Steve Klein General Manager Snohomish County PUD No. 1 PO Box 1107 Everett, WA 98206-1107 Phone: (425) 783-8473 Email: sjklein@snopud.com Website: www.snopud.com

Steve Klein was appointed General Manager of Snohomish County PUD on April 10, 2006. Before joining the PUD, he headed Tacoma Power. Mr. Klein is recognized for his expertise and vision with SmartGrid and the integration of advanced telecommunications technology with the electric delivery system. He is also a leader in the study and development of renewable energy, having been instrumental in the filing of the first permits for the study of tidal and geothermal power systems in the Puget Sound area. A regional industry leader, Mr. Klein is active on many industry boards and associations, often in a leadership capacity, including: American Public Power Association (APPA), Board of Directors, CEO Climate Task Force BPA Customer Collaborative Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Senior Member Large Public Power Council (LPPC) Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA) NW River Partners, Board of Directors Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee (PNUCC), Board of Directors Public Generating Pool (PGP), Administrative Committee Public Power Council (PPC), Executive Committee Snohomish County Economic Development Council, Executive Committee Snohomish County Green Ribbon Climate Task Force Western Energy Institute Board of Directors