SAN JOSE, Calif. and HOUSTON, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Calpine Corporation (OTC Pink Sheets: CPNLQ) today announced that Thomas N. May, Executive Vice President, Commercial Operations, is leaving the company to pursue other business opportunities. Todd Filsinger will immediately assume the position of Interim Executive Vice President, Commercial Operations. Mr. May will be available through the middle of September to ensure a smooth transition.
"Tom played an integral role in re-energizing our commercial operations team and has brought very talented individuals into our organization," said Robert P. May, Chief Executive Officer. "We wish Tom much success with his new opportunities."
Todd Filsinger, Managing Partner with PA Consulting Group, has experience in the electric utility industry spanning over 20 years. He has engaged with major merchant sector utilities to include restructuring, financing and evaluation of generation, distribution and transmission properties, and the development of critical commercial strategies for growth and development.
In addition to the interim Calpine role, Mr. Filsinger will retain his current responsibilities as a member of PA's Management Group and as the Head of the Global Energy Practice.
Calpine Corporation is helping meet the needs of an economy that demands more and cleaner sources of electricity. Founded in 1984, Calpine is a major U.S. power company, capable of delivering more than 24,500 megawatts of clean, cost-effective, reliable and fuel-efficient electricity to customers and communities in 18 states in the U.S. The company owns, leases and operates low-carbon, natural gas-fired and renewable geothermal power plants. Using advanced technologies, Calpine generates electricity in a reliable and environmentally responsible manner for the customers and communities it serves. Please visit http://www.calpine.com/ for more information.
