Nuclear Energy Industry Transitions

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. has elected Sanford Hartman vice president and managing director, law, effective July 1. Previously, he served as managing director and counsel for the company. PG&E also has elected Brian Cherry vice president, regulatory relations, effective July 1. He has been with the company since 2000.

Westinghouse Electric Co. has appointed Thomas Dent vice president of European operations for its global nuclear services business. Dent has been with Westinghouse for 32 years.

John Butler has been named senior vice president of human resources and administrative services for CMS Energy and its principal subsidiary, Consumers Energy. Butler replaces John Drake, who has retired from both companies after 32 years of service.