Tom Webb has been CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since August 2002. Over that period, earnings have improved 70% and the stock price has increased more than five-fold from its low of $3.63 early in 2003. In addition, he is the Chairman of the Board of EnerBank USA, a nationwide bank. He also is responsible for CMS Enterprises, all of CMS Energy's businesses outside of the Michigan Utility.
He formerly served as Executive Vice President and CFO for Kellogg Company, a $9 billion revenue, 26,000 employee consumer goods company. He led the $4.6 billion acquisition of Keebler, at the time the largest acquisition in the food sector. While at Kellogg Company, the stock rose 75%.
Tom began his career at Ford Motor Company in 1977, holding increasingly responsible finance and management positions over 22 years in the United States and in Europe. Positions he held include Vice President and CFO of Visteon, an $18 billion automotive component manufacturer, where he helped double returns in three years; Controller of one the Company's five Vehicle Centers, a $32 billion business; Controller, Electronics Division producing in nine countries; and various other senior financial positions.
He is a proud GMU Patriot, receiving a bachelor's degree in finance and an MBA degree from George Mason University, where he met his wife, Donna, who also received an MBA degree from George Mason. In 1998 the university named him Alumnus of the Year. His youngest daughter, Lindsay, is also a George Mason alumni.
Born a Virginian, Tom has proven to be a true Michigander throughout his professional years working in finance across sectors in Pure Michigan. He and his wife, Donna, have three children and two grandchildren. He is a proud father and grandfather, an avid golfer, automotive enthusiast, and a collector of fine wines.
