CMS Energy Names Christine Wisniewski as Vice President of Operations Performance

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CMS Energy has announced the appointment of Christine Wisniewski as Vice President of Operations Performance, effective February 1, 2021. Wisniewski, who has been with Consumers Energy since 2014, will guide the implementation of lean operating principles to enhance the company's performance in gas and electric operations. Her focus on data and operational strategy aims to improve customer service and system reliability. Wisniewski holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan-Flint and a Six Sigma Blackbelt in Lean Operations.

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• Christine Wisniewski has extensive experience and a proven track record in operations performance.
• Her appointment aligns with the company's commitment to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.

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JACKSON, Mich., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy, and its principal subsidiary Consumers Energy, today announced Christine (Chris) Wisniewski, currently executive director of Operations Performance Analytics, will be named vice president of Operations Performance, effective February 1, 2021.

Wisniewski will lead lean operating principles across the company, working closely with the gas and electric operations teams. Through the Consumers Energy Way (CE Way), Chris will support improvement of our quality functions and work management systems within Operations.

"Chris's focus on data and the CE Way to improve our business is evident in the outage notification process and our enhanced system reliability," said LeeRoy Wells Jr., senior vice president of Operations at CMS Energy and Consumers Energy. "She is dedicated to our company's commitment to people, planet, and prosperity and ensures excellence in our customer service."

Wisniewski joined Consumers Energy in 2014 and has held leadership roles aimed at utilizing advanced analytics and operational strategy to deliver positive outcomes for our teams and customers. Christine earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan-Flint focused on accounting. Chris has her Six Sigma Blackbelt in Lean Operations and was awarded the 2020 Best Utility Analytics Leader from the Utilities Analytics Institute.

Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider, is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.7 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

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FAQ

Who is the new Vice President of Operations Performance at CMS Energy?

Christine Wisniewski has been named Vice President of Operations Performance at CMS Energy.

When does Christine Wisniewski start her role as Vice President of Operations Performance?

Christine Wisniewski will start her role on February 1, 2021.

What experience does Christine Wisniewski have in operations?

Christine Wisniewski has been with Consumers Energy since 2014, focusing on operational strategy and analytics.

What is the Consumers Energy Way (CE Way)?

The Consumers Energy Way (CE Way) is a framework aimed at improving quality functions and work management systems within the company.

How does Christine Wisniewski's expertise benefit CMS Energy?

Her expertise in data and lean operations is expected to enhance system reliability and customer service.