Mark Ruelle rejoined Westar Energy in 2003 as executive vice president and chief financial officer. He served as president, Nevada Power Company, from 2001 to 2002, and senior vice president and chief financial officer from 1997 to 2001. During his previous tenure at Westar Energy, he held various financial, strategic planning and corporate development positions. He received his bachelor of arts degree in economics in 1983 and his master of arts degree in economics in 1986 from the University of North Dakota. |