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Allegheny Energy named Max Kuniansky director of investor relations. He previously held the position of vice president of investor relations for B/E Aerospace and investor relations specialist for FPG Group Inc.

Constellation NewEnergy named Carrie Cullen Hitt vice president of government and regulatory affairs, and Daniel J. Sullivan vice president of marketing. Hitt has been with Constellation NewEnergy for five years. Sullivan was most recently with Tractebel Energy Services. Also, Constellation Energy Source named John Schaffer general manager of the Nashville District Energy System (DES).

Xcel Energy named Teresa S. Madden vice president and controller. She previously worked for Xcel Energy Customer and Field Operations.

The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) appointed James Gallagher director of the New York State Department of Public Service's office of electricity and environment. He had been acting director there since February 2003. Shortly after Gallagher's appointment, New York PSC Chairman William M. Flynn appointed Robert H. Mayer director of the office of telecommunications. He also named Jaclyn Brilling secretary of the commission.

Black Hills Corp. named David R. Emery its president and CEO, moving him from the company's retail operations, where he had served as president and COO. The Black Hills board also elected Stephen D. Newlin to fill a board vacancy.