Russellville, KY, EPB’s Board of Directors has named Dale Vowell that utility’s new general manager.

Vowell is expected to start his new job Aug. 1. He moves to Russellville EPB from Hickman, KY, EPB, where he served as manager for the past 27 years, and would succeed Robert White, who served as Russellville EPB’s chief executive from mid-2013 to the end of 2015.

“After an extensive search, we have found the ideal person to fill our vacancy,” said Russellville EPB Chairman Danny Coffey. “Dale will join a strong management team already in place at the Electric Plant Board.”