FE - Leadership updates

Industry veteran to guide financial strategy for FirstEnergy TransmissionAKRON, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) has named Hannah Turner as Vice President, Transmission Finance, where she will oversee financial operations and regulatory support for FirstEnergy Transmission LLC (FET), Keystone Appalachian Transmission Company (KATCo) and the company's integrated transmission businesses. She has also been named Principal Financial Officer for FirstEnergy Transmission effective March 1, 2026. She joins FirstEnergy at a pivotal time as the company adva

AKRON, Ohio, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) today announced the appointment of Christopher (Chris) Lopez as Vice President of Labor Relations, effective July 28. Lopez brings more than 30 years of experience in labor and employment law, litigation and corporate legal strategy to the role. He will report to Karen McClendon, FirstEnergy Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Lopez has held senior leadership positions across a range of industries, including energy, manufacturing and packaging where he navigated complex labor environmen

Board Chair, President and CEO Brian X. Tierney highlights company's progress Preliminary voting results announced AKRON, Ohio, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In his address at the FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders today, Board Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer Brian X. Tierney said FirstEnergy has made significant progress toward its goal of becoming a premier electric company. "This is a new FirstEnergy – optimized for performance, growth and financial strength, to deliver value to our investors and superior service to the 6 million cus

CRA International, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced that an auction process will be conducted for FirstEnergy Corp.'s (NYSE:FE) Ohio subsidiaries – Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison – to procure full requirements service for their Standard Service Offer customers. The auction process will lead up to the auction scheduled for June 24, 2025. The bidding process will use a descending-price clock auction format. The auction will be managed by the Auction Manager, CRA International, Inc. The auction is being conducted pursuant to approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

Key leadership positions align with core business model focused on enhancing system investments and customer experience at the local level AKRON, Ohio, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) has announced the appointment of four new executives to support the company's transmission business, operations and generation in its combined West Virginia/Maryland division and operations in New Jersey. Satvir Deol has been named Vice President, Transmission Operations, effective April 21, reporting to Mark Mroczynski, President, Transmission. He will oversee transmis

CRA International, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced that an auction process will be conducted for FirstEnergy Corp.'s (NYSE:FE) Ohio subsidiaries – Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison – to procure full requirements service for their Standard Service Offer customers. The auction process will lead up to the auction scheduled for January 21, 2025. The bidding process will use a descending-price clock auction format. The auction will be managed by the Auction Manager, CRA International, Inc. The auction is being conducted pursuant to approval from the Public Utilities Commission of

CRA International, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced that an auction process will be conducted for FirstEnergy Corp.'s (NYSE:FE) Ohio subsidiaries – Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison – to procure full requirements service for their Standard Service Offer customers. The auction process will lead up to the auction scheduled for October 1, 2024.* The bidding process will use a descending-price clock auction format. The auction will be managed by the Auction Manager, CRA International, Inc. and will be conducted pursuant to approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUC

President and CEO Brian X. Tierney highlights company's progress and strong position in shareholder address; Company announces preliminary voting results  AKRON, Ohio, May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Speaking at the company's 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) President and Chief Executive Officer Brian X. Tierney said FirstEnergy has become a stronger and more resilient company with a foundation of integrity and a very bright future. "We have a strong foundation, clear focus and robust strategy to deliver long-term value to our shareholders, custome

Business unit leaders with expanded executive responsibilities to support better execution and customer investments at the local level  Jim Fakult, President, New Jersey Operations, to retire after 37 years of service AKRON, Ohio, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To help drive its transformation to a premier electric company, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) today announced the appointment of four new executives to oversee the company's Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey state electric company businesses and its stand-alone transmission companies: John Hawkins – President, Pennsylvania,

CRA International, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced that an auction process will be conducted for FirstEnergy Corp.'s (NYSE:FE) Ohio subsidiaries – Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company, and Toledo Edison – to procure full requirements service for their Standard Service Offer customers. The auction process will lead up to the auction scheduled for March 19, 2024. The bidding process will use a descending-price clock auction format. The auction will be managed by the Auction Manager, CRA International, Inc. The auction is being conducted pursuant to approval from the Public Utilities Commission of O

Wade Smith Joins Company as President, FirstEnergy Utilities; Toby L. Thomas Joins as Chief Operating Officer AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) today announced that Wade Smith has been named president, FirstEnergy Utilities, and Toby L. Thomas has been named chief operating officer of FirstEnergy, effective Dec. 18 and Nov. 30, respectively. The addition of these two senior executives is an important step in driving forward the company's transformation into a premier electric utility. Both leaders will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Brian X. Tierney.

CRA International, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced that an auction process will be conducted for FirstEnergy Corp.'s (NYSE:FE) Pennsylvania utilities — Metropolitan Edison Company ("Met-Ed"), Pennsylvania Electric Company ("Penelec"), Pennsylvania Power Company ("Penn Power") and West Penn Power Company ("West Penn Power") — to procure full requirements Default Supply generation service for their Default Service Customers. The auction process will lead up to the auction scheduled for November 6, 2023. The bidding process will use a descending-price clock auction format. The auction will be managed

Board Chair, Interim President and CEO John W. Somerhalder addresses shareholders Company announces preliminary voting results Brian X. Tierney appointed to Board of Directors AKRON, Ohio, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) Board Chair, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer John W. Somerhalder told shareholders today that FirstEnergy is making progress on its plans to drive long-term success and create sustainable value for all of its stakeholders. Speaking at the company's 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, he said this is an exciting moment in the company's history.

President and Chief Executive Officer Steven E. Strah to Retire John W. Somerhalder Appointed Interim President and Chief Executive Officer Board to Initiate Search for Permanent Successor AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) today announced that John W. Somerhalder II, chair of the FirstEnergy Board of Directors, has been named interim president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective September 16, 2022. Mr. Somerhalder's appointment follows Steven E. Strah's decision to retire as president and CEO of FirstEnergy and as a member of the Board of Directors.

President and CEO Steven E. Strah addresses shareholders John W. Somerhalder elected Board chair Lisa Winston Hicks elected lead independent director AKRON, Ohio, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) President and Chief Executive Officer Steven E. Strah told shareholders today that FirstEnergy is embracing transformation and innovation to reimagine the company and reshape it into a more forward-thinking, premier utility. Speaking at the company's 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Strah said FirstEnergy has maintained strong operational and financial per

ICP Group ("ICP" or the "Company"), a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Pappas to its Board of Directors. Mr. Pappas brings extensive executive and board experience with private and publicly traded companies in the specialty chemicals, coatings, adhesives, and sealants markets. Mr. Pappas will help provide guidance to ICP's growth strategy and continued evolution into one of the largest coatings and adhesives platforms in the industry. Most recently, Mr. Pappas was as a special advisor and board member at Trinseo S.A., a plastics, latex and r

AKRON, Ohio, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) President and Chief Executive Officer Steven E. Strah told shareholders today that the company is embarking on a transformation designed to deliver exceptional value to customers and shareholders, while it continues to implement its successful long-term growth strategies. Speaking at the company's 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Strah noted FirstEnergy's strong operational and financial performance in 2020, and its continuing commitment to enhance and upgrade its energy infrastructure for the benefit o

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced that John W. Somerhalder has been appointed vice chairman of FirstEnergy's Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2021. Somerhalder will also serve as executive director and a member of FirstEnergy's executive leadership team in a transitional capacity while the company focuses on advancing its immediate strategic priorities. As vice chairman, he will help lead efforts to rebuild trust with FirstEnergy's external stakeholders, including regulators and the financial community. In his role as executive director, Somerhalder will also serve as a member of FirstEnergy's Executive Council and support the seni

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 15th consecutive year, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has earned recognition for its emergency response efforts from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a leading electric industry organization. FirstEnergy earned both the "Emergency Recovery Award" for safely and efficiently restoring service to more than 800,000 of its New Jersey and Pennsylvania customers following Tropical Storm Isaias and the "Emergency Assistance Award" for its efforts to help Entergy with restoration efforts in Texas and Louisiana following Hurricane Laura, both of which occurred in August 2020. "Over the past year, many of our nation's electric companies and their

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced that Hyun Park has been appointed senior vice president & chief legal officer, effective January 11, 2021. In this role, he will lead FirstEnergy's Legal, Risk & Internal Audit departments and oversee the company's ethics and compliance program. Park has extensive legal and energy sector expertise having served as general counsel of two publicly held utility companies and an independent power producer, as well as serving as a partner at a leading international law firm. His experience includes more than a decade as general counsel of PG&E Corporation, where he was responsible for all legal affairs, inc