Xcel Energy has named Lynn Hall as the new Community Relations manager for northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She succeeds Ken Disher, who retired after 35 years of service with the company.

A lifelong Ashland resident, Hall brings more than 25 years of experience in project management and community outreach to her new role. She most recently served as an Environmental Analyst responsible for Xcel Energy’s facilities in northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, which included the Bay Front Power Plant and three hydroelectric plants.

Prior to joining Xcel Energy, Hall worked as an environmental manager with the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and previously with the City of Ashland, where she oversaw operations of the city’s water and wastewater treatment plants.

Hall holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Wisconsin-Superior.

“We’re excited to have Lynn lead our local Community Relations and Economic Development efforts in the region,” said Brian Elwood, regional vice president, Customer and Community Relations. “Her deep knowledge of our operations and the area make her exceptionally well-suited for this role.”

Area residents may also recognize Hall for her long-standing leadership of the peregrine falcon program at the Bay Front Power Plant. In partnership with the Raptor Resource Project and local schools, the program has successfully hatched, banded and monitored 37 peregrine falcon chicks since 2014.