On March 21, Inland Power and Light (Spokane, Wash.) announced
that it has selected Chad Jensen to be chief executive officer of the
cooperative effective May 21, 2012
Michelle Caird, president of the Inland Power Board of Trustees
commented, “We are thrilled to announce that Chad Jensen is joining our
team. He brings strong industry expertise and is an excellent leader. I
am confident that under his leadership, our team will continue to
deliver solid financial performance and superior customer service to our
members.”
Jensen is currently the vice president at Lower Valley Energy, an
electric cooperative located in Afton, Wyo. He has been with Lower
Valley Energy for the last 22 years and has held a number of positions
in finance; power supply and resource development; conservation;
communications; and member services.
From 2002 to 2006, Jensen also served as mayor of the city of Afton.
He has a degree in finance from Brigham Young University and an M.B.A.
from the University of Wyoming.
Kris Mikkelsen, Inland Power chief executive officer said, “I leave
knowing that the utility is in great shape. We have an excellent
management team in place and among the lowest rates in the country. The
reliability and condition of the infrastructure is very good and we
enjoy strong member satisfaction. I was impressed with Chad Jensen and I
am pleased that he has accepted the board’s offer to succeed me as
CEO.”
Mikkelsen has been with Inland Power for over 30 years and was named CEO in 2000.
“Inland Power and Light is a great company,” said Mikkelsen. “I am
proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to future
achievements as Chad Jensen and the rest of the Inland Power team
continue to build upon our legacy.”
