Leadership Transitions on March 1, 2017

MGE Energy and Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) have announced, effective March 1, 2017:

Gary J. Wolter (left), MGE Energy Chairman, President and CEO, with incoming MGE President and CEO, Jeffrey M. Keebler.

Gary Wolter will retire as President and CEO of MGE Energy and MGE, its subsidiary. Wolter will continue as Chairman of the Board of both companies.
Jeffrey Keebler will assume the roles of President and CEO. Keebler also was appointed to the Boards of Directors of both companies.

The announcement reflects the Company’s succession planning and thoughtful transition in executive leadership. The Company remains committed to its mission as a community energy company.

Wolter took over as President and CEO of both MGE and MGE Energy in February 2000 and took over as Chair in February 2002. Upon his retirement, Wolter will be the longest serving Chair and CEO in Company history.

Keebler started with MGE in 1995. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has held various leadership positions at MGE in Energy Supply, Rates, Generation Planning, Information Technology, Customer Service and Human Resources. He is currently MGE’s Senior Vice President - Energy Supply and Planning.