Teri VanSumeren is the executive director of Clean Energy Products at Consumers Energy, a public utility that provides natural gas and electricity to 6.6 million of Michigan's 10 million residents.
Her experience in the utility and clean energy space has made her an asset to the company and customers. She was recognized for her efforts at the 2018 Women of Color in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Conference in Detroit, MI.
VanSumeren is responsible for energy efficiency programs, renewable energy programs, residential demand response, and electric vehicle programs.
Throughout her time as the executive director, she has managed to transform each program she leads into a best-in-class business.
It was under her leadership that the energy efficiency team was recognized as an Energy Star Partner of the Year by the Department of Energy for five years in a row, beginning in 2014.
VanSumeren began her career with Consumers Energy in 1983 as a graduate research analyst before progressing to a senior research analyst and eventually a supervisory role.
She later went on to become the director of market research and oversaw customer research activities for the gas and electric divisions while launching and creating new products.
