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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position
Miller, James 61 2006 Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer
Farr, Paul 41 2007 Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
Klingensmith, Rick 48 2008 President of PPL Global & PPL Energy Services Group, LLC
DeCampli, David 51 2007 President of PPL Electric
Gabbard, Robert 49 2008 President of PPL EnergyPlus
Spence, William 52 2008 Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President; President of PPL Generation
Grey, Robert 58 1996 Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary
Abel, James 57 1999 Vice President - Finance, Treasurer
Schinski, James 49 2009 Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Simmons, J. Matt 43 2009 Vice President - Risk Management, Chief Risk Officer
Woods, Mark 2009 Acting Controller
Deaver, E. Allen 74 Lead Director
Bernthal, Frederick 66 1997 Director
Heydt, Stuart 69 1991 Director
Conway, John 64 2000 Director
Smith, W. Keith 75 2000 Director
Goeser, Louise 56 2003 Director
Rogerson, Craig 53 2005 Director
Williamson, Keith 57 2005 Director
Graham, Stuart 63 2008 Director
Von Althann, Natica 59 2009 Director
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Biographies

Name Description
Miller, James Mr. James H. Miller is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of PPL Corporation. Prior to his current appointment in October 2006, Mr. Miller was named President in August 2005; Chief Operating Officer in September 2004, a position he held until the end of June 2006; Executive Vice President in January 2004; and also served as President of PPL Generation, LLC, a PPL Corporation subsidiary that operates power plants in the United States. He also serves on the boards of PPL Electric Utilities Corporation and PPL Energy Supply, LLC. Mr. Miller earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Delaware and served in the U.S. Navy nuclear program. Before joining PPL Generation in February 2001, Mr. Miller served as Executive Vice President and Vice President, Production of USEC, Inc. from 1995, and prior to that time as President of ABB Environmental Systems, President of UC Operating Services, President of ABB Resource Recovery Systems and in various engineering and management positions at the former Delmarva Power and Light Co. He is chair of the Executive Committee and chair of the Corporate Leadership Council, an internal committee comprised of the senior officers of PPL Corporation. Mr. Miller has been a director since 2005.
Farr, Paul Mr. Paul A. Farr is Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President of PPL Corporation since April 2007. He joined PPL in 1998 as director of international tax for PPL Global, the subsidiary that owns and operates electricity distribution businesses serving nearly 3.6 million customers in Latin America and the United Kingdom. As PPL acquired 13 generating plants in Montana in 1999, Farr served as PPL Montana's chief financial officer and vice president-Finance, implementing financial systems, controls and reporting procedures, and helping to create a corporate organization. He returned to PPL Global in October 2001 as vice president-Operations and chief operating officer. He was promoted to senior vice president of PPL Global in December 2003, with responsibility for overseeing all day-to-day operations of the subsidiary, including international operations and international and domestic business development. Farr was named vice president and controller for PPL Corporation in 2004 before being promoted to his current position.
Klingensmith, Rick Mr. Rick L. Klingensmith is the President - PPL Global since August 2004. He was President-PPL Energy Services Group, LLC, June 2008 - present; Vice President-Finance of PPL Global, August 2000 - August 2004.
DeCampli, David Mr. David G. DeCampli is President of PPL Electric since April 2007; Senior Vice President-Transmission and Distribution Engineering and Operations-PPL Electric, December 2006 - April 2007; Vice President-Asset Investment Strategy and Development-Exelon Energy Delivery-Exelon Corp., April 2004 - December 2006; Vice President and Chief Integration Officer-Exelon Energy Delivery-Exelon Corp., June 2003 - March 2004.
Gabbard, Robert Mr. Robert D. Gabbard is President of PPL EnergyPlus of PPL Corporation since June 2008; Senior Vice President-Trading-PPL EnergyPlus, June 2008 - June 2008; Senior Vice President Merchant Trading Operations-Conectiv Energy, June 2005 - May 2008; Vice President and General Manager Power Trading-Conectiv Energy, April 1998 - June 2005.
Spence, William Mr. William H. Spence is Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President of PPL Corporation. He comes to PPL from Pepco Holdings Inc. in Washington, D.C., where he has served as senior vice president, as well as president of Pepco Holdings' competitive businesses, which include Conectiv Energy and Pepco Energy Services. Spence was named senior vice president of Conectiv in 2001, prior to the merger with Pepco, and eventually assumed responsibility for Pepco Holdings' $3 billion competitive generation and retail marketing businesses. Prior to joining Delmarva Power, Spence was a senior engineer at Algonquin Gas Transmission Company in Boston. He started his career as an engineer for the U.S. Geological Survey in Farmington, N.M. Spence earned a bachelor's degree in petroleum and natural gas engineering from Penn State University and a master's degree in business administration from Bentley College in Waltham, Mass. He also is a graduate of the Executive Development Program at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. He has been active in the local Delaware community, serving on the boards of Junior Achievement, the Delaware Nature Conservancy and the Delaware Museum of Natural History.
Grey, Robert Mr. Robert J. Grey is Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of PPL Corporation since March 1996. He joined PPL in March 1995 as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. He was promoted to his current position in March 1996. Prior to his work at PPL, Grey was general counsel for Long Island Lighting Co. Prior to that, he had been a partner with the law firm of Preston Gates & Ellis in Seattle, Wash., and Portland, Ore. His experience also includes several years as a staff counsel for the New York Public Service Commission, and he served as an attorney for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Grey is a member of the bar in Maryland, the District of Columbia, New York, Oregon, Washington, Pennsylvania and Georgia (inactive). He also is a member of the American Bar Association, where he serves on the Council Group of the Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law Section. Grey is on the executive committee of the Energy Association of Pennsylvania and is a member of the Conference Board’s Council of Chief Legal Officers. He serves on the board of directors of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley, and is a member of the board of trustees and chairman of the Legal Committee of the United Jewish Communities. A native of Westbury, Long Island, N.Y., He earned a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University, a doctor of laws degree from Emory University, and a master of laws degree in taxation from George Washington University.
Abel, James Mr. James E. Abel is Vice President-Finance and Treasurer of PPL Corporation since June 1999.
Schinski, James Mr. James E. Schinski is Vice President, Chief Information Officer of PPL Corporation. Mr. Schinski, has served in his current position at the Midwest ISO for nearly five years, with responsibility for the design, implementation, operation and maintenance of IT systems and applications that are used to operate one of the nation's largest electricity markets.Before accepting a permanent position with the Midwest ISO, he served as a consultant to the organization, making recommendations on the acquisition of new hardware and software platforms. Prior to his tenure at the Midwest ISO, he held a variety of positions at Lockheed Martin Corporation, advancing to chief information officer for Management & Data Systems in the Systems Integration group, which is located in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. A Pennsylvania native, he began his career at the former Philadelphia Electric Co. He also worked for General Electric and Reliance Insurance before moving to Lockheed Martin. Mr. Schinski holds a degree in electrical engineering from Lehigh University.
Simmons, J. Matt Mr. J. Matt Simmons, Jr., has been appointed as Vice President - Risk Management, Chief Risk Officer of PPL Corporation. Simmons has served as PPL's vice president and controller since February of 2006. He has more than 20 years of auditing, accounting and risk management experience, much of it derived from his work in the capital markets and energy trading and marketing on both the domestic and international levels. Mr. Simmons came to PPL after serving as vice president-Finance and controller for Duke Energy Americas in Houston. He joined Duke in 2003 as vice president and controller for Duke Energy North America. Prior to that he spent five years at Reliant Energy, where he held a number of positions, including chief risk and accounting officer for Reliant Energy Europe. He began his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Houston and held positions with the firm in Caracas, Venezuela; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and U.S. national offices. Mr. Simmons earned an accounting degree from Texas A&M University and is a fellow of the College of Business Administration at the university.
Woods, Mark Mr. Mark Woods has been appointed as Acting Controller of PPL Corporation. He is a certified public accountant, has served in a number of positions in the company's auditing, financial planning and controller's office since joining PPL in 1983. He was named supervisor of financial accounting in 1997 and to his present position in 1999. A graduate of Lehigh University with a bachelor of science degree in accounting, Woods worked for Deloitte & Touche before joining PPL.
Deaver, E. Allen Mr. E. Allen Deaver has been a Director of PPL Corporation since 1991. He retired in 1998 as Executive Vice President and a director of Armstrong World Industries, Inc., of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He is a director of the Geisinger Health System. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Deaver is chair of the Compensation, Governance and Nominating Committee and a member of the Executive, Finance and Nuclear Oversight Committees. He also serves as the lead director and presiding director who chairs executive sessions of the independent directors.
Bernthal, Frederick Dr. Frederick M. Bernthal has been a Director of PPL Corporation since 1997. He is President of Universities Research Association (“URA”), a position he has held since 1994. Located in Washington, D.C., URA is a consortium of 87 research universities engaged in the construction and operation of research facilities on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation. Dr. Bernthal served from 1990 to 1994 as Deputy Director of the National Science Foundation, from 1988 to 1990 as Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans, Environment and Science, and from 1983 to 1988 as a member of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Valparaiso University and a Ph.D. in nuclear chemistry from the University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Bernthal is chair of the Nuclear Oversight Committee and a member of the Audit and Executive Committees.
Heydt, Stuart Dr. Stuart Heydt has been a Director of PPL Corporation since 1991. He retired in 2000 as Chief Executive Officer of the Geisinger Health System, a position he held since 1991. He is past president and a Distinguished Fellow of the American College of Physician Executives. Dr. Heydt attended Dartmouth College and received an M.D. from the University of Nebraska. He is chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation, Governance and Nominating Committee, as well as the Executive and Nuclear Oversight Committees.
Conway, John Mr. John W. Conway has been a Director of PPL Corporation since 2000. He is Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Crown Holdings, Inc. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a position he has held since 2001. Prior to that time, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer. Crown is an international manufacturer of packaging products for consumer goods. Mr. Conway joined Crown in 1991 as a result of its acquisition of Continental Can International Corporation. Prior to 1991, he served as President of Continental Can and in various other management positions. Mr. Conway is the past Chairman of the Can Manufacturers Institute. He received his B.A. in Economics from the University of Virginia and his law degree from Columbia Law School. He is a member of the Compensation, Governance and Nominating Committee, as well as the Finance Committee.
Smith, W. Keith Mr. W. Keith Smith has been a Director of PPL Corporation since 2000. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of West Penn Allegheny Health System, which is a healthcare network of five affiliated hospitals that serve Pittsburgh and the surrounding five-state area, from July 2007 to March 2008. He previously served as Vice Chairman of Mellon Financial Corporation and Senior Vice Chairman of Mellon Bank, N.A., of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as well as a director of both organizations, until his retirement in December 1998. Mr. Smith is a director of DENTSPLY International Inc. as well as Baytree Bancorp., Inc., Baytree National Bank and Trust Co. and LED Medical Diagnostics, Inc. Mr. Smith received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan, his M.B.A. from the University of Western Ontario, and is a Chartered Accountant. He is chair of the Finance Committee and a member of the Audit Committee.
Goeser, Louise Ms. Louise K. Goeser has been a Director of PPL Corporation since 2003. She is President and Chief Executive Officer of Grupo Siemens S.A. de C.V. and is responsible for Siemens Mesoamérica. Siemens Mesoamérica is the Mexican, Central American and Caribbean unit of multinational Siemens AG, a global engineering company operating in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors. Before accepting this position in March 2009, Ms. Goeser served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Ford of Mexico from January 2005 until November 2008. Ford of Mexico manufactures cars, trucks and related parts and accessories. Prior to this position, she served as Vice President, Global Quality for Ford Motor Company, a position she had held since 1999. In that position, she was responsible for ensuring superior quality in the design, manufacture, sale and service of all Ford cars, trucks and components worldwide. Prior to 1999, she served as Vice President for Quality at Whirlpool Corporation, and served in various leadership positions with Westinghouse Electric Corporation. Ms. Goeser received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Pennsylvania State University and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh. She also serves as a director of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. She is a member of the Compensation, Governance and Nominating Committee.
Rogerson, Craig Mr. Craig A. Rogerson has been a Director of PPL Corporation since 2005. He is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Chemtura Corporation, a position he has held since December 2008. Chemtura, located in Middlebury, Connecticut, is a global manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals, crop protection and pool, spa and home care products. Mr. Rogerson served as President, Chief Executive Officer and director of Hercules Incorporated until its acquisition by Ashland, Incorporated in November 2008, a position he held since December 2003. Located in Wilmington, Delaware, Hercules is a global manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals and related services for a broad range of business, consumer and industrial applications. Mr. Rogerson joined Hercules in 1979 and served in a number of management positions before leaving the company to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of Wacker Silicones Corporation in 1997. In May 2000, Mr. Rogerson rejoined Hercules and was named President of its BetzDearborn Division in August 2000. Prior to being named CEO of Hercules in December 2003, Mr. Rogerson held a variety of senior management positions with the company, including president of the FiberVisions and Pinova Divisions, Vice President of Global Procurement and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Rogerson serves on the boards of the American Chemistry Council, First State Innovation and the Society of Chemical Industries. He holds a chemical engineering degree from Michigan State University. He is a member of the Nuclear Oversight Committee.
Williamson, Keith Mr. Keith H. Williamson has been a Director of PPL Corporation since 2005. He is Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel of Centene Corporation, a position he has held since 2006. Centene Corporation is located in St. Louis, Missouri and is a multi-line healthcare enterprise that provides programs and related services to individuals receiving benefits under Medicaid, including Supplemental Security Income and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program. He previously served as President of the Capital Services Division of Pitney Bowes Inc., a position he held since 1999. Pitney Bowes is a global provider of integrated mail, messaging and document management solutions headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. Mr. Williamson joined Pitney Bowes in 1988 and held a series of positions in the company’s tax, finance and legal operations, including oversight of the treasury function and rating agency activity. Mr. Williamson earned a B.A. from Brown University, a J.D. and M.B.A. from Harvard University and an LL.M. in taxation from New York University Law School. He is a member of the Finance Committee
Graham, Stuart Mr. Stuart E. Graham has been a Director of PPL Corporation since July 2008. He retired as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sweden-based Skanska AB in April 2008. He continues to serve as chairman of Skanska USA Inc. Skanska is an international project development and construction company. Mr. Graham was named President and CEO of Skanska AB and was elected to its board of directors in 2002. Prior to that, Mr. Graham served as executive vice president of Skanska AB and oversaw Skanska’s business units in the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and South America. Mr. Graham served in a number of positions at Sordoni Construction Company from 1970 until 1990, when its New Jersey operations were acquired by Skanska. He is past chairman of the Engineering and Construction Governors Council of the World Economic Forum and founder of the Engineering and Construction Risk Institute. He also serves as a member of the board of directors of Harsco Corporation and Securitas AB. Mr. Graham graduated from Holy Cross College with a B.S. in Economics. He is a member of the Compensation, Governance and Nominating Committee, as well as the Nuclear Oversight Committee.
Von Althann, Natica Ms. Natica Von Althann has been appointed as Director of PPL Corporation. She most recently served as the senior credit risk management executive for U.S. Trust/Bank of America. Prior to her role at U.S. Trust, von Althann spent 26 years at Citigroup, where she eventually became managing director in the office of the chief financial officer. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Bryn Mawr College and also completed master's-level work in Iberian and Latin American history at the University of Cologne, Germany. After joining Citibank in New York in 1976 as part of the company's management training program, she was named to a vice president position in 1980. Following vice presidential posts in the Leveraged Capital and High Yield Finance groups, she was named managing director of Citibank's U.S. Telecommunications-Technology group in 1992. She also served as managing director and global industry head of the retail and apparel group before being named division executive and market region head for Latin America in the private banking group, with responsibility for more than $20 billion in client assets. She served as managing director of the office of the chief financial officer before leaving Citigroup. In 2003, von Althann joined U.S. Trust as chief credit officer. She served in that role until 2007 when U.S. Trust was acquired by Bank of America, at which time she was appointed as senior credit risk management executive of Bank of America and served in that role until she retired in June 2008.

Insider Trading

Name Shares Traded Price
SPENCE WILLIAM H 500 $30.62
SPENCE WILLIAM H 500 $30.49
SPENCE WILLIAM H 100 $30.52
SPENCE WILLIAM H 691 $30.55
SPENCE WILLIAM H 200 $30.42
SPENCE WILLIAM H 1,900 $30.59
SPENCE WILLIAM H 200 $30.47
SPENCE WILLIAM H 1,024 $30.50
SPENCE WILLIAM H 1,400 $30.53
SPENCE WILLIAM H 900 $30.57
SPENCE WILLIAM H 800 $30.44
SPENCE WILLIAM H 300 $30.61
SPENCE WILLIAM H 100 $30.49
SPENCE WILLIAM H 1,700 $30.51
SPENCE WILLIAM H 200 $30.55
SPENCE WILLIAM H 200 $30.40
SPENCE WILLIAM H 2,900 $30.58
SPENCE WILLIAM H 900 $30.46
SPENCE WILLIAM H 200 $30.63
SPENCE WILLIAM H 200 $30.50
SPENCE WILLIAM H 1,200 $30.52
GREY ROBERT J 9,409 $30.44
SPENCE WILLIAM H 800 $30.56
SPENCE WILLIAM H 400 $30.43
SPENCE WILLIAM H 785 $30.60
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