William F. Blaufuss, Jr. Appointed to Electric Power Board

For Immediate Release - August 7, 2003

NASHVILLE, TN —  William F. Blaufuss was appointed by Mayor Bill Purcell and confirmed by the Metro Council on August 5, 2003, to the Electric Power Board, which oversees operations of NES.

Mr. Blaufuss, a certified public accountant, was associated with the international accounting firm KPMG for 37 years in various capacities, including Nashville Practice Unit Managing Partner and Partner in Charge of the Southeast Area Public Sector Practice.  He also served on the KMPG Foundation Board of Trustees.

He is a graduate of Emporia State University in Emporia, KS, and was recognized as their "Distinguished Alumnus" in 2002.

Mr. Blaufuss is a long-time community activist, serving in leadership positions with the United Way, the Nashville Symphony, INROADS USA, Belle Meade Country Club and the Catholic Diocese of Nashville. He currently serves on the Board of St. Thomas Health Services and the Acension Health Services Finance Committee.

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