ComEd recently announced executive appointments that stem from recent organizational structure changes aimed at improving operational performance and enhancing customer service. 

Michelle Blaise was promoted to vice president of Engineering and Project Management. In this role she will oversee development of reliability programs, capacity planning and project management. 

“Michelle is a seasoned professional who embodies the finest qualities in leadership,” said Frank Clark, chairman and CEO, ComEd. “She will be a great addition to our executive team and we look forward to her continued contributions.” 

Blaise, a 28 year employee, has held a number of key positions within ComEd. Prior to her promotion, Blaise served as director of Engineering where she oversaw maintenance, reliability, and capacity planning. While in this role ComEd achieved an all time best for system reliability with the fewest customer interruptions ever recorded. 

In 2009 Blaise was also recognized as a modern-day technology leader during the 23rd Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) Global Competitive Conference. In addition, Blaise is a member of the Midwest Energy Association, an industry association dedicated to making utility distribution safer and more efficient.

“Michelle’s dynamic leadership and strong innovative ideas will contribute to ComEd’s commitment of delivering efficient and reliable service to our customers,” said Anne Pramaggiore, president and COO, ComEd.

Blaise holds a Master of Business Administration from DePaul University, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology.

Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC), one of the nation’s largest electric utilities with approximately 5.4 million customers. ComEd provides service to approximately 3.8 million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state’s population.