Mary Jo Almendinger, 65, passed away December 12, 2009. She received her Bachelor of Psychology /Sociology Degree from Winona State College and her MBA from University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was employed by EXCEL ENERGY, INC (NSP) as an Environmental Specialist for 10+ years. After moving to Arizona 28 years ago with her husband Gene, Mary Jo worked for the Arizona Corporation Commission and ASU. She is survived by her husband, Gene and several cousins.