Agriculture industry leader joins board of directors
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
James T. Prokopanko has been elected to Xcel Energy’s board of directors
effective immediately. He will serve on the board’s Audit and
Operations, Nuclear, Environmental and Safety committees.
Prokopanko most recently served as president and chief executive officer
of Mosaic Co. headquartered in Plymouth. He retired earlier this month
after nine years with the company and remains on Mosaic’s board.
A 35-year veteran of the agriculture industry, Prokopanko also held
leadership roles with Cargill Inc., including work in international
operations. Prokopanko currently serves on the board of directors for
Vulcan Materials Co.
He is active in the community, including serving as a trustee for
Minnesota Public Radio and on the board of overseers for the University
of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. Prokopanko received
bachelor’s degrees in science and commerce from the University of
Manitoba and a Master of Business Administration from the University of
Western Ontario.
“We are fortunate to have Jim join the board and we look forward to his
contributions,” said Ben Fowke, chairman, president and CEO of Xcel
Energy. “His leadership and financial experience, as well as his
experience in energy, regulatory and safety issues will serve Xcel
Energy well.”
Xcel Energy (NYSE:XEL) is a major U.S. electricity and natural gas
company with regulated operations in eight Western and Midwestern
states. Xcel Energy provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related
products and services to 3.5 million electricity customers and 1.9
million natural gas customers through its regulated operating companies.
The company’s headquarters are located in Minneapolis.
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