Houston, July 30, 2012 — CenterPoint Energy named Scott M. Prochazka executive vice president and chief operating officer effective August 1, 2012. In this role, Prochazka will be responsible for the company's five business units and certain corporate functions. "During his tenure with the company, Scott has demonstrated outstanding leadership and strategic vision," said David M. McClanahan, president and chief executive officer of CenterPoint Energy . "He has helped us achieve strong financial and operational performance in our largest business, Houston Electric,...