New Opportunities: Constellation Energy announced the promotion of Shameek Konar as senior v.p. for corporate strategy and development.
Pepco Holdings, Inc. promoted Kenneth J. Parker to v.p., public policy, and will be succeeded by Vincent Maione as region president, Atlantic City Electric. Karen Lefkowitz was appointed director, customer relations.
DPL appointed Joseph Mulpas v.p., controller and chief accounting officer. He was a partner in the energy utility practice at Deloitte & Touche.
Otter Tail Corp. hired Michael J. Olsen as v.p., corporate communications and public affairs, a new position.
Black Hills Corp. appointed Perry Krush to the position of v.p., supply chain, while the responsibilities of Jeff Berzina were expanded to v.p., corporate controller, to encompass accounting responsibilities previously managed by Krush.
Nicor promoted James Griffin to v.p. operations administration for Nicor Gas and Scott Lewis to v.p. governmental relations for Nicor Inc. and Nicor Gas.
Avista Corp. named Jason Thackston as v.p., finance, while retaining responsibilities in corporate development and investor relations. Ann Wilson, v.p., finance and treasurer, stepped down.