NW Natural Hires New CFO
NW Natural has hired Frank Burkhartsmeyer to serve as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective May 17, 2017.
Burkhartsmeyer comes to NW Natural from Avangrid Renewables where he served as president and CEO. Previously, he was senior vice president of Finance at Iberdrola Renewables US. He also held various director-level positions at ScottishPower and its subsidiaries.
“We are thrilled to have someone with Frank’s impressive experience on our officer team,” said David Anderson, NW Natural president and CEO. “Frank brings a unique combination of skills and perspective having led strategy, corporate financing and treasury for a variety of companies in the energy industry.”
Burkhartsmeyer will be responsible for overseeing the company’s treasury, accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis, investor relations, business development and supply chain activities.
Burkhartsmeyer has an MBA from the University of Oregon and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Montana. He has also served as director on the executive committee of the American Wind Energy Association Board.
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