Enron Corp. reported that Vice Chairman J. Clifford Baxter is resigning effective immediately. “Over the past 10 years, Cliff has made a tremendous contribution to Enron’s evolution, particularly as a member of the team that built Enron’s wholesale business,” said Jeff Skilling, Enron’s CEO. “His creativity, intelligence, sense of humor and straightforward manner have been assets to the company throughout his career. While we will miss him, we are happy that his primary reason for resigning is to spend additional time with his family, and we wish him the very best.” Baxter, who will continue working for the company as a consultant, joined Enron in 1991 and was chairman and CEO of Enron North America prior to being named chief strategy officer for Enron Corp. in June 2000 and vice chairman in October 2000.

Denver-based Western Gas Resources Inc. announced that Lanny Outlaw has agreed to postpone his retirement as CEO and president from May 31 until Nov. 30.. “The postponement of my retirement serves several purposes,” said Outlaw. “First, this extension allows the Board of Directors to continue its efforts to secure the ideal candidate as my successor. Secondly, the continuity allows Western to continue to focus on our growth plan and the opportunities currently present in our industry.”

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