OGE Energy Corp. announced that David L. Hauser has been appointed to the company's board of directors and as member of its audit committee, effective July 15, 2015. Mr. Hauser's term will expire at the company's annual shareholders' meeting scheduled for May 2016, at which time he will stand for re-election by the company's shareholders.

Mr. Hauser, 63, enjoyed a 35-year career with Duke Energy Corporation that culminated in his holding the leadership position of group executive and chief financial officer from 2003-2009. Following his career at Duke, Mr. Hauser was the chairman and CEO of FairPoint Communications Inc. Hauser also currently serves as a board member and Audit Chairman of EnPro Industries Inc.