James Patrick Kane

Background

Kane, James Patrick was born on November 16, 1946 in Rahway, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Francis and Marcella Ann (Moore) Kane.

Education

Bachelor in Education, Arizona State University, 1969. Postgraduate in School Management, Arizona State University, since 1986.

Career

Groundman Southwest Gas Corporation (acquired by Arizona Public Service), Phoenix, 1970-1972, associate engineer, 1972-1975. Superintendent Vanguard Concrete, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 1975-1977. Marketing representative Southwest Gas Corporation (acquired by Arizona Public Service), Flagstaff, 1977-1980, marketing supervisor Phoenix, 1981-1982, district manager Yuma, 1982-1984.

General manager Southwest Gas Corporation, Phoenix, 1984-1993. Manager Southwest Gas Corporation (acquired by Arizona Public Service), 1984. Vice president Southwest Gas Corporation, Phoenix, 1993, senior vice president, operations, 1998—2000, executive vice president, operations, 2000, president, since 2004.

Expert witness Arizona Corporation Commission, Phoenix, 1985, 87.

Achievements

• James Patrick Kane has been listed as a noteworthy Utility company manager by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Phoenix Urban League, since 1987, Arizona State University West, Phoenix, since 1987. Graduate Valley Leadership Organization, Phoenix, since 1986. Served with United States Army, 1968-1970.

Member American Gas Association, Pacific Gas Association Clubs: Arizona State University Lettermans.

Interests

• Avocations: backpacking, biking, reading.

Connections

Married Su Ann Roberts, June 1, 1968. Children: Jennifer Jill, Christopher Matthew.

Father:

John Francis Kane

Mother:

Marcella Ann (Moore) Kane

Spouse:

Su Ann Roberts

child:

Jennifer Jill Kane

child:

Christopher Matthew Kane