New Opportunities: Constellation Energy named Kevin W. Hadlock vice president, investor relations, and Robert L. Gould vice president, corporate communications. Subsidiary Constellation NewEnergy also appointed Emily Neill as business development manager. Prior to joining Constellation NewEnergy, Neill oversaw the recruitment and retention for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
Dynegy Inc. announced several organizational changes related to the company’s proposed combination with LS Power. Lynn A. Lednicky, currently executive vice president, strategic planning and corporate business development, was named executive vice president, commercial and development. Jason Hochberg, currently president of LS Power Group, will join Dynegy as executive vice president, strategic planning and corporate business development. Richard W. Eimer, senior vice president, operations, will maintain his responsibility for the operation of the company’s assets on a systemwide basis.
Robert W. Best, chairman, president, and CEO of Atmos Energy Corp., was elected chairman of the American Gas Foundation’s board of trustees for 2007. Best has been the chairman, president, and CEO of Dallas-based Atmos Energy Corp. since March 1997.