DETROIT – NextEnergy announced that Steven E. Kurmas, president and CEO of Detroit Edison, has joined its Board of Directors.
?Steve’s background in power generation, fuel supply, and electric distribution makes
him a very valuable addition to our board,? says NextEnergy Chairman Chris Rizik. He adds,
?This is all the more true as NextEnergy evolves into the alternative-energy innovation hub for
Detroit and the State of Michigan.?
Kurmas, who is a licensed chemical engineer, served as Executive Vice President of Fossil
Generation at Detroit Edison, where he was responsible for the operation of the company?s
fossil-fueled electric power plants. Earlier in his career, he held senior positions at Michigan
Consolidated Gas Company (MichCon), which merged with DTE Energy in 2001.
?NextEnergy and DTE Energy have a history of joint collaboration on projects that
benefit Detroit and the region,? notes NextEnergy President and CEO Ron Gardhouse. ?We are
very happy to welcome Steve to our board.?
Other members serving on NextEnergy?s Board are: Robert J. Buckler, Dennis N.
Assanis, Ph.D., Michael A. Boulus, Ph.D., Richard D. DiBartolomeo, George W. Jackson, Jr.,
and Maria A. Thompson.
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