4/20/2020 Understanding Enterprise Risk Management for Utilities © Copyright 2007, CCRO. All rights reserved. ix Acknowledgements White papers issued by the CCRO are the product of its body of members although the views expressed in any particular paper do not necessarily represent the views of an individual member. Preparation of a paper is led by a subset of CCRO members, known as a working group, with a particular interest in the subject topic. The working group then develops, researches and prepares the paper. External parties whose functions may include providing valuable expertise, perspective and/or coordination and facilitation may also assist the working group, as necessary. In this light, the CCRO extends special thanks to the following organizations and individuals who have dedicated considerable and valuable time, resources, expertise and/or perspective to the preparation and issuance of this paper, Understanding Enterprise Risk Management for Utilities Company Representative(s) Constellation Energy Jesus (Nano) Sierra, Working Group Chair Margot C. Everett American Electric Power Douglas R. Buck Aces Power Marketing John W. Sturm The CCRO would also like to extend a special acknowledgement and thanks to Accenture Mark A. Ruane for coordinating the activities of the working group and for his making contributions to the white paper.