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.
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