NV Energy says Rogers resigns from CFO position

NV Energy Inc. said late Tuesday that William Rogers has resigned as the company’s chief financial officer and treasurer.

In a statement, the utility said 46-year-old E. Kevin Bethel, current chief accounting officer and controller, will serve as interim CFO until a permanent successor for Rogers is named.

The statement gave no reason for Rogers’ departure.

In the statement, NV Energy President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Yackira, said, “On behalf of the board and senior management team, I want to thank Bill for his many contributions over the past five years. He has helped us to position the company for long-term success and we wish him well in his future endeavors.”

NV Energy is scheduled to report fourth-quarter earnings and 2009 year-end results Feb. 11. The company said it expects to report full-year earnings of 78 cents per share for 2009.

NV Energy shares rose 13 cents, or 1.12 percent, Tuesday to close at $11.71 on the New York Stock Exchange.