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CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jan 28, 2015)

Filed January 28, 2015For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

This 8-K filing from CMS Energy Corp., dated January 28, 2015, announces significant executive management changes effective March 1, 2015. The most notable update is the retirement of Jackson Hanson, whose responsibilities will be assumed by Daniel Malone. Mr. Malone will take on the role of Senior Vice President of Energy Resources. The company is also promoting Patricia Poppe to Senior Vice President of Distribution Operations, Engineering and Transmission, and Garrick Rochow to Vice President of Customer Experience, Rates and Regulation, and Quality. These appointments signal a planned transition in key leadership roles within the organization.

Key Highlights

  • 1Effective March 1, 2015, significant management changes are being implemented at CMS Energy and Consumers Energy.
  • 2Daniel Malone will assume new responsibilities as Senior Vice President of Energy Resources, following the retirement of Jackson Hanson.
  • 3Patricia Poppe has been appointed Senior Vice President of Distribution Operations, Engineering and Transmission.
  • 4Garrick Rochow will move into the role of Vice President of Customer Experience, Rates and Regulation, and Quality.
  • 5These changes reflect a planned succession and advancement of internal talent within the company's senior leadership team.
  • 6The filing details the prior experience and tenure of the individuals assuming these new roles.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to announce significant changes in the executive management team of CMS Energy Corporation and its subsidiary, Consumers Energy Company, including the retirement of a key executive and the appointment of new officers to fill critical roles.

Jackson Hanson is retiring from his responsibilities, which will be assumed by Daniel Malone. Mr. Malone will become the Senior Vice President of Energy Resources.

All announced management changes are effective as of March 1, 2015.

Yes, besides Daniel Malone's appointment, Patricia Poppe is appointed Senior Vice President of Distribution Operations, Engineering and Transmission, and Garrick Rochow is appointed Vice President of Customer Experience, Rates and Regulation, and Quality.