Northland Power Inc. named John Brace as chair of its board, effective immediately. Brace replaces James Temerty, who will continue to serve as a director of the company.

Brace joined Northland Power in 1988 and served as CEO starting 2003 until his retirement in 2018, according to a Dec. 13 news release. Temerty has been with the company since its inception in 1987.