Black Hills Energy is pleased to announce that after completing a thorough internal and external candidate search, Lynn Porter has been named Western Iowa External Affairs Manager based in Council Bluffs.
Porter's responsibilities will include communications, community relations and economic development to represent Black Hills Energy with external stakeholders, and build and maintain strong/collaborative relationships with Black Hills Energy's Iowa communities and customers.
"Porter's experience and proven work ethic will serve Black Hills Energy's customers and the community well," said Tracy Peterson, operating vice president of Iowa gas operations. "We're dedicated to providing safe, reliable service to our customers, and she is a great addition to those efforts."
Porter has worked for Black Hills Corporation, Black Hills Energy's parent company, since 2008. She previously worked for Lee Enterprises, publisher of the Northwest Indiana Times, Rapid City Journal and Siouxland Initiative.
Porter will office and reside in Council Bluffs.