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Black
Hills Announces the Appointment of Anthony S. Cleberg as CFA
07-22-2008
Black Hills Corp. announced today
the appointment of Anthony S. Cleberg as executive vice president and chief
financial officer effective July 16, 2008.
Cleberg is a former executive vice president and chief financial officer of two
publicly traded companies: Washington Group, International, a large engineering
and construction company involved in power plant construction and mining
operations, and Champion Enterprises, one of the largest builders of
factory-built housing. Before his CFO roles, Cleberg spent 15 years in various
senior financial positions with Honeywell and eight years in public accounting
at Deloitte & Touche. Since 2002, he has been an independent investor, developer
and consultant with companies in Colorado and Wyoming. In addition, Cleberg is
on the board of directors of CNA Surety, where he is the audit committee
chairman and a member of the compensation committee.
Cleberg grew up near Redfield, S.D., and graduated from the University of South
Dakota, where he now serves on the board of trustees. He also completed the
advanced management program at Harvard University and is a certified public
accountant and a certified management accountant.
David R. Emery, chairman, president and chief executive officer for Black Hills
Corp., said that Cleberg’s appointment completes the company’s nationwide search
for a CFO. “We are excited to have Tony Cleberg join the Black Hills Corporation
management team,” Emery said. “His broad financial and leadership experience
with several large companies aligns well with our company’s businesses and
strategic focus. In addition, Tony brings direct leadership experience in the
successful integration of large acquisitions. I look forward to working with
Tony as a key business partner to grow the company and to add shareholder
value.”
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