Consumers Energy Names Shannon Thomas New Chief People Officer

JACKSON, Mich., Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy today announced Shannon Thomas as the company's senior vice president and chief people officer, effective September 29.

"I'm thrilled to have Shannon join the Consumers Energy team," said Garrick Rochow, President and CEO of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy. "Shannon's more than 20-year experience in human resources leadership will directly help her drive our vision throughout the entire organization as we better align our people strategy, customer and co-worker needs with our long-term company strategic priorities."

Thomas joins Consumers Energy after serving as chief human resources officer at EnerSys, an energy storage and systems company. She has also held senior leadership roles at The Chemours Company, Owens Corning and Danaher building expertise across global manufacturing, technology and industrials sectors. She is known for elevating the people function in organizations to drive measurable business outcomes and for fostering strong community connections in the places where she works and lives. Thomas holds a bachelor's degree in human resources management from Marietta College and a Master of Business Administration from University of Houston – Clear Lake.

Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

SOURCE CMS Energy