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5/6/2009

Citizens’ CEO Accepts Position at G&T

Ste. Genevieve, MO - Citizens Electric's CEO Anthony "Tony" Campbell will assume the position of president and chief executive officer (CEO) at East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) effective June 8, 2009. EKPC is a generation and transmission (G&T) cooperative located near Lexington, Kentucky.

Campbell became CEO of Citizens Electric Corporation in 2003 to manage the transition from purchasing power through long-term all-requirements contracts to investing in generation. He was instrumental in coordinating efforts to join Wabash Valley Power Association, CEC's current power supplier.

This position is a tremendous opportunity for Campbell, as EKPC serves 500,000 Kentucky homes, farms, businesses and industries across 87 counties. EKPC has many generation plants across its territory and more than 2,800 miles of transmission lines.

"For the past six years, I've had the pleasure of working with the some of the finest, hard-working people I've ever met," said Campbell. "CEC's Board of Directors and staff have faced many difficult challenges during my tenure, and they have met each one in a professional manner. First and foremost, they are sincere in their commitment to do the right thing for Citizens' members."

According to Board President Skip Lottes, the CEC Board of Directors has selected Van Robinson, the corporation's Chief Financial Officer, to serve as interim CEO until the position can be filled on a permanent basis.

"I want to assure our members that the Board will act quickly to replace Mr. Campbell," said Lottes. "We will conduct a national search in order to locate the best qualified person for this position. This will in no way compromise service reliability. The Board would like to congratulate Mr. Campbell on this career opportunity and thank him for his tremendous efforts over the past six years."

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