D. Randy Laney
Business & Management
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp
Canada
Biography
D. Randy Laney was most recently Chairman of the Board of Empire District Electric Company since 2009. He joined the Board of Empire in 2003 serving as the Non-Executive Vice Chairman of the Board from 2008 to 2009 and Non-Executive Chairman of the Board from April 23, 2009 until APUC's acquisition of Empire on January 1, 2017. Mr. Laney, semi-retired since 2008, has held numerous senior level positions with both public and private companies during his career, including 23 years with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. in various executive positions including Vice President of Finance, Benefits and Risk Management and Vice President of Finance and Treasurer. In addition, Mr. Laney has provided strategic advisory services to both private and public companies and served on numerous profit and non-profit boards. Mr. Laney brings significant management and capital markets experience, and strategic and operational understanding to his position on the APUC Board.
Research Interest
Business
