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# Tenaska

Driving innovation in an evolving industry

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- [Tenaska Gateway Generating Station Celebrates 25 Years of Operation in Rusk County](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaska-gateway-generating-station-celebrates-25-years-of-operation-in-rusk-county/) - LONG BRANCH, Texas, May 15, 2026 - Tenaska Gateway Generating Station (Tenaska Gateway) celebrated 25 years of safe and reliable operations on May 13, marking the anniversary with a luncheon at the plant that welcomed roughly 100 guests - employees and their families, community leaders, business partners, and state and federal representatives. Tenaska Gateway has
- [Tenaska Expands Focus on Tri-State Region with Proposed Ohio Power Plant](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaska-expands-focus-on-tri-state-region-with-proposed-ohio-power-plant/) - Investment in Jefferson County Builds on Plans for Carbon Capture and Storage Hub STEUBENVILLE, Ohio, May 7, 2026 – Tenaska is expanding its development work in the tri-state region, adding a natural gas-fueled power plant in Ohio to its plans for a carbon capture and storage (CCS) hub. The energy company’s development team has been promoting
- [Tenaska, TVA Sign on Battery Project Bringing Energy Security, Jobs and $300 Million Investment to East Tennessee](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaska-tva-sign-on-battery-project-bringing-energy-security-jobs-and-300-million-investment-to-east-tennessee/) - 225-MW Bobwhite Project Expected to Come Online in 2029 OMAHA, Neb., and KNOXVILLE, Tenn. April 21, 2026 – Bobwhite Energy Storage, an affiliate of independent energy company Tenaska, has signed a long-term energy storage agreement with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for a 225-megawatt/900-megawatt hour storage project in East Tennessee. The Bobwhite project, currently in advanced
- [New Plant Manager Hired For Tenaska Lindsay Hill Generating Station](https://www.tenaska.com/new-plant-manager-hired-for-tenaska-lindsay-hill-generating-station/) - David Wilroy Brings 14 Years of Experience at Tenaska Power Plants BILLINGSLEY, Alabama – October 14, 2021 – Tenaska has hired David Wilroy to oversee operations at Tenaska Lindsay Hill Generating Station near Billingsley. Bringing 14 years of experience at Tenaska, Wilroy replaces plant manager Robert Threlkeld, who announced his retirement in June after nearly
- [Tenaska Lindsay Hill Generating Station Honored for Safety Record](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaska-lindsay-hill-generating-station-honored-for-safety-record-2/) - BILLINGSLEY, Alabama – October 21, 2021 – Employees at Tenaska Lindsay Hill Generating Station have been honored with three National Safety Council (NSC) awards for their 2020 safety performance: the Perfect Record; the Occupational Excellence Achievement; and the Safety Leadership (5 years or more) awards. “Safety is the No.1 priority at Tenaska Lindsay Hill and
- [Tenaska Frontier Generating Station Honored for Safety Record](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaska-frontier-generating-station-honored-for-safety-record/) - SHIRO, Texas – October 21, 2021 – Employees at Tenaska Frontier Generating Station have been honored with four National Safety Council (NSC) awards for their 2020 safety performance. The plant, located near Shiro, has had zero work-related injuries or illnesses resulting in time away from work (lost time) since the start of commercial operation in
- [Tenaska Westmoreland Generating Station Honored for Safety Record](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaska-westmoreland-generating-station-honored-for-safety-record-2/) - SMITHTON, Pennsylvania – October 21, 2021 – Employees at the Tenaska Westmoreland Generating Station have achieved two awards from the National Safety Council (NSC) for outstanding safety performance in 2020: the Perfect Record and the Occupational Excellence Achievement awards. “The safety of our facility is our top priority and ensures we maintain efficient and reliable
- [Tenaska Marketing Ventures Completes Renewal of Borrowing Base, Committed Credit Facility for up to $2 Billion](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaska-marketing-ventures-completes-renewal-of-borrowing-base-committed-credit-facility-for-up-to-2-billion/) - Natural Gas Marketer Announces New Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer OMAHA, Nebraska – March 22, 2022 – Tenaska Marketing Ventures (TMV), the natural gas marketing affiliate of Tenaska, one of the nation’s largest private, independent energy companies, announced today that it has completed the renewal and increase of its committed borrowing base facility that
- [New Plant Manager Hired for Tenaska Kiamichi Generating Station](https://www.tenaska.com/new-plant-manager-hired-for-tenaska-kiamichi-generating-station/) - Tom Hanes Brings more than 14 Years of Power Plant Operations Experience KIOWA, Oklahoma – July 11, 2022 – Tenaska has hired Tom Hanes to oversee operations at Tenaska Kiamichi Generating Station near Kiowa, Okla. Hanes replaces plant manager Frank Carelli, who is taking on a new role within Tenaska. Frank served as plant manager
- [Tenaska Founder & Chairman Howard Hawks Elects to Step Back from 35 Years of Executive Leadership of Tenaska and Will Serve as Chairman Emeritus](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaska-founder-chairman-howard-hawks-elects-to-step-back-from-35-years-of-executive-leadership-of-tenaska-and-will-serve-as-chairman-emeritus/) - CEO Jerry Crouse to Become Tenaska Board Chairman; Chris Leitner, President of Tenaska Strategic Development & Acquisitions to be Next President and CEO OMAHA, Nebraska – August 8, 2022 – Howard Hawks, Co-founder and Chairman of Tenaska Energy, Inc., and affiliated entities (Tenaska), one of the nation’s largest and most successful independent energy companies, has
- [Tenaska Gateway Honored for Safety Record](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaska-gateway-honored-for-safety-record/) - MT. ENTERPRISE, Texas – September 20, 2022 – Employees at the Tenaska Gateway Generating Station have been honored with two awards from the National Safety Council (NSC) for outstanding safety performance in 2021: the Perfect Record and the Occupational Excellence Achievement awards. “Safety is our No. 1 priority in operating an efficient and reliable facility,”
- [Tenaska Georgia Partners Honored for Safety Record](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaska-georgia-partners-honored-for-safety-record/) - FRANKLIN, Georgia – September 20, 2022 – Employees at the Tenaska Georgia Generating Station have achieved two awards from the National Safety Council (NSC) for outstanding safety performance in 2021: the Perfect Record and the Occupational Excellence Achievement awards. “Our employees take safety seriously,” said Plant Manager Donnie Scott. “They demonstrate teamwork and innovation as
- [Tenaska Lindsay Hill Generating Station Honored for Safety Record](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaska-lindsay-hill-generating-station-honored-for-safety-record-3/) - BILLINGSLEY, Alabama – September 20, 2022 – Employees at Tenaska Lindsay Hill Generating Station have been honored with three National Safety Council (NSC) awards for their 2021 safety performance: the Perfect Record; the Occupational Excellence Achievement; and the Safety Leadership awards. “Our employees take safety seriously,” said Plant Manager David Wilroy. “They demonstrate teamwork and
- [Tenaska Westmoreland Generating Station Honored for Safety Record](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaska-westmoreland-generating-station-honored-for-safety-record-3/) - SMITHTON, Pennsylvania – September 20, 2022 – Employees at the Tenaska Westmoreland Generating Station have been honored with two awards from the National Safety Council (NSC) for outstanding safety performance in 2021: the Perfect Record and the Occupational Excellence Achievement awards. “Our employees continue to develop innovative programs and training to enhance safety in the
- [Berkshire Power Honored for Safety Record](https://www.tenaska.com/berkshire-power-honored-for-safety-record/) - AGAWAM, Massachusetts – September 20, 2022 – Employees at Berkshire Power Company, LLC have earned two awards from the National Safety Council (NSC) for outstanding safety performance in 2021: the Perfect Record and the Occupational Excellence Achievement awards. “Our employees take pride in maintaining a safe work environment,” said Plant Manager Robert Bell. “Their focus
- [Tenaska Frontier Generating Station  Honored for Safety Record](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaska-frontier-generating-station-honored-for-safety-record-2/) - SHIRO, Texas – September 20, 2022 – Employees at Tenaska Frontier Generating Station have been honored with four National Safety Council (NSC) awards for their 2021 safety performance. The plant, located near Shiro, has had zero work-related injuries or illnesses resulting in time away from work (lost-time) since the start of commercial operation in 2000.
- [Q CELLS Reaches Completion of its 168 MWp Fannin County, Texas Project](https://www.tenaska.com/q-cells-reaches-completion-of-168-its-mwp-fannin-county-texas-project/) - IRVINE, California (PRWEB) – September 29, 2021 – Q CELLS USA Corp. announced last week that operations have commenced at its Coniglio Solar Project, located in Fannin County, Texas and interconnecting in the North ERCOT load zone. Tenaska led the tax equity investment for the project and Tenaska’s power marketing affiliate, Tenaska Power Services Co., will serve
- [Tenaska Announces Business Unit and Leadership Changes](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaska-announces-business-unit-and-leadership-changes/) - Ben Hochstein to Lead Newly Formed Tenaska Generation; Joel Link to Lead Tenaska Development OMAHA, Nebraska – November 1, 2022 – On Tuesday, Tenaska announced business unit changes and the appointment of two business unit leaders. This follows a recent announcement that effective January 1, 2023, current Chairman Howard Hawks, who has held the Chairman
- [Omaha Performing Arts Announces Naming of the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement](https://www.tenaska.com/omaha-performing-arts-announces-naming-of-the-tenaska-center-for-arts-engagement/) - Downloadable assets here OMAHA, Nebraska – September 7, 2023 – Omaha Performing Arts (O-pa) has announced that the newest addition to its downtown campus will be named the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement in recognition of a principal gift from Tenaska, a leading U.S. company with business operations across the energy value chain. “We are
- [Tenaska Frontier Generating Station Celebrates 25 Years of Operation in Grimes County](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaska-frontier-generating-station-celebrates-25-years-of-operation-in-grimes-county/) - SHIRO, TEXAS (Oct. 20, 2025) – Tenaska Frontier Generating Station (Tenaska Frontier), located near Shiro in Grimes County, recently celebrated 25 years of safe and reliable operations. Built in 2000, the natural gas-fueled facility has played a vital role in powering homes and businesses across the state. To commemorate the anniversary, Tenaska Frontier hosted a
- [JERA Americas, Tenaska, and Tyr Jointly Announce Share Transfer in U.S. Power Generation Projects](https://www.tenaska.com/jera-americas-tenaska-and-tyr-jointly-announce-share-transfer-in-u-s-power-generation-projects/) - Transaction Expands Tenaska and Tyr Relationship and Strengthens Asset Value Across PJM, SPP and ERCOT OMAHA (Sept. 19, 2025) – JERA Americas, Tenaska and Tyr Energy today jointly announced the completion of the share transfer of JERA Americas’ equity interests in three gas-fueled power plants to Tenaska and Tyr. The transaction closed Monday, Sept. 15.
- [Tenaska Westmoreland Generating Station Earns Nation’s Top Safety Award](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaska-westmoreland-generating-station-earns-nations-top-safety-award/) - SMITHTON, Pa., May 22, 2025 – Today, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) formally honored Tenaska Westmoreland Generating Station (Tenaska Westmoreland) in Smithton, Pennsylvania, as a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star worksite. “The significance of this recognition cannot be overstated,” said Chris Leitner, President and CEO of Tenaska. “It is a testament to
- [Svante and Tenaska Forge Collaboration to Deliver Fully Integrated Carbon Capture and Storage Solutions](https://www.tenaska.com/svante-and-tenaska-forge-collaboration-to-deliver-fully-integrated-carbon-capture-and-storage-solutions/) - VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA and OMAHA, NEBRASKA – Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante), a leading innovator in carbon capture and removal technology, and Tenaska, a prominent CO2 transportation and sequestration service provider, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on delivering cost-effective, integrated solutions for industrial carbon capture and storage (CCS). This collaboration represents a
- [Omaha’s Howard L. Hawks leaves legacies in higher education, business and philanthropy](https://www.tenaska.com/omahas-howard-l-hawks-leaves-legacies-in-higher-education-business-and-philanthropy/) - By Kevin Cole – World-Herald staff writer Howard L. Hawks, philanthropist and business leader, died Friday at his Omaha home at age 89, leaving legacies in higher education, ethics and industry. Hawks co-founded Tenaska Inc, in 1987, a leading energy company consistently ranked among Forbes’ List of America’s largest private companies. The Hawks family said
- [Tenaska’s Longleaf CCS Hub to Bring Economic Benefits to South Alabama](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaskas-longleaf-ccs-hub-to-bring-economic-benefits-to-south-alabama/) - MOBILE, Alabama – September 30, 2024 – The Longleaf CCS Hub, under development by U.S. energy company Tenaska in Mobile County, will provide a significant economic benefit for Mobile and South Alabama. Today, Tenaska shared the results of an economic impact study conducted by the University of South Alabama Center for Business Analytics, Real Estate
- [Sol Systems Expands Midwest Presence with Acquisition of 2 GW of Clean Energy Projects](https://www.tenaska.com/sol-systems-expands-midwest-presence-with-acquisition-of-2-gw-of-clean-energy-projects/) - Expansion of Sol-Tenaska Relationship Advances Large-Scale Infrastructure + Impact Approach Across Three States WASHINGTON, D.C., (September 5, 2024) – Sol Systems has expanded its clean energy portfolio by acquiring over 2 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale hybrid solar and storage projects across the Midwest. This strategic collaboration with Tenaska, the Omaha-based energy company, solidifies Sol’s commitment
- [Tenaska Recognized as a US Best Managed Company](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaska-recognized-as-a-us-best-managed-company-2/) - OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 27, 2024 — Tenaska is proud to be recognized as a 2024 U.S. Best Managed company. The award, sponsored by Deloitte* Private and The Wall Street Journal, recognizes the achievements of U.S. private companies and the successes of their management teams. “It’s an honor to receive this recognition for a second time
- [Nobles 2 Wind Farm Announces College Scholarship Program](https://www.tenaska.com/nobles-2-wind-farm-announces-college-scholarship-program/) - Scholarships, Along with Community Fund, Add to Local Benefits of Project WILMONT, Minnesota – August 25, 2021 – Nobles 2 Power Partners, LLC, owner of the Nobles 2 wind farm, a 250-megawatt (MW) facility in southwest Minnesota, is pleased to announce a new college scholarship program for students graduating from Adrian, Fulda and Worthington high
- [Fred Hunzeker Retires as TMG CEO, Remains Board Member](https://www.tenaska.com/fred-hunzeker-retires-as-tmg-ceo-remains-board-member/) - OMAHA, Nebraska – October 6, 2021 – Fred Hunzeker retired from his role as chief executive officer (CEO) of Tenaska Marketing Group (TMG) on Oct. 1, 2021. As CEO of TMG, Fred provided oversight to Tenaska's energy marketing companies. He will remain an active member of Tenaska’s Board of Stakeholders and will continue as a
- [New Utility-scale Battery Storage Facility Planned for City of Grand Terrace](https://www.tenaska.com/new-utility-scale-battery-storage-facility-planned-for-city-of-grand-terrace/) - SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, California – October 14, 2021 – As California seeks to reduce its dependency on fossil fuels and integrate new sources of renewable energy, San Bernadino County may soon be home to a new battery storage facility. A 200-megawatt (MW)/800 megawatt-hour (MWh) project named Condor is being developed by Tenaska in collaboration with
- [New Utility-scale Battery Storage Facility Planned for San Diego](https://www.tenaska.com/new-utility-scale-battery-storage-facility-planned-for-san-diego/) - SAN DIEGO, California – October 20, 2021 – As California’s energy grid continues to be tested amid rolling brownouts, the San Diego area will soon gain capacity support from a new battery storage facility. The 200-megawatt (MW)/400 megawatt-hour (MWh) project named Peregrine is being developed by Tenaska in collaboration with Arevon and will use Tesla
- [Sol Systems Acquires 540 MW Illinois Solar Portfolio From Arevon Energy](https://www.tenaska.com/sol-systems-acquires-540-mw-illinois-solar-portfolio-from-arevon-energy/) - Washington, D.C. – Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Today, Washington, DC.-based Sol Systems, LLC, announced the acquisition of a 540-megawatt (MW) solar development portfolio in southeast Illinois from Arevon Energy. The portfolio is one of a number of acquisitions Sol Systems is making to scale its Impact + Infrastructure platform across the US. The
- [New Utility-Scale Battery Storage Facility Planned for San Diego County](https://www.tenaska.com/new-utility-scale-battery-storage-facility-planned-for-san-diego-county/) - SAN DIEGO, California – February 10, 2022 – As California’s energy grid continues to be tested by extreme weather and tight energy supplies, the state will gain reliability from a new battery storage facility in San Diego County. The 300-megawatt (MW) project named Nighthawk is being developed by Tenaska in collaboration with Arevon and will
- [Solar Developer Hires Community Rep, Opens Local Office in Tilden](https://www.tenaska.com/solar-developer-hires-community-rep-opens-local-office-in-tilden/) - TILDEN, Illinois – February 22, 2022 – Sol Systems, LLC and Tenaska are developing a 150-megawatt solar project near Tilden in Randolph County that is anticipated to bring substantial economic benefits to the community. To ensure the public has access to information about the Tilden Solar Project, local resident Stephanie Martin has been hired as
- [Tenaska Marketing Ventures Announces Strategic Succession Planning](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaska-marketing-ventures-announces-strategic-succession-planning/) - Welcomes New Leadership as Experienced Executive Prepares for Retirement OMAHA, Nebraska – March 28, 2024 – Tenaska Chief Executive Officer Chris Leitner today announced the promotion of Tim Kudron to president of Tenaska Marketing Ventures (TMV), a Tenaska affiliate and leading North American natural gas marketer. Kudron, a 28-year employee of Tenaska, board member and
- [Proposed Swallowtail Solar Farm Would Create Largest Pollinator Garden in Bartholomew County](https://www.tenaska.com/proposed-swallowtail-solar-farm-pollinator-garden/) - Proposed Swallowtail Solar Farm Would Create Largest Pollinator Garden in Bartholomew County Columbus, Indiana – June 21, 2022 – A proposed solar farm being developed in northeast Bartholomew County would create the largest pollinator garden in the county, developers announced today. The 200-megawatt solar project will be named Swallowtail Solar Farm and will include up to
- [Study Finds Swallowtail Solar Farm Would Create 340 Jobs During Construction, Add $38 Million to Bartholomew County Economy](https://www.tenaska.com/study-finds-swallowtail-solar-farm-would-create-340-jobs-during-construction-add-38-million-to-bartholomew-county-economy/) - July 12, 2022 – An economic analysis of the proposed Swallowtail Solar Farm found that the 200-MW solar project would create 340 jobs during construction and add $38 million to Bartholomew County’s economy. The analysis was performed by Gnarly Tree Sustainability Institute, which is led by Dr. Kenneth Richards, a professor at Indiana University’s
- [Cordelio Power Enters Joint Development Agreement with Tenaska](https://www.tenaska.com/cordelio-power-enters-joint-development-agreement-with-tenaska/) - Toronto, Ontario and Omaha, Nebraska – August 30, 2022 – Cordelio Power and Tenaska are pleased to announce a joint development agreement to originate new wind projects in select power markets in the United States. Under the five-year agreement, Tenaska will originate and develop new wind energy projects exclusively for Cordelio, with a focus on power
- [Chris Leitner Leads Tenaska as New Chief Executive Officer Brings Decades of Energy Industry Experience to Role](https://www.tenaska.com/chris-leitner-leads-tenaska-as-new-chief-executive-officer-brings-decades-of-energy-industry-experience-to-role/) - OMAHA, Nebraska – January 11, 2023 – Leading independent energy company Tenaska has named Chris Leitner to lead the company as Chief Executive Officer. Jerry Crouse, who has served in that position since July 2010, is the company’s new Board Chairman. “Chris has proven to be a smart and strategic leader over the 20 years
- [Tenaska Marketing Ventures Announces Organizational Changes, Positioned For Ongoing Growth](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaska-marketing-ventures-announces-organizational-changes-positioned-for-ongoing-growth/) - Natural Gas Marketer Appoints Executive Vice Presidents of Origination and Trading OMAHA, Nebraska – March 30, 2023 – Mark Whitt, President of Tenaska Marketing Ventures (TMV), the natural gas marketing affiliate of energy company Tenaska, today announced organizational changes designed to further enhance TMV’s customer-centric culture and reputation as a top marketer in the natural
- [Olympus Energy and Tenaska Marketing Ventures to Market and Deliver Responsibly Sourced Natural Gas](https://www.tenaska.com/olympus-energy-and-tenaska-marketing-ventures-to-market-and-deliver-responsibly-sourced-natural-gas/) - CANONSBURG, Pennsylvania – July 18, 2023 – Olympus Energy LLC, (“Olympus Energy”) is pleased to announce the execution of an agreement with Tenaska Marketing Ventures (TMV) for the sale of the company’s certified responsibly sourced gas (RSG) produced in the Appalachian Basin. This significant, long-term transaction involves the transfer of Digital Natural Gas® certificates through
- [Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Tenaska to develop green hydrogen projects in the U.S.](https://www.tenaska.com/copenhagen-infrastructure-partners-and-tenaska-to-develop-green-hydrogen-projects-in-the-u-s/) - Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Energy Transition Fund I (CI ETF I), the largest dedicated clean hydrogen fund globally, and Tenaska further strengthen their relationship by entering into an agreement to ramp up development of gigawatt-scale green hydrogen projects in the U.S. NEW YORK, New York, OMAHA, Nebraska and COPENHAGEN, Denmark – October 26,
- [Tenaska Acquires Natural Gas Generation Facilities](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaska-acquires-natural-gas-generation-facilities/) - OMAHA, Nebraska – February 8, 2024 – An affiliate of Tenaska has acquired six 21-megawatt natural gas generation facilities in Northeast Pennsylvania from IMG Energy Solutions. The acquisition comes at a time when PJM, the regional transmission organization responsible for coordinating the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of 13 states and the
- [Tenaska's Longleaf CCS Hub to Support Carbon Reduction in South Alabama](https://www.tenaska.com/tenaskas-longleaf-ccs-hub-to-support-carbon-reduction-in-south-alabama/) - MOBILE, Alabama – March 22, 2024 – Tenaska, a private U.S. energy company with over 35 years of experience, today officially announced the Longleaf CCS Hub, a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project planned for Mobile County. The facility will provide an innovative business solution to assist manufacturers, power plants, industrial processors and other industries

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.tenaska.com/) - Tenaska’s operations span the energy value chain to facilitate solutions for natural gas marketing, power marketing, generation and development.
- [News](https://www.tenaska.com/news/) - Explore Tenaska’s latest news, updates and resources.
- [Natural gas marketing](https://www.tenaska.com/our-expertise/natural-gas-marketing/) - A leading physical natural gas marketer in the United States, Tenaska Marketing Ventures (TMV) ensures dependable and flexible natural gas delivery.
- [Generation](https://www.tenaska.com/our-expertise/generation/) - Encompassing natural gas, wind and solar, Tenaska Generation’s assets are high-performing, efficient, reliable and exceed safety standards.
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- [Our financial strength](https://www.tenaska.com/who-we-are/our-financial-strength/) - Tenaska maintains a disciplined, diversified approach to capital deployment across the energy value chain in power generation, renewables and more.
- [Our leadership](https://www.tenaska.com/who-we-are/our-leadership/) - Tenaska’s leaders combine vision, experience and integrity to achieve new levels of success for our customers, stakeholders and communities.
- [Scholarships](https://www.tenaska.com/who-we-are/scholarships/) - Tenaska provides scholarships to high school seniors in communities we serve, helping the next generation reach their academic goals.
- [Who we are](https://www.tenaska.com/who-we-are/) - As an industry leader, Tenaska provides outstanding customer service and value in operating energy assets and marketing natural gas and electricity.
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- [Development](https://www.tenaska.com/our-expertise/development/) - Tenaska Development draws on a strong record in development, acquisitions and asset management to optimize the value of energy assets.
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## Leadership

- [Joel M. Link](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/joel-link/) - Joel Link is the President of Tenaska Development and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Tenaska’s conventional and renewable energy project development and commercialization. This includes direct management of the Engineering and Construction team. His leadership extends across a diverse range of technologies and project types, encompassing carbon capture and sequestration, natural gas-fueled generation,
- [Greg Van Dyke](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/greg-van-dyke/) - Greg Van Dyke is the Chief Financial Officer for Tenaska and is responsible for financial management, risk assessment and planning for all the Tenaska companies, as well as the projects and partnerships in which Tenaska is involved. He is also responsible for Tenaska’s corporate and project financing, insurance and treasury functions. He participates in strategic
- [Thomas Hendricks](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/thomas-hendricks/) - Thomas Hendricks is the Executive Vice President and Co-Founder of Tenaska and serves as a member of Tenaska’s Executive Leadership Board. With extensive experience in developing major generation and energy-related projects for electric and natural gas companies, Mr. Hendricks has broad knowledge of the electric power industry including the areas of technical assessment, conceptual plant
- [Jerry Crouse](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/jerry-crouse/) - Jerry Crouse is Chairman of the Board of Tenaska and is a member of the Executive Leadership Board. Before assuming his current role in 2023, Mr. Crouse served as President and CEO of the company since 2010. Prior to his role as CEO, Crouse served as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Controller. His leadership has
- [Christopher Leitner](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/christopher-leitner/) - Christopher Leitner is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Tenaska, one of the premier, private, independent energy companies in the U.S. Tenaska provides services and expertise in natural gas and electric power marketing, energy management, project development and construction, and the operations and management of power generation facilities. He is also a member of
- [Drew Fossum](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/drew-fossum/) - Drew Fossum is the Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Tenaska and its affiliates and is responsible for assuring that Tenaska’s businesses fully comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. He also manages the company’s involvement in litigated proceedings and is responsible for structuring and negotiating significant transactions. He is a member of
- [Ben Hochstein](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/ben-hochstein/) - Ben Hochstein is the President of Tenaska Generation and oversees the Tenaska-owned generation fleet, which consists of 12 natural gas facilities, two wind farms and two solar plants generating a combined 6,622 megawatts (MW) of power. He is a member of Tenaska’s Executive Leadership Board and serves on management committees for various Tenaska business units.
- [Dave Kirkwood](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/dave-kirkwood/) - Dave Kirkwood is the Senior Vice President and Head of Capital Deployment and Finance for Tenaska and oversees the origination, evaluation, analysis, negotiation and execution of opportunities to deploy Tenaska’s capital through acquisitions and investments. He maintains and fosters banking, investment banking and prospective investor relationships, and coordinates the sourcing, syndication and execution of capital-raising
- [Tim Kudron](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/tim-kudron/) - Tim Kudron is the President of Tenaska Marketing Ventures (TMV), one of the largest natural gas marketers in North America, where he is responsible for all company activities for TMV, Tenaska Marketing Canada and Tenaska Gas Storage (collectively TMV). Mr. Kudron is also a member of Tenaska’s Executive Leadership Board and serves on management committees
- [Ronald Quinn](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/ronald-quinn/) - Ronald Quinn is the Executive Vice President of Tenaska. He is a member of Tenaska’s Board of Directors and the Executive Leadership Board, and he serves as Corporate Secretary. He is involved in corporate planning and strategy, entity and investment management activities, government relations and corporate management. Mr. Quinn has been with Tenaska since 1988
- [Kevin Smith](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/kevin-smith/) - Kevin Smith is President of Tenaska Power Services Co. (TPS) and is responsible for the strategic direction and management of Tenaska’s third-party energy management, power trading and environmental products trading activities. He is a member of Tenaska’s Executive Leadership Board and serves on management committees for various Tenaska business units. Before assuming his current role
- [Sheila Trueblood](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/sheila-trueblood/) - Sheila Trueblood is the Senior Vice President and Treasurer for Tenaska and its affiliated companies and is responsible for the accounting, financial reporting, treasury management, corporate operations and back-office functions for Tenaska. She is a member of Tenaska’s Executive Leadership Board. Before assuming her current role in 2021, Ms. Trueblood served as the Vice President
- [Justin Vala, P.E.](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/justin-vala/) - Justin Vala, P.E., is the Executive Vice President of Engineering and Construction for Tenaska Development. He leads the team responsible for all technical aspects of new energy project origination and development, including power grid transmission analysis and interconnection, project siting and surveys, environmental permitting, engineering design, technology evaluation and selection, preparation of cost and performance estimates,
- [Mark Whitt](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/mark-whitt/) - Mark Whitt is Executive Advisor for Tenaska. He is a member of Tenaska’s Executive Leadership Board and the Management Committee for Tenaska Marketing Group. Before assuming his current role in 2024, Mr. Whitt served as the President of Tenaska Marketing Ventures (TMV), one of the largest natural gas marketers in North America, where he had
- [Rhonda Hawks](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/rhonda-hawks/)
- [Fred Hunzeker](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/fred-hunzeker/)
- [Mike Lebens](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/mike-lebens/)
- [Paul Smith](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/paul-smith/)
- [Jeremy Reinoehl](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/jeremy-reinoehl/) - Jeremy Reinoehl is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Tenaska, where he leads Enterprise Technology, including cybersecurity, infrastructure, software engineering, artificial intelligence and data initiatives. He focuses on leveraging technology and data to drive competitive advantage, operational reliability and scalable business growth. Since 2006, Mr. Reinoehl has held progressive roles across Tenaska, including software development,
- [James Saroka](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/james-saroka/) - James Saroka, SPHR, CCP, is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources Capability for Tenaska and is responsible for developing and executing our people strategies that advance Tenaska’s vision, mission, core values and success. Mr. Saroka joined Tenaska in 2025 and has over 25 years of HR leadership experience, including total rewards, talent strategy and
- [Howard L. Hawks](https://www.tenaska.com/leadership/howard-hawks/) - Howard L. Hawks is Chairman Emeritus and Co-Founder of Tenaska, one of the largest independent energy companies in the U.S. Tenaska is known for its commitment to the development, ownership and operation of dependable, cost-efficient and environmentally responsible power generation plants. The company’s multifaceted portfolio includes expertise in natural gas and electric power marketing, fuel

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