NYISO Names Kevin Lanahan Vice President for External Affairs

RENSSELAER, NY (10/29/2015)(readMedia)-- The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today named Kevin Lanahan as Vice President for External Affairs. He will lead the NYISO's regulatory affairs, government relations, stakeholder/member services, media relations and corporate communications activities.

"Kevin Lanahan is an experienced energy industry professional with a diverse background and outstanding knowledge of New York's electric system. He is superbly equipped to guide the NYISO's role as an authoritative source of information on key energy issues," said NYISO President and CEO Brad Jones.

Prior to joining the NYISO, Mr. Lanahan had served as Director of Government Relations for Con Edison since 2011. He was Vice President of State Government Affairs at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 2009 to 2011. He had previously served as Manager of State Government Relations at Con Edison from 2002 to 2009.

Formerly, he worked for National Grid and as a staff member for the Majority Leader of the New York State Assembly.

He earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Political Science from SUNY Oneonta and graduated from Con Edison's executive management program.

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