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ANAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES NAMES MARK WARD ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER – ELECTRIC SERVICES
ANAHEIM, CA (August 31, 2006) - Mark Ward has been named Anaheim Public Utilities’ assistant general manager for electric services. After a nationwide search, Ward was selected for the executive management position following the retirement of Ken Noller. He began his official duties on August 31.
For over 30 years, Ward has worked with Southern California electric utilities where he gained experience with utility operations, planning, contracts, regulatory affairs and administration. He has also been a long-standing proponent of community-owned power and strongly believes in a local utility’s ability to provide safe, reliable and cost-effective power that meets the needs and standards of the local community.
“With the addition of Mark Ward to our Anaheim team, the utility will continue its commitment to a strong safety record for our employees and the public it serves, unsurpassed electric service at prices less than those of the surrounding communities, and support of the city’s goals in environmental stewardship, redevelopment and community values,” said Marcie Edwards, Anaheim Public Utilities general manager.
Noller retired August 30 after seven years as assistant general manager of electric services. He also served as acting general manager for the last six months of 2004.
### ABOUT ANAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES For more than 100 years, Anaheim Public Utilities has served Anaheim water and electric customers with low rates and reliable service. Anaheim Public Utilities is Orange County's only publicly owned water and electric utility.
ABOUT ANAHEIM The City of Anaheim, founded in 1857, is one of the nations premier municipalities and is Californias 10th most populous city. Anaheim covers 50 square miles with more than 345,500 residents and more than 2,100 City employees. The municipal corporations annual budget is $1.3 billion. Anaheim supports a thriving business community with companies such as CKE Restaurants, Inc., L-3 Communications, Pacific Sunwear, and Disneyland Resort. Successful sports franchises call Anaheim home, including Angels Baseball, Anaheim Ducks, Anaheim Arsenal, and the 2008 Olympic Gold Medal winning USA Men's Volleyball team. Anaheim also boasts world-class meeting and entertainment venues with the Anaheim Convention Center, the largest on the west coast, Honda Center, The Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim GardenWalk, and Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Annually, Anaheim welcomes millions of visitors to the city, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net.
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