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Celebrate Safely this Summer
June 29, 2023
As we kick off another summer season, employees are reminded to be cautious of electrical hazards associated with popular outdoor activities. Celebrating responsibly will help keep you and your family safe and the electricity flowing reliably this summer. “As we prepare for parades, barbeques and outdoor fun, we encourage everyone to keep electrical safety top…

Supporting Mental Health Awareness Month
June 28, 2023
Mental Health Awareness Month, recognized in May since 1949, is for raising awareness about mental illness, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and more. It also aims to draw awareness about suicide, which can be a result of mental illness. And it strives to reduce the stigma and misconceptions surrounding mental illness. Officials and businesses in York…

FirstEnergy Receives EEI Award for Outage Restoration Efforts
June 21, 2023
FirstEnergy received an Emergency Recovery Award from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) in recognition of our outstanding response in restoring power to more than 569,000 customers in portions of our Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia service areas following severe weather that produced heavy rainfall and high winds on March 25. This is the 18th consecutive year…

FirstEnergy Teams up with Habitat for Humanity
June 21, 2023
For decades The FirstEnergy Foundation has been dedicated to making a positive difference in the communities we serve by supporting non-profit organizations that make a real impact by enhancing the community’s vitality, sustainability, and diversity. Recently, the local Habitat for Humanity chapter, Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity, received a grant from the FirstEnergy Foundation that…

FirstEnergy Welcomes Amanda Mertens Campbell Vice President, External Affairs
June 21, 2023
Amanda Mertens Campbell will be joining FirstEnergy as vice president, External Affairs, effective July 10. Amanda will lead and oversee the company’s local, state and federal external affairs. In this role, she will drive engagement on issues that that significantly impact our customers, employees and operations aligned with FirstEnergy’s core values and business strategies. She…

Karen Sealy Named DEI Director, Chief Diversity Officer
June 15, 2023
Karen Sealy has been named Director, DEI & Chief Diversity Officer effective May 7. Karen leads the Human Resources Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team and will work closely with various DEI and culture groups across the company to further our strategy to embed our values, encourage inclusion, support our employees and move our culture forward. Karen…

Two FirstEnergy Employees Named Women of Professional Excellence by YWCA
June 10, 2023
Two FirstEnergy employees from northeast Ohio, Patricia Mullin and Tonya Shelton, were recently honored by the YWCA of Greater Cleveland as Women of Professional Excellence. This award recognizes exceptional leaders for their accomplishments, community service, career success, mentoring and commitment to eliminating racism and empowering women. Pat Mullin, acting president of Ohio Operations, has been with FirstEnergy since…