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Calpine Corporation Names Jim D. Deidiker Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
HOUSTON & SAN JOSE, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Calpine Corporation (NYSE:CPN) today announced that Jim D. Deidiker has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.
"With more than 30 years of financial, accounting and management experience, much of which has been in the energy industry, Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our company," said Zamir Rauf, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. "Jim has worked closely in the past with several of our senior executives, and I am confident that he will be a valuable and effective member of our management team."
Previously, Mr. Deidiker served as Vice President and Controller at Texas Genco. Prior to that, he was Managing Director and Vice President, Administration at AEP Energy Services, Inc., and also held accounting and financial positions at Basis Petroleum, Inc., Enron Corporation and UPG Falco, Inc. In addition, he worked as a research assistant and lecturer at Texas A&M University.
Mr. Deidiker earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Southwest Missouri State University and a master's degree in business administration-finance from the University of Houston. He also completed research and coursework toward a doctoral degree in accounting from Texas A&M University. He is a Certified Public Accountant in Texas and a Certified Management Accountant.
About Calpine
Calpine Corporation is helping meet the needs of an economy that demands more and cleaner sources of electricity. Founded in 1984, Calpine is a major U.S. power company, currently capable of delivering over 24,000 megawatts of clean, cost-effective, reliable and fuel-efficient electricity to customers and communities in 16 states in the United States and Canada. Calpine owns, leases, and operates low-carbon, natural gas-fueled, and renewable geothermal power plants. Using advanced technologies, Calpine generates electricity in a reliable and environmentally responsible manner for the customers and communities it serves. Please visit [ www.calpine.com ] for more information.
Forward-Looking Information
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