WHITEHORSE – The Yukon government has appointed Willard Phelps as the new chair of the Yukon Development Corp. Phelps is a long-time Yukoner with many years of experience in the field of energy.
“We were looking for the best person for the job and we’ve found him,” Archie Lang, the minister responsible for the Yukon Development Corp. said. “We are very lucky to have someone of Mr. Phelps’ expertise and knowledge as chair.”
Phelps is part of the family that started the Yukon Electrical Co. and has been involved in many aspects of the business. When he was leader of the Yukon government in the 1980s, he initiated the process to have the Northern Canada Power Commission’s Yukon assets transferred to the territory. Under the Ostashek government, Phelps was the minister responsible for the Yukon Development Corp. and Yukon Energy.
Phelps replaces David Morrison, who is now the president and CEO of Yukon Energy.
“I want to thank David Morrison for the tremendous work he did during his time as chair,” Lang said. “I look forward to continuing our good relationship in his role as President and CEO of Yukon Energy.”
Phelps has agreed to serve a one-year term, allowing the Yukon government time to search for someone to take on the job for a full term, which is normally three years.
As chair, Phelps will be responsible for working with the board of directors to oversee the operations of Yukon Development Corp. and its subsidiaries Yukon Energy and the Energy Solutions Centre.
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Contact:
Peter Carr
Cabinet Communications Advisor
(867) 667-8688
peter.carr@gov.yk.ca
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