Kenneth William DeFontes
Chairman at North American Electric Reliability Corp.
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Kenneth William DeFontes is currently the Chairman-Elect at North American Electric Reliability Corp.
He is also a Director at The Center Club, Inc., Baltimore Country Club of Baltimore City, Inc., Harford Flying Club, Inc., and a Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
In the past, Mr. DeFontes served as the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. from 2011 to 2014.
He was also a Director at Doosan Fuel Cell America, Inc., ReliabilityFirst Corp., and the American Gas Association.
Additionally, he held positions as a Director at the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore, Senior Vice President at Constellation Energy Group, Inc., and a Trustee at St. Joseph Medical Center (Maryland) and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
Mr. DeFontes completed his undergraduate degree at Swarthmore College and earned an MBA from Loyola University Maryland, Inc.
Kenneth William DeFontes active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers
 American Society of Mechanical Engineers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Society of Mechanical Engineers operates non-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development for engineering community. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2009-10-26 |
| The Center Club, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2010-04-28 |
Baltimore Country Club of Baltimore City, Inc.
 Baltimore Country Club of Baltimore City, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Baltimore Country Club of Baltimore City, Inc. provides recreational services. The firm's services include golf courses, tennis courts, squash courts and swimming pools. The company was founded on January 12, 1898 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Director/Board Member | 2010-04-28 |
| Harford Flying Club, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2010-04-28 |
North American Electric Reliability Corp.
 North American Electric Reliability Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities 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. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Kenneth William DeFontes
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Baltimore Gas & Electric Co.
 Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. engages in the provision of gas and electricity to Baltimore and central Maryland. The firm offers transmission and distribution services to retail, residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its electric distribution system includes circuit miles of overhead lines and circuit miles of underground lines. The company was founded on June 17, 1816 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-02-28 |
ReliabilityFirst Corp.
 ReliabilityFirst Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services ReliabilityFirst Corp. preserves and enhances electric service reliability and security of the interconnected electric system. It provides technical and marketing support to its members. The company was founded in January 2006 and is headquartered in Canton, OH. | Director/Board Member | 2011-12-31 |
Doosan Fuel Cell America, Inc.
 Doosan Fuel Cell America, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Doosan Fuel Cell America, Inc. manufactures fuel cell power products. It provides clean, efficient and secure energy solutions that scale to multiple megawatts. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in East Hartford, CT. | Director/Board Member | - |
Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore
 Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore operates as an economic development organization. The non-profit company is based in Baltimore, MD. Michelle L. Whelley has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Kenneth William DeFontes
| Swarthmore College | Undergraduate Degree |
| Loyola University Maryland, Inc. | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 13 |
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Constellation Energy Group, Inc.
 Constellation Energy Group, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Constellation Energy Group, Inc. supplies power, natural gas and energy products and services. The company was founded on September 22, 1995 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Utilities |
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co.
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. engages in the provision of gas and electricity to Baltimore and central Maryland. The firm offers transmission and distribution services to retail, residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its electric distribution system includes circuit miles of overhead lines and circuit miles of underground lines. The company was founded on June 17, 1816 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Utilities |
Doosan Fuel Cell America, Inc.
Doosan Fuel Cell America, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Doosan Fuel Cell America, Inc. manufactures fuel cell power products. It provides clean, efficient and secure energy solutions that scale to multiple megawatts. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in East Hartford, CT. | Producer Manufacturing |
St. Joseph Medical Center (Maryland)
 St. Joseph Medical Center (Maryland) Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services St. Joseph Medical Center provides health care services. The company was founded in 1864 and is headquartered in Towson, MD. | Health Services |
North American Electric Reliability Corp.
North American Electric Reliability Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities 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. | Utilities |
ReliabilityFirst Corp.
ReliabilityFirst Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services ReliabilityFirst Corp. preserves and enhances electric service reliability and security of the interconnected electric system. It provides technical and marketing support to its members. The company was founded in January 2006 and is headquartered in Canton, OH. | Commercial Services |
American Gas Association
 American Gas Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Gas Association represents over 200 energy companies that provide natural gas service to 180 million Americans. The private company is based in Washington. The American company's natural gas utilities are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through new and modernized infrastructure and advanced technologies that maintain reliable, resilient, and affordable energy service choices for consumers. The company advocates on behalf of its member natural gas distribution utilities before Federal agencies in the area of energy market regulation. | Commercial Services |
| The Center Club, Inc. | |
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Society of Mechanical Engineers operates non-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development for engineering community. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
 Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Baltimore Symphony Orchestra operates as an American symphony orchestra. It also operates an online store which offers gift certificate, baltiimore symphony orchestra recordings and centeninial. The compay was founed in 1912 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Consumer Services |
Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore
Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore operates as an economic development organization. The non-profit company is based in Baltimore, MD. Michelle L. Whelley has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Commercial Services |
Baltimore Country Club of Baltimore City, Inc.
Baltimore Country Club of Baltimore City, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Baltimore Country Club of Baltimore City, Inc. provides recreational services. The firm's services include golf courses, tennis courts, squash courts and swimming pools. The company was founded on January 12, 1898 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Consumer Services |
| Harford Flying Club, Inc. |
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