About

John G. Russell is the retired President and Chief Executive Officer of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy, a position he held from 2010 to 2016. He has served as a director since 2010 and as Chairman of the Board since 2016.

Russell is qualified to serve on the Board based on the knowledge and experience acquired throughout his more than 30 years with Consumers, where he previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer and as Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer - Electric. He has in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the utility, and his hands-on experience and the leadership positions he has held provide the Board with a valuable perspective.

Roles

Cms Energy Corp.
Chairman of the Board · Current role
2010–present
CMS Energy / Consumers Energy
President and Chief Executive Officer · Principal occupation
2010 - 2016
Consumers Energy
President and Chief Operating Officer · Prior role
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Consumers Energy
Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer - Electric · Prior role
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Grand Valley University Foundation
Director
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The Russell Family Foundation
Chairman
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Grand Valley State University
Director · Former
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CMS Energy and Consumers Energy
President and Chief Executive Officer
2010-2016

External Roles

Hubbell Incorporated
Director
2011 - 2024

Director Compensation

FY 2025
Fees earned or paid in cash
$290,000
Stock awards
$175,000
Total
$465,000

Also at Cms Energy Corp.

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