Max Myers , Managing Director of Corporate Development and Finance, to assume Treasurer's role effective Jan. 2 OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Citing the need to spend more time caring for an elderly family member, Vice President and Treasurer Debbie Fleming today announced she will resign effective Jan. 1 from OGE Energy Corp. (NYSE: OGE). "I have enjoyed my time with OGE Energy and my role with the company," Fleming said. "But the time has come for me to focus more on my family's needs." Scott Forbes , OGE Energy controller and chief accounting officer who is serving as interim chief financial officer, thanked Fleming for her service to the company. "Debbie has been instrumental in solidifying our relationships with the banking community," Forbes said. "We wish her all the best in the future." Max Myers , Managing Director of Corporate Development and Finance, will assume the additional role of Treasurer, effective Jan. 2. Myers joined OGE Energy in 2005 as Manager of Corporate Development and was promoted to Manager of Corporate Strategic Planning and Development in 2005. He was named to his current position in May 2008. Prior to joining OGE Energy, he served as Director of Finance and Development for Topeka, Kansas-based Westar Energy. "We are fortunate to be in a position to expand Max's role in the organization," said Pete Delaney , OGE Energy chairman, president and CEO. "He has demonstrated the ability to provide strong leadership in finance and other key areas. Max's appointment will ensure a smooth transition and the continuation of positive lender relationships." OGE Energy is the parent company of OG&E, a regulated electric utility serving more than 765,000 customers in Oklahoma and western Arkansas, and of Enogex LLC, a midstream natural gas pipeline business with principal operations in Oklahoma. SOURCE OGE Energy Corp.
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