Lori Wright, Vice President and Controller, Great Plains Energy

Ms. Wright joined Great Plains Energy in 2001 and served as Assistant Controller until her appointment as the company's Controller in November 2002. Wright began her career with Continental National Bank of Illinois in Chicago. In 1986, she joined the utility industry while at Iowa Electric Light & Power Company, and then held several accounting positions at Central & South West, a utility holding company. Following Central & South West's merger with American Electric Power, Wright was appointed director of Accounting and Reporting at the new company.

She has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting and a master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Iowa.

Ms. Wright is a member of the board of directors, finance committee and treasurer for the American Red Cross, Kansas City Chapter. She is also a member of the Board of Directors for Harvesters.