WEC Energy Group established an Office of the Chair to provide senior leadership for the next chapter of the company's growth, development and service to customers. The following appointments to the Office of the Chair will be effective Feb. 1: Gale Klappa, currently Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will serve as Executive Chairman.

He has agreed to remain with the company for a period of three years. Kevin Fletcher, currently President of WEC Energy Group, will be promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer and will serve on the board of directors. Fletcher will continue to report to Klappa.

Scott Lauber, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be named Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Rick Kuester, will continue to serve as Senior Executive Vice President with broad responsibility for the company's capital investment plan, information technology and power generation.