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Robert A. Mosbacher, Jr. Joins Calpine?s Board of Directors

^{Published on 2009-02-18 13:57:51, Last Modified on 2009-02-18 13:59:08 - Market Wire}
 

HOUSTON & SAN JOSE, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Calpine Corporation (NYSE:CPN) today announcedthe appointment of Robert A. Mosbacher, Jr. to the company's Board of Directors.

In 2005, President George W. Bush appointed Mr. Mosbacher as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), where he served until this January. OPIC is a self-sustaining U.S. government agency that helps small, medium and large American businesses expand into developing nations and emerging markets around the globe, providing political risk insurance and financing, and leveraging private capital through OPIC-supported funds.

"We are delighted to have someone of Rob Mosbacher's caliber join our Board of Directors," said William Patterson, Chairman of Calpine. "We are confident his participation will be valuable in helping to guide Calpine into the future."

From 1986 to 2005, Mr. Mosbacher served as President and CEO of Mosbacher Energy Company in Houston, an independent oil and gas exploration and production company. Mr. Mosbacher also was Vice Chairman of Mosbacher Power Group, an independent electric power developer, from 1995-2003. Prior to that, Mr. Mosbacher had a distinguished public service career that included serving as Chairman of the Board of the Texas Department of Human Services and as a staff member in the office of Senator Howard Baker of Tennessee. He also has served on the Board of Directors of Devon Energy and Texas Commerce Bank.

Mr. Mosbacher also has been active in the Houston community where he served as Chairman of the Board of the Greater Houston Partnership, the Methodist Hospital, the Salvation Army, Trust for an Early Education and the Greater Houston Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. He is founder and Co-Chairman of Rebuilding Together Houston, which helps repair homes for qualified low-income, elderly or disabled Houstonians. He also served on the boards of South Texas College of Law, the Society for the Performing Arts in Houston and as chairman of Preschool for All.

"Rob's achievements in business and public service, as well as his strong sense of community, will complement an already strong Board contingent," said Jack Fusco, President and Chief Executive and Board member.

Mr. Mosbacher earned a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University and a Juris Doctorate degree from Southern Methodist University.

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.

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