Ronald J. Sorenson
Vice Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager

Ronald J. Sorenson joined W. H. Reaves & Co. in 1991.

Mr. Sorenson was elected Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in September, 2005

after previously holding the position of Chief Investment Officer. He is also responsible for

portfolio management and development of private client accounts.

Before joining W. H. Reaves, Mr. Sorenson was a co-owner and Portfolio Manager of an

investment advisory firm, PVF Inc. He was also Director of the BMC Fund Inc., a closely

held mutual fund. He has more than 25 years experience in the investment industry and

has served as Chairman of the Board for American Life Insurance Company of New York.

For nine years Mr. Sorenson lived in London, England where he was engaged, on behalf

of private investors, in managing investments in the United States in both listed securities

and private equity. Before moving to London, Mr. Sorenson practiced public accounting

with Arthur Young & Co. where he gained experience with companies in a variety of

industries, including energy and technology.

Mr. Sorenson received an undergraduate degree from Stanford University and an MBA

degree from Columbia University, where he concentrated in Accounting and Finance.

He is a Certified Public Accountant.