John G. Russell

Former President & Chief Executive Officer at CMS Energy Corp.

John G. Russell

John G. Russell

Former President & Chief Executive Officer at CMS Energy Corp.

Overview
Career Highlights

CMS Energy Corp.
Consumers Energy Company

RelSci Relationships

1197

Number of Boards

15

Birthday

1958

Age

62
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Patti Poppe

Future Chief Executive Officer at PG&E Corp. (Effective 01/2021)

Relationship likelihood: Strong

David W. Joos

Former President & Chief Executive Officer at CMS Energy Corp.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

David G. Mengebier

President at Consumers Energy Foundation

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Thomas J. Webb

Former Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at Kellogg Co.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

John Butler

Senior Vice President at CMS Enterprises Co.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

James E. Brunner

Former Chief Legal Counsel, Senior Vice President & General Counsel at CMS Energy Corp.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

William D. Harvey

General Partner at Shade Tree Investments Ltd.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Kenneth A. Whipple, Jr.

President & Director at Ford Holdings LLC

Relationship likelihood: Strong

LeeRoy Wells

Vice President of Consumers Energy Company at CMS Energy Corp.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Garrick J. Rochow

President & Chief Executive Officer at CMS Energy Corp.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

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In The News
Targeted News Service
December 29, 2020
Governor Appoints Two Attorneys, Alumnae to Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees
PR Newswire
November 18, 2020
CMS Energy Announces Patti Poppe Stepping Down as CEO, Garrick Rochow Named President, CEO
RelSci
September 8, 2019
John G. Russell sold $2.33M worth of shares in CMS Energy Corp. in August 2019
Crain's Detroit Business
November 6, 2017
Patti Poppe: Powering change from inside and out
PR Newswire
April 28, 2017
Consumers Energy, Grand Valley State University Celebrate Opening of Leadership Center in Grand Rapids
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John G. Russell
Former President & Chief Executive Officer at CMS Energy Corp.
Education
Program for Management Development
Class of 1994
Harvard University - Harvard Business School

Harvard Business School (HBS) is the graduate business school of Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The school offers a large full-time MBA program, doctoral programs, and many executive education programs. It owns Harvard Business School Publishing, which publishes business books, leadership articles, online management tools for corporate learning, case studies, and the monthly Harvard Business Review.

Bachelor's in Business Administration
Class of 1980
Michigan State University

Michigan State University (MSU) is a public research university located in East Lansing, Michigan, United States and is the first land-grant institution that was created to serve as a model for future land-grant colleges in the country under the 1862 Morrill Act. Michigan State has been labeled one of the "Public Ivies," a publicly funded university considered as providing a quality of education comparable to those of the Ivy League. Following the introduction of the Morrill Act, the college became coeducational and expanded its curriculum beyond agriculture. Today, MSU is the ninth-largest university in the United States, with 47,800 students and 2,954 faculty members.

Career History
President & Chief Executive Officer
2010 - 2016
CMS Energy Corp.

CMS Energy Corp. is a holding company, which engages in business through its subsidiaries. It operates through the following business segments: Electric Utility, Gas Utility, and Enterprises. The Electric Utility segment engages in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity. The Gas Utility segment is comprised of the purchase, transmission, storage, distribution and sale of natural gas The Enterprises segment engages primarily in domestic independent power production, marketing of independent power production and the development and operation of renewable generation. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Jackson, MI.

Director
2001 - 2016
Consumers Energy Company

Consumers Energy Co. engages in the generation of electric power and distribution of natural gas. It operates wind energy parks, hydroelectric plants, and pumped storage hydro electricity plants. The company was founded by William Augustine Foote in 1886 and is headquartered in Jackson, MI.

Manager, Shipping Operation
1985 - 1987
Meijer, Inc.

Meijer, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets and pharmacies. It offers various products in the areas of baby and toddler, clothing and accessories, crafts and art supplies, electronics and computers, furniture and home products, garden and outdoor, gift cards, groceries, health and beauty, home utility and care, jewelry and watches, kitchen and dining, pet supplies, sporting goods, toys, games and bikes, and video games, as well as fresh produce and meat, pharmaceutical products, and apparel. The company was founded by Frederik Gerhard Hendrik Meijerand in 1934 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Boards & Committees
Chairman, Board of Directors
2001 - Prior
Consumers Energy Company

Consumers Energy Co. engages in the generation of electric power and distribution of natural gas. It operates wind energy parks, hydroelectric plants, and pumped storage hydro electricity plants. The company was founded by William Augustine Foote in 1886 and is headquartered in Jackson, MI.

Chairman, Board of Directors
Current
Consumers Energy Foundation

Chairman, Board of Directors
Current
CMS Energy Foundation

Trustee
Current
Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) offers the large number of academic programs and student life activities of a large university and the benefits of a smaller one. Located in Allendale, Michigan, Grand Valley State University has additional campus centers in Grand Rapids and other nearby cities. GVSU offers more than 200 programs of study, including more than 81 bachelor’s degrees. Undergraduate majors include: * Art * Biomedical Science * Chinese Studies * Classical Studies * Creative Writing * Criminal Justice * Engineering * Film * Nursing * Tourism Management Grand Valley State’s College life boasts more than 300 student clubs and organizations. While GVSU’s offerings are numerous, students still benefit from small classes and close contact with faculty. The undergraduate admissions department requires applicants to submit an online application, an application fee, transcripts and ACT or SAT scores. In addition to GPA and test scores, the admissions department also evaluates class ranking and classes taken. They also consider extracurricular activities. Grand Valley State University offers need-based federal financial aid awards like loans, grants and work-study. Grand Valley State also awards scholarships. Some examples of scholarships are performing arts scholarships, academic scholarships and scholarships for transfer students.
Political Donations
$500
2015
Fred Upton

Representative from Michigan's 6th Congressional District

$1,000
2013
David Lee Camp

Partner at Riecker, Van Dam, Barker & Black, P.C.

$250
2013
Daniel Joseph Benishek

Former Representative from Michigan's 1st Congressional District

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Other Affiliations

John G. Russell is affiliated with CMS Energy Corp., Consumers Energy Company, Meijer, Inc., Consumers Energy Company, Consumers Energy Foundation, CMS Energy Foundation, Grand Valley State University, Jackson County Community Foundation, The Right Place, Inc., Michigan Virtual University

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