Summary
Dominion Energy, Inc. has announced a significant leadership change within its finance department. Ms. Michele L. Cardiff, the current Senior Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer, has informed the company of her intention to retire effective October 1, 2025. This marks the end of her tenure in a critical financial oversight role. Following Ms. Cardiff's retirement, the Board of Directors has elected Gary G. Ratliff, Jr. to assume the position of Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer, also effective October 1, 2025. Mr. Ratliff, a seasoned executive within Dominion Energy with a strong background in accounting and a CPA certification, has been promoted from his recent role as Vice President – Accounting. His compensation will be adjusted to an annual base salary of $290,035 in his new capacity.
Key Highlights
- 1Michele L. Cardiff, Senior Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer, to retire effective October 1, 2025.
- 2Gary G. Ratliff, Jr. elected as Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer, effective October 1, 2025.
- 3Mr. Ratliff has extensive experience within Dominion Energy's accounting and finance departments.
- 4Mr. Ratliff's current role is Vice President – Accounting, a position he has held since April 1, 2025.
- 5Mr. Ratliff's annual base salary will increase to $290,035 upon assuming the new role.
- 6Mr. Ratliff is a certified public accountant with a degree in commerce with an accounting concentration.