The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today announced the appointment of Denise Bode as its new CEO, effective January 2, 2009.Bode will succeed Randall S. Swisher, who is retiring after a 19-year stint with AWEA.
Bode, who is currently CEO of the American Clean Skies Foundation, is a nationally recognized energy policy expert and served for nine years on the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
Her experience in the energy field is extensive and includes seven years as President of the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) and nine years on the staff of then--U.S. Senator David Boren (D-OK) as his legal counsel, focusing on the areas of energy and taxation.
"Denise Bode is an extremely dynamic and well-respected leader on energy issues in Washington, D.C.," said Swisher, "and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to AWEA. We are very fortunate to have such a talented and able individual available to lead the Association at a time when renewable energy stands on the threshold of dramatically expanding its contribution to America's energy supply."
"We were very lucky to have Denise's leadership to get ACSF established as a real player in the debate on energy and the environment," said Aubrey K McClendon, Chairman and Founder of the American Clean Skies Foundation.
"I am thrilled by my new opportunity of working with the AWEA team to grow wind power in the U.S.," Bode said. "I am particularly proud of the role I played as Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner to bring commercial wind power to Oklahoma."
AWEA is the national trade association of America's wind industry, with more than 1,600 member companies, including global leaders in wind power and energy development, wind turbine manufacturing, component and service suppliers, and the world's largest wind power trade show.
AWEA is the voice of wind energy in the U.S., promoting renewable energy to power a cleaner, stronger America. More information on wind energy is available at the AWEA Web site: www.awea.org
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