| Dave Emery, President & CEO of BHC | | "In this era of increased focus on corporate governance and ethics, Black Hills Corporation will continue to conduct its business as it has since the company was founded. We will insist upon maintaining the highest standards of business and personal ethics, and will not compromise in this area. I believe that if you compromise your ethics, you compromise the future of your company; and that is something we simply will not do."
| | | Values and Integrity: For more than 120 years, we've been admired and known for our ability to build and sustain positive relationships. How are we able to do this? We have a talented employee team that is driven by an imaginative spirit and guided by our Company Values: - Honesty and Integrity
- Community Involvement
- Team-Oriented
- Professionalism
- Open Communication
- Respect
- Exceptional Customer Service
More than just a collection of words, these values embody the spirit of BHC. They articulate the way we do business in and outside of the company. We pledge responsible energy development for the West. True to our 120-year history, we're long-term players. We express our commitment to and our energy for the West through our relationships with customers, shareholders and business partners, as well as through our respect for our land, water and air. Environmental regulatory standards are high for good reason. In developing and operating our power plants, our gas and oil wells and pipelines, and our coal mine, we comply with the spirit as well as the letter of the law. | FAST FACTS | BHC is headquartered in Rapid City, SD, with employees/subsidiaries in 7 states: SD, WY, CO, NM, NV, ID, CA | In 2003 we commissioned what we believe to be among the cleanest coal-fired and gas-fired power plants in the nation. Tribal taxes and fees from our oil and gas operations go to the Southern Ute and Jicarilla Apache Nations, and support their communities, programs and reservation lands in Colorado and New Mexico. Our corporate governance policies and practices reflect our commitment to honesty, strong values, and service. Responsibility and trustworthiness are pillars upon which we've built Black Hills Corporation. |
