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William J. Keese became an independent Calpine director in September 2005, and is the chair of the compensation committee and a member of the nominating and governance committee. Just before joining the board, Bill was Chairman of the California Energy Commission (CEC). During his eight-year tenure with the CEC, Bill was Chair of the National Association of State Energy Officials and the Western Interstate Energy Board. Prior to his distinguished career at the CEC, he served as a California public affairs advocate and consultant, representing energy and professional clients. He earned his juris doctorate at Loyola University, Los Angeles and is a member of the American and California Bar Associations. Bill is also California's representative to, and co-chair of, the Western Governors Association's Clean and Diversified Energy Advisory Committee. In addition, he sits on the board of the Alliance to Save Energy, where he co-chaired the Alliance's Vision 2010 effort, crafting a suite of federal energy policy options. | 