 |
|
Lonnie Bellar was named to his current position in 2007. He has more than 20 years experience in the electric and natural gas utility industry.
Bellar joined Kentucky Utilities in 1987 as an electrical engineer. He held several engineering roles in the transmission and generation areas leading up to his position managing the generation planning function. He was promoted to Director of Generation Services in 2000 and subsequently served as General Manager of the LG&E Cane Run and Ohio Falls power stations, Director of Financial Planning and Controlling, and Director of Transmission. In his current role, he has responsibility for developing and implementing the LG&E and KU companies' state regulatory strategy, directing the rates and regulatory function, and managing issues before the Kentucky Public Service Commission and the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
Bellar participated in a dual-degree program receiving a BS Degree in Engineering Arts from Georgetown College and a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky. He has completed various management and executive training courses sponsored by the E.ON Academy, including courses at Harvard University. He is a member of E.ON AG's inaugural Executive Pool, an international executive development program.
He has served as a co-chair of the Power of One fundraising campaign, which supports United Way, Crusade for Children and Fund for the Arts charities. He is currently serving on the Louisville Science Center Board and the University of Kentucky College of Engineering Advisory Board.