(San Francisco) - Russell M. Jackson, 47, has been elected Senior Vice President, Human Resources, for PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) and its core business, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, which together employ more than 20,000 people. His new position is effective today.

In June, Jackson assumed responsibilities as Vice President, Human Resources, for PG&E Corporation, in addition to his existing responsibilities in the same role at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, which he had held since 1999.

"We look forward to Russ' continued leadership of this critical function," said Robert D. Glynn, Jr., Chairman, CEO and President of PG&E Corporation.

Jackson joined Pacific Gas and Electric Company as a member of the Customer Services organization in 1980. Over the next 17 years, he held various positions of steadily increasing responsibility in the Customer Services, Marketing and General Management areas. He became Assistant to the President and CEO in 1997. In 1998, he became Vice President, Customer Service.

Jackson is a graduate of San Jose State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. He also earned an MBA in business management from St. Mary's College, and a master's degree in human resources and organizational development from University of San Francisco. Additionally, Jackson holds a certificate in human resource management from University of California, Berkeley.