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The Retail Energy Supply Association Announces its Executive Committee and State Chairs for 2025

HARRISBURG, Pa. (January 27, 2025) The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), the nation’s leading trade association representing competitive retail energy suppliers, has unveiled its 2025 executive committee and state chairs. Representing a diverse cross-section of industry leaders, these positions underscore RESA’s commitment to fostering vibrant, consumer-centric energy markets.

“With a seasoned team of industry professionals at the helm, RESA is well-positioned to continue driving innovation and advocating for consumer choice in competitive retail energy markets,” said Tracy McCormick, executive director of RESA. “Their collective expertise and passion will guide us as we navigate evolving market dynamics, regulatory and legislative landscapes and the ongoing transformation of the energy industry.”

2025 Executive Committee

President – Edwin Dearman, Shell Energy Solutions

Vice President – Clint Sandidge, Calpine Retail

Second Vice President – Matthew White, IGS Energy

Secretary – Marsha Makel, AEP Energy

Treasurer – Trish McFadin, SouthStar Energy

Immediate Past President – Gretchen Fuhr, Constellation

2025 Electric State Chairs

D.C., Delaware, Maryland – Kristina Montgomery, Vistra Corp.

Emerging Markets – Richard Spilky, Constellation

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) – Stacie Cathcart, IGS Energy

Illinois – Edwin Dearman, Shell Energy Solutions

New England – Gretchen Fuhr, Constellation

New Jersey: Alexander Charlton, Constellation

New York – Richard Barlette, Constellation

Ohio – Stacie Cathcart, IGS Energy

Pennsylvania – Kristina Montgomery, Vistra Corp.

2025 Natural Gas State Chairs

D.C., Maryland, Virginia – Keenia Joseph, Spark Energy                    

Illinois – Rebecca Heckendorn, Constellation

Michigan – Michael Nugent, IGS Energy

New Jersey – Patricia (Trish) Chang, Constellation

New York – Keenia Joseph, Spark Energy

Ohio – Natalia Messenger, IGS Energy

Pennsylvania – Kristina Montgomery, Vistra Corp.

2024 Lobbying State Chairs

Maryland – Maurice Simpson, Constellation

Massachusetts – Gretchen Fuhr, Constellation

Ohio – Wyatt Elbin, Calpine Retail

Pennsylvania – Alexander Charlton, Constellation

Commitment to Innovation and Advocacy

The executive committee and state chairs will play a pivotal role in advancing RESA’s mission of promoting transparent, competitive energy markets that deliver value to residential and industrial consumers alike. Their leadership will drive strategic initiatives in policy advocacy, consumer education, and market development.

“RESA’s focus remains steadfast: to ensure consumers have access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy choices,” McCormick added. “Our 2025 leadership team embodies the dedication and expertise needed to champion this vision in the year ahead.”

RESA’s executive committee and state chair positions were confirmed at the organization’s annual board meeting in December.

ABOUT RESA

RESA is a broad and diverse group of retail energy suppliers who share the common vision that competitive retail electricity and natural gas markets deliver a more efficient, customer-oriented outcome than a regulated utility structure. RESA is devoted to working with all stakeholders to promote vibrant and sustainable competitive retail energy markets for residential and industrial consumers. For more information, visit resausa.org. Follow RESA on LinkedIn and X.

MEDIA CONTACT: Stacey Gaswirth Press@resausa.org 214.213.4675