Consumers Energy Names Shannon Thomas New Chief People Officer

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Consumers Energy (NYSE:CMS) has appointed Shannon Thomas as their new Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, effective September 29, 2025. Thomas brings over 20 years of human resources leadership experience, joining from EnerSys where she served as Chief Human Resources Officer.

Thomas's background includes senior leadership positions at The Chemours Company, Owens Corning, and Danaher, with expertise in global manufacturing, technology, and industrial sectors. She holds a bachelor's degree in human resources management from Marietta College and an MBA from University of Houston – Clear Lake. Consumers Energy serves 6.8 million residents across Michigan's Lower Peninsula as the state's largest energy provider.

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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.

 

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FAQ

Who is Shannon Thomas, the new Chief People Officer at Consumers Energy (NYSE:CMS)?

Shannon Thomas is an HR executive with over 20 years of experience, previously serving as Chief Human Resources Officer at EnerSys. She has held senior leadership roles at The Chemours Company, Owens Corning, and Danaher.

When will Shannon Thomas start as Chief People Officer at Consumers Energy?

Shannon Thomas will begin her role as Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at Consumers Energy on September 29, 2025.

What is Shannon Thomas's educational background?

Shannon 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.

How many customers does Consumers Energy (NYSE:CMS) serve?

Consumers Energy serves 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents across all 68 Lower Peninsula counties with natural gas and/or electricity services.