Sarah MacDonald joined Algonquin Power & Utilities as chief transformation officer. Among other roles, MacDonald previously served as executive vice president of safety and environment at Emera and president at TECO Energy. At Algonquin, MacDonald will assume responsibility for utility operations and customer service.
Avangrid Inc. named Nelly Jefferson chief information officer.
Avista Corp. Chief Executive Officer Dennis Vermillion announced to the company’s board of directors that he will retire from the company in the first quarter of 2025. Vermillion will transition his duties as CEO to Avista President and COO Heather Rosentrater, who was appointed to CEO by the company’s board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2025. As CEO, Rosentrater will retain the role of president. She has also been appointed to the board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Brian Iverson retired as senior vice president, general counsel and chief compliance officer of Black Hills Corp.
Emily O’Connell has joined Duke Energy as public policy director.
