Lant named interim head of Dutchess-Orange United Way

Steven V. Lant, the recently retired CEO of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., recently took on the role of interim president and CEO of the United Way of Dutchess-Orange Region while a search is underway for a permanent chief.

Lant replaces Don Hammond, who joined the organization in 2011 following a merger of United Way of Dutchess County and Orange County United Way.

Lant led the United Way of Dutchess County in 2004 on an interim basis while also serving as the organization”™s board chairman. He was a member of the Dutchess County organization’s board from 1997-2008 and served as its chairman from 2003-2005.

“I am honored to accept the position of interim president and CEO of United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region as the board begins the search for a permanent leader,” Lant said in a statement. “After more than three decades of involvement with the mission of United Way and an intimate knowledge of the myriad important ways that it benefits the people of this region, I am looking forward to working with an excellent board and staff team to continue the momentum.”

Lant began his career with Central Hudson Gas & Electric in 1980. In 2003, he was named president and CEO of CH Energy Group and CEO of Central Hudson, a position he held until he retired this year. Lant also served as a director of the Edison Electric Institute and The Business Council of New York State, and was chairman of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. and Health Quest.