CALGARY, June 7, 2018 /CNW/ - Roger Thomas, Chair of the Board of Directors of FortisAlberta, today advised that Karl Bomhof, President and Chief Executive Officer, has submitted his resignation to pursue other career opportunities effective June 15, 2018.

"We wish Karl all the best in his future endeavours and thank him for his contribution since joining the FortisAlberta team over a decade ago," said Roger Thomas.

David Hutchens, Executive Vice President, Western Utility Operations, Fortis Inc., will provide interim leadership to FortisAlberta through a transition period until a successor is appointed.

About FortisAlberta
As owner and operator of more than 60 per cent of Alberta's total electricity distribution network, FortisAlberta's focus is delivering safe and reliable electricity to more than half a million residential, farm and business customers. The Company serves more than 200 communities with 124,000 kilometres of distribution power lines across Alberta.

FortisAlberta is a wholly owned subisidiary of Fortis Inc, a leader in the North American regulated electricity and gas utility industry with total assets of approximately $48 billion.

SOURCE FORTISALBERTA INC