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FirstEnergy Names Don Rettig VP, FirstEnergy Foundation President

PR Newswire•02/11/2026•15:16 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Don Rettig named FirstEnergy VP and FirstEnergy Foundation president
  • ➤Foundation invested $5 million in Hunger Action Month grants in 2026
  • ➤Shelter, Safety and Stability funding increased to $500,000 in 2026
  • ➤Nearly $6.5 million in community support distributed during 2026

Expert Statements

Wade Smith, President, FirstEnergy Utilities

“The Foundation is one of the ways we give back and make a difference beyond the work we do every day. Don has spent his career bringing companies and communities together and knows that doing this work well means understanding community needs, building relationships and being disciplined about where we focus our resources.”

FirstEnergy Names Don Rettig VP, FirstEnergy Foundation President PR Newswire

Experienced philanthropy leader to help advance Foundation's strategic community investment priorities

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