JACKSON, MI (WTVB) – CMS Energy announced on Wednesday that Patti Poppe will be stepping down as Consumers Energy President and Chief Executive Officer on December 1 to take the position as CEO at PG&E Corporation in California.
Current executive vice president of operations Garrick Rochow has been promoted to succeed Poppe.
She has served as president and chief executive officer of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy since 2016.
Poppe said about her departure, “Since 2011, I have considered CMS Energy as my home and my co-workers as my family and I will miss everyone immensely. Garrick is a world class leader and will continue to deliver on the triple bottom line of people, planet and prosperity as we have for many years now.”
The 46-year-old Rochow has been with CMS Energy for 17 years, with over 20 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since July 2016.
Rochow graduated from Michigan Technological University with a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering and earned a master’s degree in business administration from Western Michigan University. He also has attended an executive education program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Wisconsin School of Business. Rochow says,“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead a company with amazing co-workers who make a difference every day for our customers, investors and the communities we serve. I look forward to continuing our strong operational and financial performance, while creating an environment that keeps our customers and co-workers safe, reflects our culture and is inclusive and respectful of everyone.”
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