Eduardo (Eddie) J. Ribas brings over three decades of distinguished federal service to his role as Chief Human Capital Officer at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Since assuming this position in September 2010, Mr. Ribas has spearheaded FERC's strategic human capital management initiatives, overseeing human resources operations, workforce relations, and employee engagement programs. His leadership ensures that FERC maintains a diverse, highly skilled, and motivated workforce capable of achieving its mission effectively. Under Mr. Ribas's stewardship, FERC has consistently ranked among the top 5 best places to work among mid-sized federal agencies for the past decade, as recognized by the Partnership for Public Service.
Prior to his tenure at FERC, Mr. Ribas held pivotal roles including Director for Workforce Management at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where he developed NOAA's inaugural Strategic Human Capital Management Plan and significantly streamlined hiring processes. He also served as Deputy Associate Director for Human Capital Management Services at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), achieving notable milestones in human capital sustainability and recruitment process efficiency.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Ribas served in human resource leadership positions at the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he implemented transformative human resources programs and policies.
Fluent in Spanish and holding a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland, Mr. Ribas resides in suburban Maryland with his wife and sons.
