DTE Energy Technologies named G. Paul Horst company president. Horst was founder and first chief executive officer of Nematron Corp. He pioneered the use of industrial computers to provide operator-to-machine interfaces similar to ATM machines. Since 1995, Horst has served as a director of Interface Systems and a consultant to DTE Energy.
Randy Hardy, former CEO and administrator of Bonneville Power Administration, has formed the Hardy Energy Consulting firm. Hardy will work with the Washington, D.C. law firm of Van Ness, Feldman on client issues and projects related to restructuring of the electric utility industry.
Western Resources announced the retirement of Steven L. Kitchen, executive vice president and chief financial officer. William B. Moore, vice president electric distribution, will serve as acting executive vice president and CFO.
Reginald L. Carter was named senior vice president of operations at Columbia Gas of Ohio. Previously, Carter was executive vice president of North American compressor operations for AB Electrolux.
Atlanta Gas Light Co. has named Paula G. Rosput president and COO. Since 1997, Rosput has been president of Duke Energy Power Services.