Mr. Asche was named NPPD President and CEO on February 18, 2006. Prior to being named to this position, Mr. Asche was NPPD Vice President of Finance, Risk Management & Rates/Chief Financial Offer. He graduated from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln in 1971 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and joined NPPD in February 1976 as Accounting Systems Supervisor. Mr. Asche also held the positions of Rate & Contract Manager, Rate & Budget Manager, and Treasurer-Controller and Division Manager of Finance & Accounting. He was appointed Chief Financial Officer in March 1995 and Vice President of Corporate Support Services in April 1996. On September 1, 2003, he was appointed Vice President of Finance, Risk Management, and Rates and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Asche has also held the position of Treasurer since January 3, 1991.

