Xcel Energy Inc. announced appointment of James W. Sample as Vice President, Chief Security Officer, with effect from January 27,2020. He will lead the company’s security risk management program, overseeing all aspects of security including cyber security, physical security and the safety of personnel. He will also serve as the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s senior manager for Critical Infrastructure Protection. Prior to joining Xcel Energy, he held leadership roles at Ernst & Young LLP, Pacific Gas and Electric, Tennessee Valley Authority and California Independent System Operator.