Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> June 11, 2001

Richard Marsh – Firstenergy Corporation (fe)

RICHARD H. MARSH has been Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of FirstEnergy Corporation since 1998. He was vice President of Finance from 1997 to 1998 and Treasurer until 1998. He is responsible for the accounting, auditing, benefit investment, investor relations, rates, shareholder services and treasury functions. Mr. Marsh received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Kent State University, a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Akron. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and Certified Management Accountant. Mr. Marsh is Chairman of the Utility Pension Fund Study Group and a member of the Cleveland Society of Security Analysts. He is past President of United Disability Services in Akron and Family Services of Summit County. He is a member of the Advancement Council of the College of Business Administration at The University of Akron, Chair of the Endowment Committee for the Western Reserve Girl Scout Council, a Trustee of the FirstEnergy Foundation, and a Trustee of H. M. Life Opportunity Services. Profile
TWST: Can we start off with a quick overview of FirstEnergy in terms of

how you see the company today?

Mr. Marsh: FirstEnergy is a diversified energy services holding company.

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