PG&E Adds Greg Pruett to Utility Officer Team, Names Kay Orange VP Environmental, Technical and Land Services

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 18  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The board of directors of Pacific Gas and Electric Company today elected Greg S. Pruett as senior vice president, Corporate Relations, of the utility, and also elected Kay Orange as vice president, Environmental, Technical, and Land Services. Pruett's responsibilities will continue to include his current role as senior vice president, Corporate Relations, of the utility's holding company, PG&E Corporation, a post he has held since November 2008.

"These new appointments continue to strengthen Pacific Gas and Electric Company's leadership team," said Peter A. Darbee, PG&E Corporation Chairman, CEO and President, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company President and CEO. "Their talents and contributions will help ensure that PG&E continues to be a leader in communications and environmental performance."

In his expanded role, Pruett will direct all branding and advertising efforts for both the Corporation and the utility, as well as lead and oversee all external and internal corporate communications activities for the enterprise. Pruett joined the holding company in March 2007 as vice president, Corporate Relations. He previously worked as the vice president of communications and marketing for the American Gas Association. Pruett has 27 years of experience and expertise in communications and public affairs, including senior leadership positions at Bechtel and PG&E. He has a B.A. in journalism from California State University Fresno. He reports to the Chairman, CEO and President.

Orange joined Pacific Gas and Electric Company as head of the company's Environmental, Technical and Land Services function in January 2009. She is responsible for managing the environmental services, environmental remediation, and technical and land services activities for the utility. Orange brings nearly three decades of environmental experience to PG&E, most recently at Seagate Technology, and previously, the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Booz Allen. She holds an M.S. in bio-engineering and a B.S. in biology, and has participated in the Stanford Graduate School of Management Executive Education program. She reports to Des Bell, senior vice president, Shared Services and Chief Procurement Officer.

Both appointments are effective March 1, 2009. 

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