Otter Tail Corporation announced that Jennifer O. Smestad will assume the roles of Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary.
For the past 17 years, Smestad has served in roles of increasing responsibility for the corporation's manufacturing and electric utility platforms. "Jennifer came aboard initially as an attorney for our manufacturing companies, then transitioned to support renewable and transmission expansion projects at the utility, and for the past four years has excelled as the General Counsel of Otter Tail Power Company," said Otter Tail Corporation President and CEO Chuck MacFarlane. "Jennifer is a proven leader with deep knowledge of Otter Tail Corporation. I have every confidence in Jennifer and look forward to her becoming a key member of our executive team."
Smestad will be responsible for the legal affairs of the corporation and will retain her role as General Counsel at Otter Tail Power Company. The electric utility is the corporation's largest subsidiary. Smestad earned her juris doctor degree from the University of Texas School of Law in Austin. She served in the Medical Service Corps and Judge Advocate General. Prior to joining Otter Tail Corporation, Smestad worked as an associate and partner with the Pemberton Law firm. Read More