Mr. Chesser, 58, is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer - Great Plains Energy and Chairman of the Board - Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L") (since October 2003). Previously he served as Chief Executive Officer of United Water (2002-2003); and President and Chief Executive Officer of GPU Energy (2000-2002). He also services on the board of UMB Financial Services Corporation. Mr. Chesser served as a member of the Executive Committee in 2006."
