Press release: Governor Martz appoints John Hines as Montana Council Member
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Press release: Governor Martz appoints John Hines as Montana Council Member |
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| March 11, 2002 [This press release issued by Governor Martz' office] Helena, MT - Governor Judy Martz today announced that John Hines will serve as Montana's second representative to the Northwest Power Planning Council, filling the position vacated by Leo Giacometto, who resigned his position with the Council last week. Hines currently serves as the administrative officer for the Council. "We are glad to have John Hines join our team as a representative to the Northwest Power Planning Council. He has extensive experience working with diverse interest groups on energy and fish and wildlife issues, and has a strong background of work with groups like the Public Service Commission," said Governor Judy Martz. "Throughout his professional career, John has been instrumental in working on a broad array of electric issues, currently serving as the council's administrative officer. I have full confidence that, with his extensive expertise, John will hit the ground running." Hines is a native Montanan from Bozeman. He graduated from Bozeman High School in 1977, and graduated from the University of Montana - Missoula with a master's degree in economics in 1985 and a bachelor's in economics in 1982. Since his graduation, Hines has worked in various capacities with the Northwest Power Planning Council and private industry, including serving as an economist for the council (1988-1994), and serving as a financial consultant for the World Bank in 1987. Hines is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, and a member of the Governor's Low Income Advisory Group. Hines' salary will be $87,637. "I am honored to be chosen by Governor Martz to be a representative on the Northwest Power Planning Council," said Hines. "I am anxious to begin working in this capacity on behalf of the citizens of Montana and this Administration to help ensure that Montanans have fair, low-cost, and stable energy rates. I look forward to continuing the tradition that the Montana Council members have played in previous Council deliberations: one of leadership and prudence." Contact: |
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