People Behind the Power: Clayton Rump
November 12, 2025
Meet Clayton! As we honor Veterans Day, we’re proud to spotlight Clayton, a member of our supply chain team who’s been with FirstEnergy for nearly four years — and served in the U.S. Army from 1995 to 2004, including time in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Clayton shares, “I am proud to contribute to an organization that delivers such a critical service and I feel deeply connected to the community we serve. It is both rewarding and meaningful to support FirstEnergy’s progress and commitment to excellence!”
We’re honored to recognize Clayton’s service — both to our country and our customers.
Fun facts about Clayton:
- Favorite place traveled: Germany.
- Favorite hobbies: Loves woodworking and watching football. He’s a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
- Craziest food ever eaten: In Korea, he ate Beondegi, also known as silkworm pupae.