At PECO, leadership means integrity, forward thinking, openness to ideas and principled decision-making. PECO has been serving the Greater Philadelphia region for more than 130 years. That kind of longevity doesn't happen by chance. It happens because of the men and women whose talents and skills guide our strategic direction and inspire others to follow their lead.
Our values are part of our daily operations and our commitment to the region. PECO defines itself through how we operate and what we believe. Our values reflect the principles we stand for and guide our actions and our interactions.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Innocenzo is responsible for leadership of PECO’s overall performance associated with service reliability, customer satisfaction, financial management, and regulatory and external affairs. Based in Philadelphia, PECO is Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas utility. The company employs roughly 2,700 people and generates approximately $2.8 billion in annual revenue. A subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, the nation’s largest competitive energy provider, PECO serves 1.6 million electric and more than 525,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EXC."
Innocenzo previously served as senior vice president and chief operating officer, where he was responsible for leadership of PECO’s overall performance associated with operations, safety, service reliability, customer satisfaction and financial management. Prior to this position, he served as vice president, Distribution System Operations and Advanced Grid and Meter Technology, where he was responsible for the operation of the company’s electric and natural gas distribution systems as well as the design and deployment of PECO’s new metering technology system. Innocenzo also served as the director of Gas Operations, Quality Services and Performance Improvement. He also served as a regional director in Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia counties, as well as a regional engineering manager for Chester and Delaware counties. Innocenzo also was the emergency services supervisor in Philadelphia and a project engineer in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties.
Innocenzo serves on the boards of the Philadelphia Free Library, the Philadelphia Police Athletic League, the Southeastern Electric Exchange, the American Gas Association, the Energy Association of Pennsylvania, the Franklin Institute, the Satell Institute, and the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. Innocenzo also led special projects with the Edison Electric Institute and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation.
Innocenzo holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Widener University and a MBA from Villanova University.
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
McDonald is responsible for leadership of PECO’s overall performance associated with operations, safety, service reliability, customer satisfaction and financial management. Based in Philadelphia, PECO is Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas utility. The company employs roughly 2,700 people and generates approximately $2.8 billion in annual revenue. A subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, the nation’s largest competitive energy provider, PECO serves 1.6 million electric and more than 525,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EXC."
McDonald previously served as vice president, Utility Integration at Pepco Holdings for nearly three years. Pepco Holdings serves as the parent company for Atlantic City Electric, Delmarva Power, and Pepco; and are also owned by PECO parent company, Exelon Corporation. In this role, he oversaw the project management initiative responsible for integrating Pepco Holdings into the Exelon organization. Key areas of focus included merger commitments, synergy savings, utility operations and reliability enhancements. Prior to this position, McDonald served in various leadership roles at PECO including, vice president of Technical Services, and director-level roles in Distribution System Operations, Transmission and Regional Electric Operations.
McDonald serves on the boards of the Business Leaders Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) in Philadelphia and Drexel Neumann Academy in Chester City. He also serves as one of PECO’s co-leads for the annual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Light the Night Walk and the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days Campaign.
John holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and MBA from Drexel University.
Senior Vice President, Regulatory and External Affairs
Through leadership of regulatory strategy and policy, government affairs, economic development, energy purchasing, corporate philanthropy and employee volunteerism, Murphy drives PECO's commitment to provide its customers with safe, reliable, clean and affordable energy and energy services. Her team also manages PECO's suite of award-winning energy efficiency programs and oversees the company's largest customer accounts. She also is the chair of PECO's Political Action Committee (PAC). Based in Philadelphia, PECO is Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas utility. The company employs roughly 2,700 people and generates approximately $2.8 billion in annual revenue. A subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, the nation’s largest competitive energy provider, PECO serves 1.6 million electric and more than 525,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EXC."
Prior to coming to PECO, Murphy was chief operating officer of the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) where she managed operations of the bridges, cruise terminal, passenger ferry, rail yard and public safety. Before joining the DRPA, Murphy served as the director of Government and Regulatory Affairs with Roadway Services, one of the nation's largest trucking companies. She began her career as the transportation director for the Speaker of the New York Assembly.
Murphy serves on the boards of the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, Pennsylvania Conference for Women, Beltline Railroad, Mayor's Commission on Literacy and the Committee of Seventy.
For her commitment to the community, she has been recognized by the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Take the Lead Award), PathWays Pennsylvania (Trailblazer Award) and the March of Dimes (Service to Humanity Award). The Pennsylvania Diversity Council honored her as a 2015 Most Powerful & Influential Woman. Murphy also was named one of the Main Line's Most Influential Women by Main Line Today.
Murphy received her bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Albany.
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer
Stefani is responsible for the oversight of all financial activities for PECO. Based in Philadelphia, PECO is Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas utility. The company employs roughly 2,700 people and generates approximately $2.8 billion in annual revenue. A subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, the nation’s largest competitive energy provider, PECO serves 1.6 million electric and more than 525,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EXC."
Prior to joining PECO, Stefani served as Vice President of Corporate Development at Exelon, where he was responsible for the identification and execution of merger, acquisition, and divestiture opportunities. Before joining Exelon, he led strategic investments in North America, Europe, and South Africa for Caterpillar’s Corporate Development Group. Prior to his corporate development work, Stefani provided strategic and capital markets advisory services to major corporations for eight years while serving as an investment banker at Citigroup and Marathon Capital.
Earlier in his career, Stefani served as an officer in the United States Navy. He was commissioned in 1996 and attended flight school. He served on active duty from 1996 to 2003 and earned several designations, including mission commander, instructor, and aviation safety officer.
Stefani serves on the Board of Directors of the Urban League of Philadelphia and as a volunteer referee for the U12 division of the American Youth Soccer Organization Region 210. He is also a member of the University of Notre Dame Sorin Society.
Stefani earned an undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame and a MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.
Senior Vice President of Customer Operations & Chief Customer Officer
Williamson is responsible for all aspects of the company's customer-focused strategy, initiatives, and operations, including PECO's Customer Care Center and Advanced Metering Infrastructure organization. Based in Philadelphia, PECO is Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas utility. The company employs roughly 2,700 people and generates approximately $2.8 billion in annual revenue. A subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, the nation’s largest competitive energy provider, PECO serves 1.6 million electric and more than 525,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EXC."
Williamson previously served as senior vice president and Chief Commercial Risk Officer for Exelon Corporation, where she led the risk management function for Constellation and Exelon Generation, and was responsible for the identification, assessment, and monitoring of strategic, financial, and operational risk as well as the communication of those risks to the Finance & Risk Committee of the Exelon Board of Directors. She also held several roles in Constellation’s commercial risk organization and on the company’s proprietary trading team. Prior to joining Exelon Corporation, Williamson was a member of the Assurance and Business Advisory team at Arthur Andersen.
Williamson currently serves on the boards of the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland and Code in the Schools. She is also a member of Executive Leadership Council.
Williamson holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, and an MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.
Vice President of Communications
Bergman is responsible for the development and execution of PECO’s strategic communications programs, including internal and external communications, media relations, social media and advertising to enhance the company’s reputation and support its business objectives. Based in Philadelphia, PECO is Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas utility. The company employs roughly 2,700 people and generates approximately $2.8 billion in annual revenue. A subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, the nation’s largest competitive energy provider, PECO serves 1.6 million electric and more than 525,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EXC."
A seasoned communications leader with more than 20 years of experience, Bergman previously led enterprise communications for Lockheed Martin’s $16 billion rotary and mission systems business and held several other strategic communications roles at the company. Before that, she served in communications leadership positions at Campbell Soup Company, GE Energy, Aga Foodservice Equipment and Ford Motor Company.
Bergman serves on the board of trustees for Allies in Caring and volunteers at the Food Bank of South Jersey. During her time with Lockheed Martin, she also served as executive champion for the company’s Hispanic Employee Resource Group.
Bergman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, and an MBA from Rutgers University.
Vice President, Gas
Bradley is responsible for Gas Construction & Maintenance, Engineering, Supply & Transportation, Plant Operations & System Control, New Business and Regulatory Compliance. Based in Philadelphia, PECO is Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas utility. The company employs roughly 2,700 people and generates approximately $2.8 billion in annual revenue. A subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, the nation’s largest competitive energy provider, PECO serves 1.6 million electric and more than 525,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EXC."
Prior to this current position, Bradley served as vice president, Support Services, responsible for Safety, Environmental, Fleet Services & Real Estate & Facilities, Human Performance & Quality Assurance. Prior to that, he served as chief security officer (CSO) at PJM Interconnection LLC in Valley Forge. Bradley originally joined PECO in 1984 as an engineer and worked both as a plant manager in power generation and utility operations during his tenure. He also served as the director of Environmental, Safety and Industrial Hygiene.
Bradley is currently a member of the International Security Managers Association (ISMA) and ASIS International. He is also a member of the Governor’s Pennsylvania Department of Homeland Security’s Advisory board. He is on the board of directors of the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition and served on industry Political Action Committees. He is a past member of the PAC board of directors and completed Philadelphia’s Leadership Inc. He has received the YMCA Black Achiever’s Award and also served as a mentor in the Philadelphia Regional Introduction of Minorities to Engineering program for 10 years.
Bradley received his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Widener University and a master’s in management from Penn State University.
Vice President, Transmission & Substations
Crowe oversees the safe and reliable operation of PECO’s electric transmission system, including transmission and substation construction, operation and maintenance, transmission control room operations, NERC Reliability Standards Compliance and PJM interactions. Based in Philadelphia, PECO is Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas utility. The company employs roughly 2,700 people and generates approximately $2.8 billion in annual revenue. A subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, the nation’s largest competitive energy provider, PECO serves 1.6 million electric and more than 525,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EXC."
Prior to his current position, Crowe served as vice president of Energy Acquisition, where he was responsible for the the procurement of electric supply, interface with retail electric generation suppliers, and procurement of renewable energy on behalf of PECO to ensure compliance with Pennsylvania's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards (AEPS) requirements. During his career, he served as an electrical engineer, an account executive, and assumed increasing roles of responsibility in corporate planning and development, customer choice implementation, and regulatory and government affairs.
Crowe serves on the boards of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Futures and the YMCA of the Upper Main Line.
Crowe holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in finance, both from Drexel University.
Vice President, Customer Operations
Feldhake oversees the daily operations of PECO’s customer interfacing departments, including Credit and Collections, Billing and Payment, Universal Services, Field and Meter Services, Call Center, Smart Grid Strategy, and is responsible for the development of strategic customer platforms. Based in Philadelphia, PECO is Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas utility. The company employs roughly 2,700 people and generates approximately $2.8 billion in annual revenue. A subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, the nation’s largest competitive energy provider, PECO serves 1.6 million electric and more than 525,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EXC."
Prior to her current position, Feldhake served as director, Customer Care, where she was responsible for all aspects of PECO’s call center operations. During her career, she has held various roles of increasing responsibility in Market Research, Large Accounts, Sales and Revenue Forecasting, Customer Insights, and Customer Financial Operations. In addition, she also worked in Supply as part of Exelon’s Business Services Company.
Feldhake is on the Board of Historic Philadelphia Inc.
Feldhake holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and psychology from Bucknell University and an MBA from Temple University.
Vice President & General Counsel
Gay serves as the chief legal officer of the company and oversees its team of attorneys responsible for all aspects of PECO’s legal affairs in Pennsylvania, as well as PECO’s claims department. Based in Philadelphia, PECO is Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas utility. The company employs roughly 2,700 people and generates approximately $2.8 billion in annual revenue. A subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, the nation’s largest competitive energy provider, PECO serves 1.6 million electric and more than 525,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EXC."
Gay previously served as vice president of Governmental & External Affairs, where he was responsible for state and local government affairs, along with external stakeholder outreach, marketing, large customer services, and for the company’s economic development initiatives. Before that, he provided legal support to PECO’s regulatory department. Prior to joining PECO, Gay supported Verizon Communication’s legal team, served at the law firm of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, and clerked for U.S. District Judge Raymond A. Jackson. Before entering the legal profession, he worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs in its Adjudication Division, at Valley Forge National Park as a park ranger, and as a writer at KYW NewsRadio.
Gay currently serves on the boards of the Committee of 70, the Public Interest Law Center, Steppingstone Scholars, Inc., and the Philadelphia Zoo.
He holds an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Penn State University and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law.
Vice President, Support Services
Hamilton is responsible for all of PECO’s Operations Support functions, including environmental, safety, and human performance programs, training and methods, real estate and facilities, mapping, and fleet maintenance. Based in Philadelphia, PECO is Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas utility. The company employs roughly 2,700 people and generates approximately $2.8 billion in annual revenue. A subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, the nation’s largest competitive energy provider, PECO serves 1.6 million electric and more than 525,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EXC."
Prior to her current position, Hamilton served as vice president and chief of staff, office of the CEO, Exelon Utilities. During her career, she has held various roles of increasing responsibility at PECO and Exelon, including PECO Gas Operations, Exelon Governmental, Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy, and Exelon Generation’s Office of the President & CEO.
Before joining Exelon, Amy spent time in private law practice and worked as a child advocate social worker for several years.
Hamilton holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Gettysburg College and a law degree from Widener University’s School of Law.
Vice President, Electric Operations. PECO
LeVine oversees the daily operation of PECO’s electric distribution system, including; management of the company’s Distribution System Operations and Construction and Maintenance organization. Based in Philadelphia, PECO is Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas utility. The company employs roughly 2,700 people and generates approximately $2.8 billion in annual revenue. A subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, the nation’s largest competitive energy provider, PECO serves 1.6 million electric and more than 525,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EXC."
Prior to her current position, LeVine served as vice president of Technical Services, where she was responsible for the Distribution Engineering, Project Management, Long-Range Planning, and Vegetation Management organizations for PECO. During her career, she has held various roles of increasing responsibility in PECO Gas Operations, Field Operations, Transmission & Substations, and Exelon Utilities.
LeVine serves as a director on the boards of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania and the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia.
Vice President, Human Resources
Mary Walker is the vice president of Human Resources for PECO. She is a highly sought-after strategic business partner who specializes in human resources and delivering progressive talent solutions.
Walker has over 20 years of experience leading organizational transformations. Over the course of her career, she has worked in talent acquisition and talent management functions to deliver innovative solutions to her many clients in the areas of strategic program management, career management, succession planning, performance management, organizational development and employee/labor relations. She has also overseen the process of candidate attraction and selection, employee development and the retention of human capital.
Walker has been equally as committed to giving back to her community. Beyond her dedicated support to many local non-profit organizations, she holds a Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership from Lasalle. She sits on the Board of Directors for AchieveAbility (current Chair) and Mission First Housing Group. She has been named an Energy for the Community Achievement Award winner and a recipient of the Philadelphia Tribune’s Women Achieving Award. She has also been featured on national and local panels and was featured on NBC’s Growing Greater Philadelphia.
Walker holds a bachelor’s degree in business from the Fox School of Business at Temple University and a master’s degree in business administration from Eastern University. She has also obtained certifications from numerous organizations including Cornell University for Resolution Facilitation and Human Resources Certification Institute as a Human Resources Professional (PHR).
Walker resides in Philadelphia with her daughter, Ashley.
Vice President, Information Technology
Lyman is responsible for all information technology at PECO, including strategy & planning, project delivery, daily operations, and implementation of the information technology portions of PECO’s Smart Meter/Smart Grid initiatives. She also has responsibility for the customer platform shared by PECO and ComEd. Based in Philadelphia, PECO is Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas utility. The company employs roughly 2,700 people and generates approximately $2.8 billion in annual revenue. A subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, the nation’s largest competitive energy provider, PECO serves 1.6 million electric and more than 525,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EXC."
Prior to her current position, Lyman was director of IT Solutions, leading the IT components of PECO’s Smart Grid/Smart Meter project. She joined PECO in 2011 after spending two years with Exelon Generation as the director of Information Technology Projects. Lyman’s background includes more than nine years of energy industry experience and more than 17 years of extensive project/program and operations experience. She was the lead for Operational Excellence at NRG Energy Inc., responsible for leading multiple project teams to deliver large, complex technical and process improvement initiatives.
Lyman is an active member of the Project Manager Institute (PMI) and the International Society of Six Sigma Professionals (ISSSP). She is an active volunteer for organizations, including Philabundance, In2books program for children and Autism Speaks.
Lyman has received Six Sigma Black Belt certification and has multiple project management and leadership certifications.
Vice President of Governmental & External Affairs
Oliver is responsible for state and local government affairs, including the development of the company’s legislative agenda. He is also responsible for external stakeholder outreach, marketing, large customer services, and for the company’s economic development initiatives. Based in Philadelphia, PECO is Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas utility. The company employs roughly 2,700 people and generates approximately $2.8 billion in annual revenue. A subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, the nation’s largest competitive energy provider, PECO serves 1.6 million electric and more than 525,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EXC."
Oliver previously served as PECO’s vice president of Corporate Communications, where he provided strategic oversight of the company’s brand and reputation, leading the company’s internal and external communications efforts. This included media relations, social media, content creation, and advertising campaigns. Before joining PECO, Oliver was a candidate for mayor of Philadelphia, and worked as vice president of External Affairs and senior vice president of Marketing and Corporate Communications at Philadelphia Gas Works, the nation's largest municipally-owned natural gas utility. In previous experience, he also served as Press Secretary for the City of Philadelphia under Mayor Michael A. Nutter, where he was the spokesman and primary point of contact for local, regional, and national media. Oliver also served as Director of Communication for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
Oliver currently serves on the boards of Philadelphia Youth Network, Philadelphia Works, Leadership Philadelphia, Philadelphia Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, and the Philadelphia Ad Club. He also sits on the Corporate Leadership Board of the Barnes Museum, and is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated.
Oliver is a graduate of Milton Hershey School, a boarding school for economically disadvantaged children. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Lock Haven University, a master’s degree in Communications from LaSalle University, and an MBA from Saint Joseph's University.
Vice President, Technical Services
Singh is responsible for the overall management of PECO’s electric assets and system performance, including distribution equipment and standards, distribution capacity planning, project management, reliability and maintenance programs, vegetation management, investment strategy, and contract management. Based in Philadelphia, PECO is Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas utility. The company employs roughly 2,700 people and generates approximately $2.8 billion in annual revenue. A subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, the nation’s largest competitive energy provider, PECO serves 1.6 million electric and more than 525,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EXC."
Prior to his current position, Singh served as director, Security Programs and Compliance for Exelon Utilities, where he was responsible for leading the development of the comprehensive physical security strategy and programs for Exelon’s utility companies. During his career, he has also held various roles of increasing responsibility in PECO Gas and Electric Operations, including director of Regional Electric Operations.
Singh serves as a director on the boards of Cradles to Crayons, ValleyPoint Church, The Please Touch Museum, and The Penn State University Board of Educational Equity.
Singh holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University and a MBA from Villanova University.
Vice President, Regulatory Policy and Strategy
Webster oversees the company’s regulatory strategy, policy and regulatory affairs, acting as the company interface with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. He also oversees the procurement of electric supply, interface with electric generation suppliers and procurement of renewable energy on behalf of PECO to ensure compliance with Pennsylvania's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards (AESP) requirements. Based in Philadelphia, PECO is Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas utility. The company employs roughly 2,700 people and generates approximately $2.8 billion in annual revenue. A subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, the nation’s largest competitive energy provider, PECO serves 1.6 million electric and more than 525,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EXC."
Prior to his current position, Webster was director of Rates and Regulatory Affairs. During his more than 25 years with the company Webster has led merger integration efforts, supported long-term strategic development, reorganization and cost reduction initiatives, and was responsible for the oversight of Information technology and business process changes to implement customer choice at PECO. Webster began his career in the company’s Nuclear Construction Division where he was involved in the construction of Limerick Units 1 and 2.
Webster currently serves on the board of directors of the YMCA of Philadelphia.
Webster holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Delaware and an MBA from Villanova University.
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