Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities

Business digest — July 21

Xcel names operations director

Xcel Energy has named Alan Bellinghausen as its director of substation operations and maintenance for its eight-state service area, according to a company release.

Bellinghausen, previously director of substation operations and maintenance for Texas and New Mexico, first joined the company in 1975 as an apprentice electrician for Southwestern Public Service Company. He holds a degree in applied science management development from Amarillo College, and also a journeyman electrician certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Bellinghausen will remain in Amarillo for his duties.

His old position has been filled by Chance Hedger of Amarillo, who has been with Xcel for 26 years in various positions.

Business Digest is compiled by CNJ staff. Contact Managing Editor Robin Fornoff at 763-6991, or by e-mail:

[email protected]