BNET Industries

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$771.6M
- Private
- US
Dow Jones Description
Gas & Electric Utility Services
Chief Executive Officer
Frank O. HeintzContact Information
120 E 1st St N
Wichita, Kansas 67201
(316) 261-6611
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Other Electric Power Generation: 221119
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Greenbox impresses Speier with blueprint for reducing energy
SAN BRUNO -- A door bell. A mechanical garage door. An electric oven. All these household appliances share something in common: They are rarely if ever turned off, sucking energy from the local power grid and inflating energy bills. Power guzzlers like these are part of the reason...
Training briefs
Producers of workshops, seminars, and instructional materials are encouraged to mail announcements to Training Briefs Editor, Electrical Apparatus. There is no charge. All dates refer to the current year unless otherwise noted. Arc flash What's offered: Training options include on-site, one- or two-day training; open enrollment courses held throughout the...
A 100 mpg truck?
Price increases at the pump have pushed sales of large vehicles into decline, but some industries such as construction and utilities need payload and towing capabilities that big vehicles offer. Responding to these needs, Provo-based Raser Technologies Inc. is working to develop technology to extend the gas mileage...
CafePress acquires ImageKind
San Mateo-based CafePress, a public commerce Web site, has acquired Seattle-based Imagekind, a Web site selling framed art. CafePress, founded in 1999, makes it possible for customers to have text and graphics of their choice emblazoned on T-shirts and coffee mugs, among other things. Financial details of the...
Training briefs
Producers of workshops, seminars, and instructional materials are encouraged to mail announcements to Training Briefs Editor, Electrical Apparatus. There is no charge. All dates refer to the current year unless otherwise noted. Ultrasonics What's offered: One- or Two-day technical seminars on ultrasonic plastic welding, joint design, and weld process optimization....
Training briefs
Producers of workshops, seminars, and instructional materials are encouraged to mail announcements to Training Briefs Editor, Electrical Apparatus. There is no charge. All dates refer to the current year unless otherwise noted. Encoders and Tachometers What's offered: Half- and one-day courses on the practical selection, application, and installation of encoders...
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. formally files to increase wind power
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. confirmed the plans it announced last fall and on Monday formally filed its intention of increasing its wind power to 4.5 times its current level. OG&E indicated in the filing with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission it will increase its wind energy capacity from...
Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. announces fluorescent light bulbs
Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. announced that more than 1 million compact fluorescent light bulbs have been sold at participating retailers as part of BGE's Smart Energy Savers Program. The company is promoting use of the CFL bulbs because they are more energy efficient than standard incandescent light bulbs, thereby...
Paul R. Turner | Peco linesman, 69
Paul R. Turner, of Broomall, 69, a Philadelphia Electric Co. linesman and youth sports volunteer, died of cancer Friday at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester. Mr. Turner coached Little League baseball teams in Broomall for more than 10 years and was past president of the Broomall Little League. He helped...
Marylanders receive awards: February 29, 2008
Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, a renowned pediatric neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins Children's Center, recently received the 2008 Ford's Theatre Lincoln Medal. Carson is director of pediatric neurosurgery at Hopkins Children's, a position he has held since 1984. He also holds appointments in the departments of neurosurgery, oncology, plastic surgery and...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Frank O. Heintz | Chief Executive Officer |
| Gordon R Smith | CEO |
| Kevin Robison | Chief Operating Officer |
| Jesse Langston | Vice President of Utility Commercial Operations |
| Keith Divenanzio | Vice President of The Northern Division |
| Kelly Allen | Vice President of Special Projects |
| Michael Charney | Vice President of Our Delmarva Division |
| Ren Orans | Founder |
| Harry L. Wyant | Owner |
| Dan Quigley | Director of Corporate Contributions |
| Jim Boland | Director of Labor Relations |
| John Wales | Director of Property Planning |
| Melanie M Shelby | Director of Supplier Diversity |
| Wendy Pulling | Director of Environmental Policy |
| Angelia J Little | Human Resources Manager |
| Daniel H Kim | Government Relations Manager |
| Darren Bouton | Manager |
| Deidre Sanders | Program Manager |
| Shelley Brott | Human Resources Manager |
| Bruce Fieggen | Systems Engineer |
| Carl Weinberg | Principal |
| Charles Foster | Staff Engineer |
| Charlie Meadows | Superintendent |
| Erik A Haslam | Engineer |
| John W. Busterud | Counsel |
| Leah Casey | Community Relations Specialist |
| Linda Y.H. Cheng | Corporate Secretary |
| Mr Cole Hamlin | Consultant |
| Phil Furniss | Engineer |
| Michael J. Chesser | Chief Executive Officer |
| Carl L. Chapman | Director |
| George Siemens | Director |
| Gerald Aherne | Director |
| Mark Timmerman | Director |
| Niel C. Ellerbrook | Director |
| Roger W. Kober | Member |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Thomas F. Brady | Chairman of The Board of Directors |
| Paul N Philips | Board of Directors |
Frank O. Heintz , age 65, is retired President and Chief Executive Officer of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, the gas and electric utility serving central Maryland, a position he held from 2000 through 2004. From 1982 to 1995, Mr. Heintz was Chairman of the Maryland Public Service Commission, the state agency regulating gas, electric, telephone and certain water and sewerage utilities. Previously he served as agency head of the Maryland Employment Security Administration and was an elected member of the Maryland legislature. He has been a director of the Company since May 19, 2006.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Company | Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| Electric Company | President | Current |
| Pepco Holdings, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
Gordon Smith is the former President and CEO of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy utilities. Mr. Smith was also Senior Vice President of the utility's parent company, PG&E Corporation. He joined Pacific Gas and Electric Company in 1970 as a financial analyst and held a number of executive financial positions in the company, serving as Treasurer, Vice President of Finance, and Senior Vice President. He was the utility's Chief Financial Officer from 1991 to 1997. Mr. Smith is the former Director of the California Chamber of Commerce and the Bay Area Council. He serves as trustee for The Monterey Bay Aquarium, and has served as a Trustee of the University of San Francisco and The California Foundation on the Environment and Economy.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Company | CEO | Current |
| Electric Company | Financial Analyst | Current |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Current | |
| PG&E Corporation | Current | |
| Electric Company | President | Former |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Trustee | Former |
| California Chamber of Commerce | Director | Former |
| University of San Francisco | Board of Directors | Former |
| Bay Area Council | Director | Former |
| University of San Francisco | master of business administration degree | Former |
| University of California, Berkeley | bachelor's degree | Former |
| University of San Francisco | Trustee | Former |
Kevin is the Chief Operating Officer for 1st Electric. Kevin is a senior executive with more than 25 years of experience in the electronic security market, both in the United States and in the United Kingdom. He has strong profit and loss management experience with a high degree of financial awareness. Kevin successfully built a regional security business to over $40 million in annual revenues in 4 years, and was a major player in SDM Magazines' naming the business Systems Integrator of the Year in 2006. Kevin is responsible for the overall P & L, day to day operation, strategic business developments, managing the customer interface on various accounts, and managing the Sr. Management team. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Hallam University, United Kingdom and is a Chartered Engineer in the U.K.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Electric Inc. | Chief Operating Officer | Current |
| Electric Company | Chief Operating Officer | Current |
Jesse Langston is vice president of utility commercial operations for Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company . An employee of OG&E since 1985, he was named director of utility commercial operations at its inception in October 2005. He previously served as director of corporate planning. Langston leads the utility commercial operations group, which is responsible for prioritizing and implementing commercial initiatives across the electric utility. Areas reporting to Langston include customer service, sales support, energy services, utility resource planning and utility strategic planning.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Company | Vice President of Utility Commercial Operations | Current |
Keith has over 35 years of experience in the electrical industry including project management, supervising, estimating, and business ownership. In 1992, Keith established Crossroads Electric, Inc. and was owner and President. In 2003, Keith joined Primo Electric as a Project Manager in the Baltimore Office. At 1st Electric, Keith is the Vice President of the Northern Division. Keith is responsible for the daily operation of the satellite office and business development in the Aberdeen area. Keith's division focuses on commercial service and tenant construction work. Keith also carries a State of Maryland Master Electrical License.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Electric Inc. | Vice President Northern Division | Current |
| Electric Company | Vice President of The Northern Division | Current |
| Primo Electric Company | Project Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Electric Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| Electric Company | Vice President of Special Projects | Current |
| Kas Enterprises | President | Former |
| Kas Enterprises | Owner | Former |
| ABC Baltimore | Chairman | Former |
Michael has over 33 years of experience in the electrical industry including supervising, estimating, project management and business ownership. Mike spent 9 years in electric estimating and project management for various electrical companies. In 1984 Mike established M.E. Charney Electric and was owner and President. In 2002, Mike joined Primo Electric as estimator, then moving to project manager and most recently, the manager for the Service Department in the Delaware Office. At 1st Electric, Mike is the Vice President of our Delmarva Division. Mike is responsible for the daily operation of our satellite office and business development in the Delmarva area. Mike's division focuses on commercial service and residential construction work. Mike also carries a State of Maryland Master Electrical License.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Electric Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| Electric Company | Vice President of Our Delmarva Division | Current |
| Primo Electric Company | Estimator | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Company | Founder | Current |
| Eco-Nomics, Inc. | Founder | Current |
| Gen Energy Corporation | Current | |
| Virginia's Commitment | Current | |
| Stanford University | PH.D. In Civil Engineering | Former |
| University of California | BA In Economics | Former |
Harry was born and raised in Phillipsburg, graduating from Phillipsburg High School Class of 1963. He is married to the former Sandy Hann, and they have two dogs, Chrissy, a Cocker Spaniel, and Dottie, a Dalmatian. When Harry is not working or volunteering, he enjoys walking (his time to think) and tinkering with his antique car. Harry is a member of the Wesley Methodist Church. Community service is important to Harry Wyant. He has been a member of the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad for over 13 years, presently serving as Trustee, is a member of the Phillipsburg Lodge #52, and a member of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon-Warren Forest No. 14. On Saturday mornings, Harry supervises youthful offenders who are working their community service hours. He is also a member of the Phillipsburg Library Board, and is a Charter Member of the Phillipsburg Shade Tree Commission. Harry also served on the Organizing Committee for the 2003 Phillipsburg Military Appreciation Rally. Staying involved and making a difference is something that is a part of Harry's philosophy. He served on the Planning Board for over 13 years. He was a member of the Phillipsburg Town Council for 8 1/2 years. He served 7 years on the Phillipsburg Zoning Board of Adjustment, served as a representative of the Solid Waste Advisory Board, and is currently serving his 4th year as a member of the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority. Harry is also a member of the Phillipsburg Housing and Neighborhood Development Corporation. Because of his widespread involvement and concern for the town of Phillipsburg, is it no surprise that in 1995, Sammons Communications awarded Harry Wyant the Outstanding Citizen Award. Harry is the owner of WYANT'S ELECTRIC, a company that has proudly served the community for over 32 years. His professional associations include membership in the International Association of Electrical Inspectors, and serving as past President of the Sussex Warren Electrical Contractors Association. Harry is also a member of the Phillipsburg Chamber of Commerce, helping to promote and support businesses within the town of Phillipsburg.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Company | Owner | Current |
| Planning Ltd. | Board of Directors | Former |
Dan has been a member of Horizons' Program Committee since January 2006, and joined the board in 2008. He currently works as the Director of Corporate Contributions at Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), a role in which he has served since 1995. He joined PG&E in 1988 to help implement the company's energy efficiency programs, and later moved to the Corporate Planning Department as a senior planner. Dan has been very involved in the field of philanthropy and corporate grantmaking in the Bay Area. He is a former Board Chair of Northern California Grantmakers, former Board Member of the United Way Bay Area, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Commonwealth Club, California Association of Nonprofits Advisory Council, and is a Member of The Bay Area Partnership. A long-time resident of Oakland, he has a BA in economics from Stanford University and an MA in education from the University of Kentucky.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Company | Director of Corporate Contributions | Current |
| Horizons Foundation | Manager of Corporate Contributions, Pacific Gas and Electric | Current |
| Horizons Foundation | Board of Directors | Current |
| University of Kentucky | MA In Education | Former |
| Stanford University | BA In Economics | Former |
Jim Boland is the Director of Labor Relations for San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), a Sempra Energy regulated utility. Jim is responsible for providing strategic direction and guidance for all activities related to the negotiation and administration of contracts and agreements between the Company and IBEW 465. His department supports the development and implementation of union strategies in support of various business unit objectives while orchestrating the hearing and settlement of grievances, arbitrations and complaints from represented personnel. Prior to his promotion to labor relations, Jim was the Director of Safety & Emergency Services for both SDG&E and Southern California Gas (SoCalGas). Jim has also held a number of management positions in his 27 years with the company including various Gas and Electric leadership assignments. Jim received his BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1981 from San Diego State University and currently serves on the board of directors for the San Diego Burn Institute.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Company | Director of Labor Relations | Current |
| Western Lampac | Management Member | Current |
John Wales, Assistant Director, brings a great deal of private and public sector experience to Urban Development, including seven years with the Oregon Department of Administrative Services as the Manager of Real Property Services and 18 years with Pacific Gas and Electric Company as the Senior Facilities Planner, Corporate Headquarters Property Strategist, and Director of Property Planning and Real Estate Transactions.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Transactions, Inc | Director of Property Planning | Current |
| Electric Company | Director of Property Planning | Current |
| Urbandevelopment | Director of Property Planning | Current |
| City of Salem | Assistant Director | Current |
| Electric Company | Corporate Headquarters Property Strategist | Current |
| Real Estate Transactions, Inc | Senior Facilities Planner | Current |
| Urbandevelopment | Senior Facilities Planner | Current |
Melanie M. Shelby is the Director of Supplier Diversity for Pacific Gas and Electric Company in San Francisco, California. PG&E, a gas and electric utility company with 20,000 employees, delivers safe, reliable and responsive gas, electric and customer service to 15 million people (or 5% of the United States population) throughout Northern and Central California. Melanie will lead, develop and execute the strategy to increase PG&E's $358 million supplier diversity program. PG&E President and CEO Tom King shared in a press release, "Creating this new role in our organization is a reflection of the priority we place on this goal. Melanie has the skills and commitment, and will provide the focus to let us hit that target in short order." Previously, Melanie served as Manager, Federal Governmental Relations for PG&E Corporation in Washington, DC. In that capacity, Melanie lobbied on a variety of utility issues. She worked with the California delegation, Congressional Black Caucus and other Members and committees of interest to the company. She also managed the corporation's national philanthropic relationships with affinity groups representing African Americans, consumers, seniors and women. Melanie relocated to Washington, DC from Oakland, California in February 2005. In California, Melanie held a variety of public affairs positions during her 5-year tenure at PG&E. During this time, she managed community and government relations in the Bay Area, worked closely with elected officials, community-based organizations, chambers, business associations, nonprofits and community leaders. Prior to The Utility, Melanie managed political campaigns, fundraised for national nonprofits and recruited students for the University of California. Melanie, a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), participates in a host of community and professional activities. Her current involvement includes the California Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, Edison Electric Institute's supplier diversity committee, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Corporate Advisory Council and the National Black Caucus of State Legislators' corporate roundtable. Other memberships include but are not limited to: Washington Government Relations Group, UCLA Alumni, National Fuel Funds Network, Oakland Housing Authority, Museum of Children's Art and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. In her spare time, Melanie enjoys the theater, cultural and civic events and playing golf.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Company | Director of Supplier Diversity | Current |
| Economic Summit 2007 | Current | |
| The Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| University of California, Los Angeles | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Company | Director of Environmental Policy | Current |
| Audubon California | Board of Directors | Current |
| Sustainable Conservation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Audubon Center At Debs Park | Board of Directors | Current |
| Princeton University | Degree In History | Former |
| Stanford University | Degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Company | Human Resources Manager | Current |
| 1st Electric Inc. | Corporate Secretary | Current |
| Modern Electric Co. | Project Administrator | Current |
| Electric Company | Board of Directors | Current |
Daniel H. Kim is state government relations manager for Pacific Gas & Electric. He earlier served as principal consultant to the Assembly Utilities & Commerce Committee. He serves on the APYLP Board of Directors.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Company | Government Relations Manager | Current |
| Apylp | State Government Relations Manager for Pacific Gas & Electric | Current |
| Apylp | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Company | Manager | Current |
| Kema Ltd. | Manager | Former |
| University of Delaware | M.S. In Environmental and Energy Policy | Former |
| Santa Clara University | B.S. In Economics | Former |
Deidre Sanders is the environmental program manager for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), serving as an expert on environmental justice matters. At PG&E she leads the effort to advance the implementation and institutionalization of environmental justice (EJ) policy. Sanders also spearheads the identification and development of response strategies associated with EJ and implementation of California's landmark climate change legislation, AB 32. Prior to joining PG&E, Sanders worked for seven years with Southern California Edison, where she focused on environmental policy, community involvement and market research. Sanders is currently pursing a doctorate in politics and policy at Claremont Graduate University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Company | Program Manager | Current |
| The Coalition for Clean Air and Co | Board of Directors | Current |
| Southern California Edison Company | Former |
Shelley Brott uses her expertise in compliance to create Human Resources policies and procedures, to provide training on the most current state and federal laws and harassment prevention, and to serve as an expert witness in legal proceedings. She has over 25 years experience in human resources, including serving as a Division Human Resources Manager for Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and as Vice-President of Human Resources for Redwood Empire Bancorp. Ms. Brott has a B.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Illinois, Urbana, and a M.S. in Industrial Relations/Human Resources from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Shelley is an active community volunteer and a graduate of Leadership Santa Rosa.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Company | Human Resources Manager | Current |
| University of Wisconsin | M.S. In Industrial Relations, Human Resources | Former |
| University of Illinois | B.S. In Industrial, Organizational Psychology | Former |
Bruce Fieggen is Vice President of Project Management for all of the Q.Pharma companies. His responsibilities include training and managing a team of project managers and overseeing high-level regulatory compliance projects for Q Pharmaa s global life science clients. Bruce holds a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Oregon. He has been a certified Project Management Professional since 1999, and has 16 years of experience in the medical device and pharmaceutical fields.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Qpharma | Vice President of Project Management | Current |
| Cssc, Inc. | Vice President, Project Management | Current |
| Integrated Pharma Technologies | Vice President, Project Management | Current |
| Cadence Management Corporation | Director of Project Management at Cssc, Inc | Current |
| Cssc, Inc. | Director of Project Management | Current |
| Project Assurance, Inc. | Manager | Current |
| The Motor Company | Systems Engineer | Current |
| Electric Company | Systems Engineer | Current |
| University of Oregon | B.S. In Biochemistry | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Weinberg & Associates Inc. | Founder | Current |
| Weinberg & Associates Inc. | Principal | Current |
| Electric Company | Principal | Current |
| Gbn and Co | Current | |
| The Regulatory Assistance Project | Chairman of the Board | Current |
| Renewable Energy Policy Project | Chairman of the Board | Current |
| Center for Resource Solutions | Vice Chair | Current |
| V2GREEN | Board of Directors | Current |
| Electric Company | Founder | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The Welding Company | Staff Engineer | Current |
| Electric Company | Staff Engineer | Current |
| Metallurgy.Com | Staff Engineer | Current |
| The Inspectioneering Journal, Inc. | Current |
Charlie has 30 years of experience in the electrical construction industry. Charlie started his electrical career at the ABC Apprenticeship program. Charlie spent 10 years at Primo Electric as a Field Superintendent and Safety Officer responsible for over 100 employees. In 2004, Charlie established JAC Electric Company and was owner and President. In 2006, Charlie joined 1st Electric as a Superintendent. Charlie has since moved up to Project Manager and Sr. Estimator. Charlie is responsible for estimating, budgets, and assistance to contractors, developers, and owners for design and bidding processes for electrical construction. He has extensive experience in all aspect of the electric trade and project management processes.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Company | Superintendent | Current |
| 1st Electric Inc. | Senior Estimator | Current |
| Primo Electric Company | Field Superintendent | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Shot Perfect | Shot Analyst, Lead Assistant Coach | Current |
| Electric Company | Engineer | Current |
| Madison Gas & Electric | Engineer | Current |
| University of Wisconsin | Bachelor of Science Degree | Former |
John Busterud is Director and Counsel, Environmental Affairs for Pacific Gas and Electric Company. As senior environmental counsel for PG&E, John is responsible for advising the company's management on a wide array of environmental issues including: climate change, air and water quality, hazardous materials compliance and remediation, corporate acquisitions and business transactions, international insurance claims, endangered species and enforcement defense, as well as legislative and environmental policy matters. In his work on climate change, John is lead counsel to PG&E's interdisciplinary team responsible for developing and advocating the company's initiatives and regulatory policy proposals in connection with implementation of California's AB 32 ("California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006"), the Western Climate Initiative and emerging federal greenhouse gas legislation. John is a graduate of Union College (B.A. History 1976) and the University of California's Hastings College of the Law (J.D. 1981). He also served in the U.S. Army Reserve (Lieutenant Colonel, Civil Affairs) and deployed to Baghdad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2005-2006. His decorations include the Bronze Star, Army Commendation and Achievement Medals and the Parachutist's Badge.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Company | Counsel | Current |
| Climatetrace Solutions | Board of Directors | Current |
| Union College | Former |
Leah Casey is a Community Relations Specialist at Pacific Gas and Electric Company in the Public Affairs Department. In this role, Leah is responsible for developing and strengthening community relationships that enables PG&E to meet its business objectives, improve the company's reputation and position itself as a leading corporate citizen. Many of these collaborations include organizations that serve the Oakland community. Leah earned her B.A. in Legal Studies from UC Berkeley and an M.A. in Cultural Anthropology from CSU-Hayward. On a part-time basis, Leah teaches Introduction to Cultural Anthropology at Laney College in Oakland . Leah grew up in Oakland and currently lives in Oakland in the Leona Heights area with her husband and two children.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Company | Community Relations Specialist | Current |
| Oakland Parks and Recreation | Board of Directors | Current |
Linda Y.H. Cheng is Vice President, Corporate Governance and Corporate Secretary for PG&E Corporation. Cheng, 49, is responsible for managing the Corporate Secretary activities for both PG&E Corporation and its utility unit, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. Cheng joined the company in 1989 as an attorney in the law department of Pacific Gas and Electric Company. In 1996, she became Assistant Corporate Secretary for the Corporation and Senior Assistant Corporate Secretary for Pacific Gas and Electric Company. She became Corporate Secretary for both companies in 2001, and was named Vice President in January 2005. Prior to joining PG&E Corporation, Cheng was an attorney for the law firm of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. She also worked as a research attorney at Harvard University. Cheng is a graduate of Stanford University and Stanford Law School, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and her J.D., respectively. She is a member of the State Bar of California and the Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals. She also serves on the Board of Directors of WildCare.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PG&E Corporation | Vice President, Corporate Governance and Corporate Secretary | Current |
| Electric Company | Corporate Secretary | Current |
| State Bar of California | Member | Current |
| Electric Company | Vice President | Former |
| PG&E Generating Company | Vice President & Secretary | Former |
| Harvard University | Attorney | Former |
| PG&E Corporation | Corporate Secretary | Former |
| Stanford Law School | Bachelor's Degree | Former |
| Stanford University | Former |
Mr. Cole Hamlin has a lengthy career working in human resources management and organization development. He has specialized in change management and cross-cultural projects in a wide range of organizations, industries and cultures. He has worked as an internal employee for large technology corporations including Compaq, Apple, Motorola, Raychem and Digital Equipment Corporation. He served in the US Army for six years as a Senior Instructor of Computer Technology, and then moved to the private sector as a field engineer with Digital Equipment Corporation where later he entered the field of human resources management by forming the corporation?s first technical recruiting organization. He has worked as a consultant for Valerie Frederickson & Company since 1997, serving such clients as Philips Electronics, Pacific Gas & Electric, JDS Uniphase and many others. Cole Hamlin has been intimately involved with strategic and tactical human resource initiatives with many of the leading global organizations. Having worked as a line manager in human resources, one of Cole's strengths as an organizational development practitioner is focus on staying grounded in the reality of the business at hand. Cole seeks solutions that can realistically be implemented and persist over the long-term, and that are aligned with the organization's culture. His style of communication is patient, learned and humorous. Cole's clients, both internal and external, describe him as thorough, opinionated and immersed in best practices from cutting edge organizations. He is a frequent speaker on a variety of human resource and organizational development topics, and has spoken or presented and published at the following organizations in the past few years: HR'd On the Street: HR In Times of Rapid Change From 0 to 60 In Nanosecond Time 2002; Global Change Management, JDS Uniphase Worldwide HR Conference, 1999; Succession Planning, NCHRA/SHRM, Peninsula and Santa Clara chapters, CA 1998; Succession Planning, NCHRA/SHRM Conference, 1997; Team Building a Global Team at Apple Computer, Employment Relations Today, 1994; Team-Based Rewards in a Global Context, International Quality and Productivity Center, 1993; Apple Team Building: A Consensus Model, Institute for International Research, 1991; Integrating Office Automation Technology into the Human System, SRI International, 1981. Cole has an M.S. O.D. (ABD) from Pepperdine University, a mini-M.B.A. from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and did post-graduate work under Dr. Leonard Goodstein at Arizona State University. He is a past President of the Society for Human Resource Management, former Board Member of the National Minority Junior Golf Scholarship Association, and the Community Health Awareness Council.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Company | Consultant | Current |
| Valerie Frederickson & Company | Senior Od, Hr Consultant | Current |
| Society for Human Resource Management | President | Former |
| Computer Technology, Inc. | Senior Instructor | Former |
Mr. Furniss is an engineer, with 22 years of experience for Pacific Gas and Electric in Santa Cruz. As a community business leader Mr. Furniss became involved with Delta School in 1993 because he was deeply interested in providing opportunities for high-quality education and sustained employment for at-risk youth of Santa Cruz County. Mr. Furniss has a history of serving the community by serving on other non-profit boards and holding the office Vice President of Ventana Wilderness Sanctuary for 4 years and serving on the board for of Santa Cruz Gymnastics for 3 years. Phil coaches the Aptos Blackouts, a competitive girl's soccer team.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Company | Engineer | Current |
| Delta School | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-America Regional Council | Chairman and CEO, Great Plains Energy | Current |
| Kansas School Readiness | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Great Plains Energy | Current |
| Great Plains Energy Inc. | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Great Plains Energy Inc. and Kcp | Current |
| KCPL Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| KCPL Inc. | Chairman of The Board | Current |
| Mid-America Regional Council | Board of Directors | Current |
| Edison Electric Institute | Board of Directors | Current |
| Midwest Research Institute Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Edison Electric Institute | Member | Current |
| Midwest Research Institute Inc. | Trustee | Current |
| Baltimore Gas & Electric Company | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| Itron Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| United Water | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| Itron Inc. | President | Former |
| Atlantic Energy Inc. | President | Former |
| Great Plains Energy Inc. | Chairman of The Board and Chief, Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) | Former |
| Atlantic Energy Inc. | Chief Operating Officer | Former |
| Electric Company | Chairman | Former |
| United Water | Chairman | Former |
| Electric Power Research Institute, Inc | Board of Directors | Former |
| Great Plains Energy Inc. | Board of Directors | Former |
| Loyola College in Maryland | Master of Business Administration Degree In Finance | Former |
Thomas F. Brady, Executive Vice President, Constellation Energy, has responsibility for corporate strategy. He assumed the corporate strategy position in 1999. In 2006, he was named Chairman of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, and from 2002-2006, he was responsible for Constellation's retail lines of business, Constellation NewEnergy. Prior to his current position at Constellation Energy, Mr. Brady held various executive positions at Baltimore Gas and Electric, including Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Active in business, civic and community affairs, Mr. Brady serves as a trustee/director of Corporate Office Properties Trust (NYSE:OFC), Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, Inc. and Stevenson University. Mr. Brady also serves as President of the Constellation Energy Foundation. In the past, he has served as Chairman of the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission/Maryland Public Television (2003-2007) and a Committee Chairman for the USGA 2002 Senior Open. Mr. Brady earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Baltimore and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Loyola College in Baltimore. He also has completed the advanced executive program at Pennsylvania State University. Mr. Brady is a Certified Public Accountant and in 1988-1989 he was chairman of the American Gas Association Accounting Advisory Council, a select group of nationally recognized financial experts that provided guidance in developing accounting guidelines for regulated energy enterprises. He was also selected as member of the 1988 U.S. Delegation for the Future Leaders Exchange Program to Europe. The delegation provided economic intelligence to the United States Information Agency regarding the proposed European Economic Community. Mr. Brady served in the Air National Guard/USAF between 1970 and 1976.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy Group, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Retail Competitive Supply | Current |
| Constellation Power, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Strategy | Current |
| Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. | Managing Director | Current |
| Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. | Board Chairman | Current |
| Electric Company | Chairman of The Board of Directors | Current |
| Corporate Office Properties Trust | Board of Directors | Current |
| Center Club | Board Director | Current |
| Villa Julie College | Board Director | Current |
| Baltimore Gas & Electric Company | Chief Accounting Officer | Former |
| Constellation Real Estate Group Inc. | Executive Vice President | Former |
| United States Air Force | NA | Former |
| The Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce | Board Director | Former |
| Baltimore Gas & Electric Company | Board Director | Former |
| Safe Harbor Water Power Corp. | Board Director | Former |
| Loyola College in Maryland | Master of Business Administration degree | Former |
| University of Baltimore | Bachelors Degree | Former |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Advanced Executive Program | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vectren Corporation | President & COO | Current |
| Proliance Energy LLC | Chairman | Current |
| Vectren Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Electric Company | Director | Current |
| Reliant Services, LLC | Vice Chair | Current |
| Vectren Corporation | Executive Vice President | Former |
| Utilicom Networks LLC | Board of Directors | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E.On U.S. LLC | Vice President, External Affairs | Current |
| Electric Company | Director | Current |
| University of Louisville | Bachelor's Degree In Political Science | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Henderson Group Plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Majedie Investments PLC | Board of Directors | Current |
| Electric Company | Director | Current |
| Henderson Global Investors Limited | Board of Directors | Current |
| Schroder Investment Management Limited | Investment Director | Former |
Array
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Timmerman & Company | Founder | Current |
| PG&E Corporation | Former |
Niel C. Ellerbrook is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vectren Corporation, an energy holding company. He joined the board in 2002.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Old National Bancorp | Board of Directors | Current |
| Electric Company | Director | Current |
| Vectren Corporation | Chairman & CEO | Former |
Paul N. Philips, Esq., Of Counsel, who is located in Southern California, is a well-known civil litigator and transactional business and real estate attorney. Mr. Philips' reputation is built on his proven complex litigation skills and his ability to provide corporate and other business clients with informed legal solutions for formations, purchases and sales, and entity maintenance. Mr. Philips has had consistent success handling complex litigation actions against large and powerful corporate defendants. For example, Mr. Philips has faced Glaxo Wellcome, General Motors, Ford Motor Company, MGM, Sumitomo Chemical Company, Dow Chemical, Specialized Bicycles, and various insurance carriers and governmental entities. Mr. Philips has been involved in several newsworthy cases. For example, he was selected to be a member of the litigation team that successfully represented residents of Hinkley, California against Pacific Gas & Electric. As a result, Mr. Philips' clients received more than $300,000,000.00 in settlement of the action. The story behind this case was retold in the feature film "Erin Brockovich."
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Garcia Law Group, A Professional Law Corporation | Current | |
| Electric Company | Board of Directors | Current |
| California Inc | Board of Directors | Current |
oger W. Kober has been a director of the Company since 1994. He was employed by Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation from 1965 until his retirement on January 1, 1998. From March 1996 until January 1, 1998, Mr. Kober served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation. He is a Trustee Emeritas of Rochester Institute of Technology. Mr. Kober is a graduate of Clarkson College and holds a Masters Degree in Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Properties Inc. | Director of the Company | Current |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Trustee | Current |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Board of Directors | Current |
| Home Properties Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Boston Area Apartments | Director | Current |
| Miller Middle School | Director | Current |
| Energy East Corporation | Member | Current |
| Electric Company | Member | Current |
| Rochester Gas & Electric Corporation | CEO | Former |
| Rochester Gas & Electric Corporation | Chairman | Former |
| Clarkson College | Graduate | Former |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Masters Degree In Engineering | Former |
| Rochester Gas & Electric Corporation | member | Former |
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