Melvin D. Williams

Melvin D. Williams retired in 2020 as president of Nicor Gas, a natural gas distribution company and subsidiary of the Southern Company, and senior vice president of Southern Company Gas (positions held since 2015). He has been a director of FirstEnergy since May 2021.

Williams received his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the Savannah State University. Prior to his most recent positions, he held progressively more responsible leadership roles including senior vice president, planning and business services at Nicor Gas and vice president and general manager at Atlanta Gas Light Company and Florida City Gas Company. He is a champion for leadership development and diversity and inclusion-related matters. Over 32 years of utility experience that includes customer engagement, safety, sales, marketing and new business development, regulatory affairs, financial planning and utility operations will enable Williams to provide valuable insight and qualifies him to serve as a member of FirstEnergy’s Board.