FirstEnergy Executive and Leadership Team

Dennis Chack, the President Ohio Utilities at FirstEnergy, spearheads the operational performance and strategic direction for the company's electric distribution operations within Ohio. Overseeing a significant portion of FirstEnergy's customer base, Chack ensures the delivery of safe, reliable, and efficient energy services to millions of Ohio residents and businesses. This executive leadership position involves managing the complex infrastructure and regulatory landscape specific to the Ohio market, directly contributing to the company's overall operational excellence. By focusing on grid modernization and customer service enhancements, Dennis Chack drives initiatives that strengthen FirstEnergy's presence and service quality in its home state. The President Ohio Utilities role is pivotal in executing the company's commitment to integrity and reliability, ensuring seamless integration with the broader FirstEnergy transmission network.

Thomas Welsh, the President, TMWelsh Consulting at FirstEnergy, provides specialized strategic guidance and operational insights. This advisory role focuses on enhancing FirstEnergy's market position and operational efficiency across its extensive service areas. Welsh's expertise contributes to the company's dedication to integrity and reliability, particularly in navigating complex energy sector challenges. The President, TMWelsh Consulting position involves analyzing market trends and recommending innovative solutions to support FirstEnergy's investor-owned electric system. By leveraging external consulting perspectives, Thomas Welsh supports the executive team in optimizing service delivery and maintaining high standards of operational excellence for over 6 million customers. This engagement ensures FirstEnergy remains at the forefront of the energy industry.

Wade Smith, the President FirstEnergy Utilities at FirstEnergy, directs the comprehensive operational strategies for the company's diverse electric distribution utilities. Overseeing the critical functions that serve over 6 million customers across Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland, and New York, Smith champions safety, reliability, and operational excellence. This executive leadership role is central to maintaining the integrity of one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems. By focusing on infrastructure investment and service quality, Wade Smith ensures that FirstEnergy's distribution networks effectively meet the energy demands of the regions served. The President FirstEnergy Utilities position also involves close collaboration with transmission subsidiaries to optimize energy flow and grid stability across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.

Karen McClendon, the Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer at FirstEnergy, directs all human capital strategies and organizational development initiatives. Overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, and compensation and benefits, McClendon ensures a robust workforce capable of supporting FirstEnergy's mission of safety and reliability. This leadership role involves fostering a culture of integrity and operational excellence across the company's vast service territories in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland, and New York. By aligning HR policies with business objectives, Karen McClendon drives employee engagement and retention, critical components for maintaining one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems. The Chief Human Resources Officer's strategic focus includes developing leadership pipelines and implementing programs that enhance workforce performance and support the company's transmission operations across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.