Consumers Energy Names Megan Sall Rydecki as Community Affairs Manager for Kent County

Grand Rapids, Mich. Friday, November 13, 2020

Consumers Energy has named Megan Sall Rydecki as community affairs manager for Kent County, bringing years of community experience to her new role as the company’s local government and community representative.

Rydecki was most recently deputy city manager for the city of Wyoming. She has also worked for The Right Place Inc., the Grand Rapids-based regional economic development organization. Kent County, including the city of Grand Rapids and surrounding communities, is the largest metropolitan area within Consumers Energy’s electric service territory.

“We’re excited that Megan is joining our team in a role that is vital to the prosperity of our company and the greater Grand Rapids community,” said Josh Burgett, Consumers Energy’s executive director of community engagement. “Megan has a proven track record and brings significant experience and trusted relationships with leaders across Kent County that will allow her to both share our passion for these communities’ success and help deliver energy solutions to our customers.”

 “Leaving the city of Wyoming was a tough decision but I’m so pleased I can continue giving back to Kent County in another way, helping Consumers Energy deliver world-class performance to its customers,” said Rydecki, who recently changed her name. “This region is poised for continued growth and I’m thrilled to remain a part of its future.”

Rydecki begins her new role Nov. 16 and will work alongside outgoing Community Affairs Manager Karen McCarthy, who will retire in early 2021 after more than 37 years with the company.

Rydecki currently serves as chair of the Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees, co-chair of Grand Rapids WhiteWater’s Campaign Cabinet and is a board member of the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest energy provider, is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.7 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

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