Institute
 Nuclear Energy Institute Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides policy-making process for the nuclear energy and technology industries | Director/Board Member | - |
EquiPower Resources Corp.
 EquiPower Resources Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides hydroelectric power | Chief Executive Officer | - |
United Way Foundation of Metropolitan Dallas | Director/Board Member | - |
The Catholic Foundation
 The Catholic Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a organization that provides grant making services | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of James Burke
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
82
1st degree connections
23
1st degree companies
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Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 23 |
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Reliant Energy, Inc.
 Reliant Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides electricity and energy services and operates power generation facilities | Utilities |
Illinois Power Generating Co.
 Illinois Power Generating Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates and supplies electricity | Utilities |
Gexa Energy
 Gexa Energy Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides electricity supply services | Utilities |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
 CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries distributes and transmits electricity & natural gas | Utilities |
Energy Future Competitive Holdings Co. LLC
 Energy Future Competitive Holdings Co. LLC MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company, which engages in electricity generation, wholesale energy sales and purchases, commodity risk management and trading activities | Miscellaneous |
TXU Energy Solutions Co. LLC
 TXU Energy Solutions Co. LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Distributes electricity and offers its related services | Utilities |
TXU Retail Services Co.
 TXU Retail Services Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides retail electric services | Utilities |
Marucci Sports LLC
 Marucci Sports LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails baseball bats, sporting goods and sporting apparel through online | Retail Trade |
Southwestern Electric Service Co., Inc.
Southwestern Electric Service Co., Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides electric distribution services | Utilities |
Tulane University (Louisiana)
 Tulane University (Louisiana) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
 Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides energy and environmental research services | Commercial Services |
Dallas Symphony Association, Inc.
 Dallas Symphony Association, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates music groups | Consumer Services |
Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Inc.
Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates commercial nuclear power plants | Utilities |
Dallas Citizens Council
Dallas Citizens Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates citizens council membership organization | Commercial Services |
Nuclear Energy Institute
Nuclear Energy Institute Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides policy-making process for the nuclear energy and technology industries | Utilities |
The Catholic Foundation
The Catholic Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a organization that provides grant making services | Miscellaneous |
Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc.
 Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates general and medical hospitals | Health Services |
Energy Future Holdings Corp.
 Energy Future Holdings Corp. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company with interest in electric services | Miscellaneous |
Sheltering Arms Senior Services
 Sheltering Arms Senior Services Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides residential care services for elderly people | Health Services |
Ursuline Academy of Dallas
Ursuline Academy of Dallas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Ursuline Academy of Dallas is an independent all-girls Catholic college preparatory school serving grades 9-12. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. The school offers a rigorous and balanced education emphasizing academics, arts, athletics, spiritual growth, and leadership development. Its curriculum includes theology, technology, honors and advanced placement courses, and various electives, supported by dedicated faculty. Ursuline fosters a strong community rooted in traditions and the motto "serviam" ("I will serve"), encouraging students to engage in service, leadership, and compassionate action. Students participate in extracurricular activities such as arts, sports, clubs, retreats, and service projects, including off-campus placements and mission trips. The academy maintains connections with sister schools on five continents and offers cultural exchange programs. Ursuline Academy enrolls a diverse student body and provides resources for student wellness, parent engagement, and academic success. | Consumer Services |
EquiPower Resources Corp.
EquiPower Resources Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides hydroelectric power | Utilities |
United Way Foundation of Metropolitan Dallas | |
Vistra Corp.
 Vistra Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates as a retail electricity and power generation company | Utilities |
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