Monday, March 26, 2012

Inland Power and Light selects Chad Jensen to be new CEO (NWPPA E-News)

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.”