Lisa Barton serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Alliant Energy Corporation, a leading energy company providing electricity and natural gas to customers across Iowa and Wisconsin. With over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, Barton joined Alliant Energy in 2006 as Vice President of Customer Operations for its subsidiary, Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL). She rapidly advanced through key leadership roles, including Vice President of Operations, President and Chief Operating Officer of IPL in 2012, and President and Chief Executive Officer of IPL in 2016, where she drove operational excellence and strategic growth. Under Barton's leadership at IPL and later at the parent company, she spearheaded initiatives to modernize infrastructure, enhance reliability, and advance the company's clean energy goals, including significant investments in renewable sources like wind and solar. Her tenure has been marked by strong financial performance, with Alliant Energy achieving consistent earnings growth and returning value to shareholders through dividends and stock buybacks. Barton has also been recognized for her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a collaborative culture that prioritizes employee development and community engagement. As CEO since December 2019, Barton continues to guide Alliant Energy through the energy transition, emphasizing carbon-free electricity by 2050, innovative customer solutions, and sustainable practices. Her strategic vision has positioned the company as a leader in the Midwest's evolving energy landscape, earning her accolades such as being named to Fortune's list of Most Powerful Women in Business and recognition from industry groups for executive leadership.