FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 12, 2004
CONTACT: Jennifer Neville, 720-962-7054, neville@wapa.gov

WESTERN RECOGNIZES AHWATUKEE RESIDENT FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE

LAKEWOOD, Colo.—Ahwatukee resident Ron Moulton will receive Western Area Power Administration’s highest honor at a ceremony July 13 at Western’s Desert Southwest Regional Office in Phoenix, Ariz. Western’s Administrator Mike Hacskaylo will present Moulton with Western’s Exceptional Service Award during the ceremony.

“I congratulate Ron Moulton for making outstanding daily contributions to Western. Ron exemplifies our values by serving his customers and peers with great dedication. His skills, initiative and commitment help to make Western a premier power marketing and transmission organization,” Hacskaylo said.

Moulton’s keen sense of humor has served him and his co-workers well. His ability to maintain a positive attitude, even through tedious restructuring-related industry discussions and activities, is a welcome relief for his colleagues.

As a Restructuring Program Manager, Moulton receives Western’s highest award for exceptional service representing Western and its interests. Since he began his Federal career at Western 15 years ago, he is widely recognized by people within and outside of the agency as an expert in transmission management and operations. His outstanding leadership skills prepare Western as a whole for upcoming industry restructuring efforts.

Moulton spends his free time with his wife Linda and son Ethan.

Western Exceptional Award recipients:

• Are recognized as experts in their fields
• Consistently go above and beyond what is normally expected on a long-term basis
• Perform additional assignments, such as dedicated participation on committees or task forces
• Involve themselves in outside activities that reflect favorably on Western
• Help accomplish the goals of Western’s Strategic Plan

Western Area Power Administration annually markets and transmits more than 10,000 megawatts of power from hydroelectric powerplants owned and operated by the Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 15 western and central states. It is part of the Department of Energy.

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