BKH
Utilities - Regulated Gas · Utilities
CEO
2018-01-01–present
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Get BKH alertsLinden R. Evans is recorded as CEO at Black Hills Corp (BKH). The newest filing on record that lists Linden R. Evans as CEO at Black Hills Corp (BKH) is dated March 18, 2026. Black Hills Corp reported in an 8-K filed August 19, 2025 that Linden R. Evans retired as Chief Executive Officer of Black Hills. The proxy statement of Black Hills Corp reports total compensation of $5,991,759 for Linden R. Evans in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $995,594. Disclosed compensation is on record for 9 fiscal years. Linden R. Evans has spoken on 4 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Black Hills Corp on May 7, 2026. Black Hills Corp is classified in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry within the Utilities sector. Other leadership on record at Black Hills Corp includes Brian B. Bird (CEO), Brian Bird (CEO and Board Member), David R. Emery (Chairman) and 7 others.
“Linn Evans will continue serving as Chief Executive Officer of Black Hills through the close of the transaction, at which point he will retire.”
“I'll provide a summary of our Q1 2026 results, our strategic progress, and our progress with our pending merger with Northwestern Energy.”
“I'll begin my comments on slide three with a summary of our achievements in 2025 and our strategic outlook, including an update on our merger with Northwestern Energy.”
“Today, I'll start my comments on slide three with a summary of our quarter and our strategic outlook, including an update on our merger with our friends at Northwestern Energy.”
“I'll begin on Slide 3 with a summary of our quarter and our strategic outlook. Kimberly will provide our financial update, and Marne will discuss our operational performance and strategic progress.”
Start not stated–present
Last confirmed March 18, 2026
2018-01-01–2024-03-15
Last confirmed by a filing; no departure on record
Start not stated–2025-08-19
BKH
Utilities - Regulated Gas · Utilities
CEO
2018-01-01–present
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Black Hills Corp (BKH) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $995,594 | $5,991,759 |
| 2024 | Black Hills Corp (BKH) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $978,846 | $5,787,141 |
| 2023 | Black Hills Corp (BKH) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $893,333 | $5,639,002 |
| 2022 | Black Hills Corp (BKH) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $854,167 | $4,486,548 |
| 2021 | Black Hills Corp (BKH) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $819,167 | $4,440,908 |
| 2020 | Black Hills Corp (BKH) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $783,333 | $4,221,114 |
| 2019 | Black Hills Corp (BKH) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $713,333 | $3,639,302 |
| 2018 | Black Hills Corp (BKH) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $530,000 | $2,187,831 |
| 2017 | Black Hills Corp (BKH) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $523,333 | $2,017,385 |