UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported):
May 30, 2008

HYDROGEN ENGINE CENTER, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

NEVADA
000-50542
82-0497807
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)

2502 East Poplar Street, Algona, Iowa 50511
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (515) 295-3178

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.

On May 30, 2008, Donald C. Vanderbrook commenced a paid leave of absence. Theodore G. Hollinger, founder and majority stockholder of Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc., has assumed the role of Acting President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
 



SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

HYDROGEN ENGINE CENTER, INC.
(Registrant)


By: /s/ Theodore G. Hollinger
Name: Theodore G. Hollinger
Title: Acting President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: June 3, 2008