William H. Downey
Director since 2003

Mr. Downey, 64, is President and Chief Operating Officer of Great Plains Energy (since October 2003), President (since October 2003) and Chief Operating Officer (since August 2008) of KCP&L, and President and Chief Operating Officer (since August 2008) of GMO. He served as Chief Executive Officer of KCP&L (2003-2008). Mr. Downey also serves on the boards of Enterprise Financial Services Corp., KCP&L, and GMO.