Ms Acosta is the president and CEO of Carcon Industries & Construction, specializing in commercial, institutional and transportation construction. She is also the president of STL Engineers.
She serves as chair of the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce and is a member of the Texas Council of Engineering Companies.
Don Evans, nonexecutive chairman of the board at Energy Future Holdings, said: We are pleased to have someone of Ms Acosta’s experience join our newly formed board of directors. With her extensive background in construction and knowledge of the Dallas and Fort Worth communities, she will bring a unique perspective to our company. We look forward to working with her.