Ms Mullarkey served 18 years with IGT, holding a variety of financial management positions before retiring in 2007 from the company. She became IGT’s CFO in 1998 and subsequently assumed additional roles as vice president of finance, CFO and treasurer (1999-2000), senior vice president, CFO and treasurer (2001-2003), and executive vice president, CFO and treasurer (2003-2007).

Michael Yackira, president and CEO of Sierra Pacific Resources, said: Maureen Mullarkey not only brings to our board extensive financial experience, she also has been, and continues to be, active in civic and community organizations in Nevada. As a long-time resident of Reno, she therefore will provide insight from both a business and customer perspective.