John J. Sherman Named to Great Plains Energy Board of Directors

John J. Sherman, president and CEO of Inergy, L.P. (NADSAQ: NRGY), has been appointed to the board of directors of Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE: GXP) and its two public utility subsidiaries.

"We are excited and honored to announce John’s appointment to our board of directors,” said Mike Chesser, chairman and CEO, Great Plains Energy. "John brings exceptional experience in leading one of this country’s foremost propane and natural gas companies, and a wealth of knowledge and valuable perspective to our board. We are proud to welcome John to the Great Plains Energy and KCP&L family.”

Sherman founded Inergy in 1998 and has led the company’s growth from a small regional propane company into the country’s fifth largest propane distributor and a leading developer and operator of natural gas storage in the Northeast U.S.

Sherman began his 25-year career in the propane industry with Ferrellgas in 1984. From 1991 until 1996, Sherman served as President of LPG Services Group, a company he cofounded and guided to become one of the nation's largest wholesale propane marketers. LPG Services Group was later acquired by Dynegy and Sherman served as Vice President with Dynegy until founding Inergy.

Mr. Sherman is actively involved in the Kansas City community in a multitude of ways. He is currently on the board of directors for the Truman Library and the American Royal and is a Trustee of both the University of Missouri – Kansas City and St. Paul’s School. He is also on the board of directors of the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City.

"I am honored to have the opportunity to join the Great Plains Energy board of directors,” Sherman said. "I look forward to working with Mike Chesser, Bill Downey and the other board members as they navigate the changing landscape of the electric utility industry.”

About The Companies:

Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE: GXP) is the holding company of Kansas City Power & Light Company and KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company, two of the leading regulated providers of electricity in the Midwest. Kansas City Power & Light and KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations use KCP&L as a brand name. More information about the companies is available on the Internet at: www.greatplainsenergy.com or www.kcpl.com.