Thomas W. Vitez

ITC Holdings Corp. operates as an independent electricity transmission company. The firm's operations performed by its regulated operating subsidiaries fall into the following categories: asset planning; engineering, design and construction; asset protection and performance; cyber security operations and engineering; maintenance; and real time operations. The asset planning group uses detailed system models and load forecasts to develop its system expansion capital plans. The engineering, design and construction group is responsible for design, equipment specifications, maintenance plans, and project engineering for capital, operation, and maintenance work. The asset protection and performance group is responsible for safety, human performance, security, and emergency preparedness and response. The cyber security operations and engineering group is responsible for protecting its digital assets and data by deploying advanced tools, techniques and monitoring systems designed to counteract and neutralize cyber threats. The maintenance category develops and track preventive maintenance plans to promote safe and reliable systems. The real time operations engages in the transmission system operators continuously monitor the performance of the transmission systems of its regulated operating subsidiaries, using software and communication systems to perform analysis to plan for contingencies and maintain security and reliability following any unplanned events on the system. The company was founded in November 2003 and is headquartered in Novi, MI.

International Transmission Co. provides electricity transmission and distribution services. The firm operates contiguous, regulated, high-voltage systems that transmit electricity to local electricity distribution facilities from generating stations throughout Michigan and surrounding areas. The company was founded by Joseph L. Welch on May 16, 2000 and is headquartered in Novi, MI.

Michigan Electric Transmission Co. LLC owns and operates transmission systems. It is engaged in the distribution of electric power across Michigan. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MI.

East Central Area Reliability Council (ECAR) used to operate membership organizations. ECAR operated voluntary membership organization in east-central states. The company monitored the flow of wholesale power on the region's transmission system and provided technical support to its members. ECAR was founded in 1967 and was headquartered in Canton, OH.

North American Electric Reliability Corp. provides bulk power system assessment and monitoring services. The firm’s programs cover critical infrastructure monitoring, electronic tagging, readiness program, system operator certification, time error elimination, and central repository for security events. It offers programs and services that support owners, operators and users of bulk power systems. The company was founded on June 1, 1968 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. engages in the generation, sale, and distribution of electricity. It serves residential clients, businesses, builders, and contractors. The company was founded by Charles F. Brush on September 29, 1892 and is headquartered in Akron, OH.