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Get filing alertsMGE Energy announces planned retirement of VP Energy Operations, names internal successor
Filed June 23, 2026 · Period ending June 19, 2026 · ~1 min read
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James J. Lorenz, VP of Energy Operations at Madison Gas and Electric, will retire December 31, 2026, after providing over six months' notice for orderly transition.
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John T. Robson, currently Assistant VP of Energy Engineering and Production, will succeed Lorenz effective January 1, 2027, maintaining operational continuity through internal promotion.
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Summary
MGE Energy disclosed a planned leadership transition at its utility subsidiary, Madison Gas and Electric. James J. Lorenz, Vice President of Energy Operations, announced his retirement effective December 31, 2026, providing over six months' notice. The company has already named his successor: John T.
Robson, currently Assistant Vice President of Energy Engineering and Production, will step into the VP role on January 1, 2027. This is a routine, well-managed succession. The extended notice period allows for knowledge transfer, and the internal promotion signals continuity in the energy operations function.
For retail holders, this represents normal executive turnover at a regulated utility with no operational disruption expected. The filing reflects standard corporate governance practices for planned retirements.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
VP of Energy Operations retiring Dec 31, 2026; internal successor named effective Jan 1, 2027.
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On June 19, 2026, James J. Lorenz, Vice President – Energy Operations of Madison Gas and Electric Company (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention to retire effective December 31, 2026.
James J. Lorenz, Vice President of Energy Operations at Madison Gas and Electric (MGE Energy's utility subsidiary), announced his retirement effective December 31, 2026. This is a planned retirement with over six months' notice, allowing for an orderly transition.
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