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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$771.6M
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Gas & Electric Utility Services

Chief Executive Officer
Frank O. Heintz
Contact Information

120 E 1st St N

Wichita, Kansas 67201

(316) 261-6611

NAICS Code Other Electric Power Generation: 221119

Recent Events

  • Philippine shares close 0.44 pct lower

    11/06/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Bluestone Energy opens Baltimore office

    10/06/09 - Site Opening - View Story

  • Emerson to buy Avocent for $1.2 billion

    10/06/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Mirant, PG&E agree to 760 MW PPA

    9/03/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Fitch Rates Baltimore Gas and Electric's New Secured Debt Indenture 'A-'

    8/27/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • Electric Co. names Carpenter CFO

    8/05/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - CFO - View Story

  • UniSource Energy Reports Second Quarter 2009 Earnings, Narrows 2009 Earnings Guidance Range UniSource Energy's net...

    8/03/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • PG And E Signs Record Solar Power Deal With Brightsource

    5/18/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

News & Analysis

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  • Greenbox impresses Speier with blueprint for reducing energy

    - 2009-02-17

    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...

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  • Training briefs

    - 2008-11-01

    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...

    Tags: Electric Co.

  • A 100 mpg truck?

    - 2008-07-26

    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...

    Tags: Electric Co., Raser Technologies Inc.

  • CafePress acquires ImageKind

    - 2008-07-09

    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...

    Tags: Electric Co., PG&E Corp.

  • Training briefs

    - 2008-07-01

    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....

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  • Training briefs

    - 2008-06-01

    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...

    Tags: Electric Co.

  • Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. formally files to increase wind power

    - 2008-05-20

    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...

    Tags: Electric Co.

  • Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. announces fluorescent light bulbs

    - 2008-05-02

    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...

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  • Paul R. Turner | Peco linesman, 69

    - 2008-03-12

    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...

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  • Marylanders receive awards: February 29, 2008

    - 2008-02-29

    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...

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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

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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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