The SPP Board of Directors elected Mike Ross as senior vice president of government affairs and public relations and Malinda See as vice president of corporate services.

CEO Nick Brown said the two “bring unique perspectives and leadership experiences” to the RTO’s executive leadership.

Ross, a former six-term congressman who served on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, oversees the RTO’s external affairs, media relations and corporate communications. Ross (D-Ark.) was defeated by former Rep. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark.) in Arkansas’ gubernatorial race in November.

See, SPP’s longest serving employee, is responsible for human resources, payroll, facilities and administrative services.