Evergy Appoints Two Kansas Executives to Board

By Bobby Samwell • Tuesday, September 24 07:57 • Permanent Link

Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG) has announced the appointment of two new board members, Dean Newton and Jon Rolph, both Kansas business executives. Newton, the President and CEO of Delta Dental of Kansas, will join the board effective October 15, 2024, while Rolph, the CEO of Thrive Restaurant Group, will assume his position on January 1, 2025.

Newton, who also serves as the President and CEO of Surency, has been recognized for his leadership and innovation at Delta Dental of Kansas, which has been named the national company of the year for insurance. He brings extensive experience, having previously worked as an attorney at Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, LLP, and served as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives. Newton is also actively involved in various community organizations.

Rolph, on the other hand, has played a key role in guiding the growth of Thrive Restaurant Group, which operates over 190 restaurants in more than 15 states. His leadership positions within the company include restaurant-level Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Administration and Marketing.

David Campbell, Evergy’s Chairman, President, and CEO, expressed confidence in the appointments, emphasizing the valuable industry expertise and regional leadership that Newton and Rolph bring to the board.

These appointments come at a time of significant growth and change in the energy sector, and Evergy aims to leverage the expertise of Newton and Rolph as the company navigates this evolution. Newton will serve on the board’s operations committee, while Rolph will serve on the finance committee.

Evergy, Inc., which serves 1.7 million customers in Kansas and Missouri, places a strong emphasis on producing, transmitting, and delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. Approximately half of Evergy’s power currently comes from carbon-free sources, aligning with the company's commitment to creating more reliable energy with less impact on the environment.

The addition of Newton and Rolph to the board underscores Evergy’s dedication to incorporating regional expertise and perspectives into its leadership. The company looks forward to the valuable contributions of these new board members as it continues to pursue its mission of empowering a better future for its stakeholders. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares 0.6% to a price of $62.0. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 8-K report here.

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