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Tom Raga Joins DPL as Director of Government Relations

^{Published on 2010-12-13 11:35:14 - Market Wire}
 

DAYTON, Ohio--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--DPL Inc. (NYSE: DPL) announced today that Tom Raga has joined the company as director of government relations. In this role, he will be responsible for developing the companya™s position on state and federal programs and initiatives, as well as managing communications with governmental officials on key issues impacting the electric industry and the companya™s business activities and operations.

"With his legislative experience and relationship-building skills, Tom brings strong leadership and strategic expertise to the company"

Raga has extensive experience in government, having served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives where he was vice chairman of the House Finance and Appropriations Committee. Immediately prior to joining DPL, he was the vice president of advancement for Sinclair Community College.

aWith his legislative experience and relationship-building skills, Tom brings strong leadership and strategic expertise to the company,a said Paul Barbas, DPL president and chief executive officer.

Raga is a graduate of Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Business Management. He is involved in various community groups in Warren County, including chairing a United Way initiative on strengthening families.

About DPL

DPL Inc. (NYSE:DPL) is a regional energy company. DPL was named one of [ Forbesa™a100 Most Trustworthy Companiesa ] for the second consecutive year in 2010.

DPLa™s principal subsidiaries include The Dayton Power and Light Company (DP&L); DPL Energy, LLC (DPLE); and DPL Energy Resources, Inc. (DPLER). DP&L, a regulated electric utility, provides service to over 500,000 retail customers in West Central Ohio; DPLE engages in the operation of merchant peaking generation facilities; and DPLER is a competitive retail electric supplier in Ohio, selling to major industrial and commercial customers. DPL, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates approximately 3,700 megawatts of generation capacity, of which 2,800 megawatts are low cost coal-fired units and 900 megawatts are natural gas and diesel peaking units. Further information can be found at [ www.dplinc.com ].