Ameren Illinois adds to senior leadership team

    Ameren Illinois has announced three additions to its leadership team.    
    On June 1, Eric Kozak was promoted to vice president of Gas Operations.  Kozak is responsible for leading the company’s natural gas system modernization program and compliance requirements, overseeing operation of 18,200 miles of natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines and 12 underground natural gas storage fields.  Kozak joined Ameren in 1990 and was formerly senior director of Gas Operations.  He will report to Ron Pate, senior vice president, Operations and Technical Services.
    On July 1, Theresa Shaw joined Ameren Illinois as vice president of Regulatory Affairs and Financial Services.  Shaw was formerly vice president of Internal Audit for Ameren Corp. in St. Louis.  Shaw has been with the company since 2002.  She will report to Craig Nelson, senior vice president, Regulatory Affairs and Financial Services.
    On July 1, Jim Blessing was promoted to assistant vice president of Regulatory Policy and Rates. Blessing joined Ameren in 1994 and was formerly senior director, Energy Supply and Corporate Initiatives.  Blessing will report to Shaw.