Xcel Energy appoints David Eves as Executive VP, group president of Utilities

Xcel Energy appointed David Eves as the executive Vice President and group president of Utilities effective March 1. Eves will monitor the leadership of Xcel Energy’s operating companies, a responsibility held by Marvin McDaniel Jr. who previously announced his retirement. Eves currently serves as president of Xcel Energy – Colorado, and will continue in both roles at this time.

Ben Fowke, chairman, president and CEO of Xcel Energy said “He is an exceptional leader who will continue driving the company’s clean energy transition while keeping customer bills low.”

Eves has been president of Xcel Energy – Colorado since 2009.  Prior stints include president and CEO of Xcel Energy – Texas and New Mexico. He also served as vice president of Resource Planning and Acquisition for Xcel Energy with responsibilities including: long-term resource planning, wholesale power supply, transmission rights and gas transportation. Eves received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Kansas State University in 1981.