Michael W.
Yackira has been named executive vice president, strategy and policy, for Reno-based Sierra Pacific Resources.
Yackira, 51, will oversee Sierra Pacific Resources' strategic planning and development, regulatory affairs, business development, marketing strategy and development, and non-utility businesses.
He will be based in Las Vegas.
Yackira most recently worked as vice president and chief financial officer of Mars Inc.
He was with Florida-based FPL Group, Inc.
from 1989-2000.
