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Kelly plans 2019 retirement from electric utility trade group

CEO suggests a more tech-savvy successor may be needed to help community-owned utilities respond to changing markets, security issuesKelly Sue Kelly intends to step down as CEO of the American Public Power Association at the end of next year for both personal and professional reasons. The personal: After 40 years of working, including since 2004 at APPA, she wants more time with her husband, four grandchildren and activities she enjoys, such as singing in a local choir. The professional: Kelly thinks it is the right time to pass the baton, perhaps to someone with more experience in the tech arena. Kelly came to the CEO job with a background as an energy lawyer. "I feel… Read More