Fortis Announces Officer Changes Executive Vice President, Western Utility Operations Appointed Focus on Sustainability
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ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR--(Marketwired - Dec. 7, 2017) - Barry Perry, President and CEO of
Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) announced the appointment of David Hutchens as Executive Vice
President, Western Utility Operations, Fortis, effective January 1, 2018.
In this expanded role, David will continue as President and CEO of UNS Energy Corporation in Arizona while additionally
providing oversight to FortisBC and FortisAlberta operations. These utility operations are currently lead by Roger Dall'Antonia,
newly appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of FortisBC, and Karl Bomhof, President and Chief Executive Officer of
FortisAlberta, who was appointed earlier this year.
"David's career in the energy sector spans more than 20 years having held a variety of positions at our electric and gas
utilities in Arizona prior to becoming President and CEO in 2014," said Mr. Perry. "His depth of experience will help guide
Western Canadian operations and we congratulate David on this expanded role."
Mr. Perry also announced that Nora Duke assumes duties for matters related to sustainability and is immediately appointed
Executive Vice President, Sustainability and Chief Human Resource Officer. Ms. Duke was appointed Executive Vice President,
Corporate Services and Chief Human Resource Officer in 2015.
"Fortis is committed to its environment, social and governance responsibilities. I am pleased to have Nora focus on
enterprise-wide sustainability and stewardship priorities," said Mr. Perry.
Biographies
David G. Hutchens
Mr. Hutchens has been with UNS Energy for 22 years. He advanced through various management positions overseeing wholesale
energy trading and marketing, and energy efficiency and resource planning. Mr. Hutchens assumed the position of President
and CEO, UNS Energy in May 2014. He earned a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from
the University of Arizona and is a former nuclear submarine officer in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Hutchens joined the Board of
Directors of UNS Energy in December 2013, the FortisBC Board of Directors in January 2015, and the FortisAlberta Board of
Directors in July 2016. He is a member of the Edison Electric Institute's Board of Directors, the Western Energy Institute
Board of Directors and a number of other charity and civic organizations.
Nora M. Duke
Ms. Duke's career with the Fortis Group spans 30 years. She was previously President and Chief Executive Officer of Fortis
Properties; Vice President of Hospitality Services of Fortis Properties; and Vice President of Customer and Corporate Services of
Newfoundland Power. She earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and a Master of Business Administration from Memorial
University of Newfoundland. Ms. Duke serves on the Board of CH Energy and FortisAlberta, both Fortis utilities. She has
served on the Board of Newfoundland Power, a Fortis utility. Ms. Duke serves on the Boards of Slate Office REIT and Memorial
University of Newfoundland's Genesis Group.
About Fortis
Fortis is a leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry with total assets of approximately C$47
billion as of September 30, 2017. The Corporation's more than 8,000 employees serve utility customers in five Canadian provinces,
nine U.S. states and three Caribbean countries.
Fortis shares are listed on the TSX and NYSE and trade under the symbol FTS. Additional information can be accessed
at www.fortisinc.com, www.sedar.com, or www.sec.gov.