Update: Nominating Committee seeks nominations for Western Energy Markets Governing Body member candidates by 3/21/25

The Western Energy Markets (WEM) Governing Body Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the WEM Governing Body. Candidates are selected in accordance with the Selection Policy for the WEM Governing Body by a Nominating Committee comprised of Western Energy Markets (WEM) stakeholder representatives.

Current WEM Governing Body Member Andrew Campbell, whose term is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2025, has expressed interest in being reappointed to the position. WEM Governing Body Member John Prescott, first appointed to serve on the WEM Governing Body starting July 1, 2016, is not eligible for re-appointment.

The Nominating Committee has started its process, and members will work with their sectors and Korn Ferry, an executive search firm, to nominate a slate of two candidates to the WEM Governing Body. 

A position specification with instructions on how to nominate a candidate, including by self-nomination, is now available on the WEM governance webpage.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to work with their Nominating Committee sector representative, if applicable, and should submit applications to Korn Ferry representatives Shelly Fust at shelly.fust@kornferry.com (cc Peter Bogin at peter.bogin@kornferry.com and Savanna Bridgwater at savanna.bridgwater@kornferry.com). 

Qualified candidates must meet independence requirements that follow FERC requirements related to regional transmission organizations and independent system operators. Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on March 21, 2025.

Members of the Nominating Committee include the following: