ROI-NJ and NJBiz Recognize Leadership at
JCP&L and NJ Chamber
MORRISTOWN, N.J., March 17,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim
Fakult, president of New Jersey Operations for FirstEnergy
Corp. (NYSE: FE) and its subsidiary Jersey Central Power &
Light (JCP&L), has been named to the ROI-NJ and NJBiz "power"
lists for his leadership of the state's second-largest electric
utility, as well as his role at the New
Jersey Chamber of Commerce.
Ranked 40 on their Power List 2022: Top 50, which recognizes the
most influential New Jersey
business leaders, ROI-NJ noted that Fakult is "not only the state
leader of one of the most important energy companies, he is also
the chair of the state chamber, one of the many nonprofit
organizations to which he lends his time and thought leadership."
In addition to the Top 50 honor, ROI-NJ included Fakult in their
Power List 2022: New Jersey Executives lineup.
Fakult has also been named to the NJBiz 2022 Power 100 list, an
annual list of the men and women who are creating New Jersey's future. As New Jersey focuses on a clean energy future,
NJBiz highlighted Fakult's leadership on proposals and programs
aimed at supporting the increase in electric vehicle utilization,
improving energy efficiency and aiding in the safe, efficient
delivery of offshore wind-generated power.
"I'm proud of the work JCP&L has done over the past year to
help make New Jersey neighborhoods
attractive places to live, work and do business, while also helping
to drive our state forward under the Clean Energy Master Plan,"
said Fakult. "While it is my name that is on the list, the
recognition really belongs to every member of the JCP&L family
for their dedication to making our customers' lives brighter and
our communities stronger."
A 34-year employee of FirstEnergy, Fakult has overseen its
operations in New Jersey since
2013. Last year, he was appointed to a two-year term as chair of
the New Jersey Chamber of
Commerce's board of directors.
In addition to his leadership roles at JCP&L and the
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce,
Fakult serves on the board of the Alliance for Action, Choose New
Jersey and the New Jersey Utilities Association. He is a member of
the Morris County Chamber Business Cabinet and is chair of the
board of trustees for the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn. Additionally, Fakult was selected as
a member of Governor Phil Murphy's
Restart and Recovery Advisory Council, a group of New Jersey business and municipal leaders that
helped organize and plan the restart of the state's economy
following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under Fakult's leadership, JCP&L has received several awards
for its environmental stewardship and sustainable practices and has
twice been named to the New Jersey Sustainable Business Registry.
JCP&L is the only electric distribution utility on the list of
more than 150 New Jersey companies and organizations recognized for
their environmental leadership efforts.
Community involvement and corporate giving also are top
priorities at JCP&L. In 2021, JCP&L employees raised
$20,000 for 11 different New Jersey foodbanks as part of their "Harvest
for Hunger" drive, which equates to 65,000 total meals. Also last
year, FirstEnergy donated $2.2
million worth of face masks, gloves, cleaning supplies and
other forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) for distribution
by 15 United Way chapters, including in northern New Jersey and Monmouth and Ocean counties.
JCP&L serves 1.1 million customers in the counties of
Burlington, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union
and Warren. Follow JCP&L on
Twitter @JCP_L, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JCPandL or
online at www.jcp-l.com.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and
operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form
one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems,
serving customers in Ohio,
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West
Virginia, Maryland and
New York. The company's
transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of
transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic
regions. Follow FirstEnergy on
Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp or online at
www.firstenergycorp.com.
Editor's Note: A photo of Jim Fakult, president of JCP&L, is available
for download on Flickr.
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