Over the course of his 39-year career, Tom Webb has continuously demonstrated dedication and skill, providing financial solutions across multiple sectors. As Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CMS Energy, his strategic decision-making has proven invaluable, improving earnings by 70%.

 
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Executive Vice President and CFO
CMS Energy Corporation | 2002-Present

Fourth largest combined Gas and Electric Company in America; $11 billion equity, with the best EPS growth record in the sector.

Architect of a turn-around from near bankruptcy in 2002 to one of the best performing Utilities in the Country.  Grew EPS 7½% a year for 13 years; TSR and Stock growth highest among all US utilities for the last twelve years – up 477%; #2 up 378%; peer average up 210%; S&P 500 up 135%.  CFO ranked #1 among sell/buy side analysts five years in a row.

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Executive Vice President and CFO
Kellogg Company | 1999-2002

Battle Creek, Michigan $9 billion revenue consumers goods company.

Architect for the transition of company from one defined by functions to one of accountable business units with substantial increases in sales, profit, and cash flow. 
 
Led the $4.6 billion acquisition of Keebler, the largest food acquisition as of that date, enabled Kellogg to expand beyond its traditional breakfast focus and image.  Improved cash flow 34% to a record and improved investor confidence (Stock up 75% in two years).

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Vice President and CFO
Visteon Corporation
1996-1999

Dearborn, Michigan $17.8 billion revenue, 79,000 employee automotive parts company with major production facilities in 30 countries.

Selected by CEO of Ford Motor Company to help create and take public the automotive parts business of Ford.  Reshaped portfolio by acquiring six businesses and divesting five.  Established accountable business units to improve net margin and EVA from negative to consistently, healthy positive.

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Ford Motor Company

Dearborn, Michigan $164 billion revenue, 354,000 employee automotive manufacturer.

1994-1996 – Controller, Vehicle Center ($32 billion revenue) 
1993-1994 – Controller, Electronics Division ($3 billion revenue)  
1991-1992 – Director Company Financial Studies  
1988-1990 – Director, Latin America and Asia Pacific  
1977-1988 – Various management and finance positions in Europe and the U.S.

Tom serves as chairman of the board of EnerBank USA, a nationwide provider of consumer loans. He is also a member of the boards of directors for the Business Leaders for Michigan and Southwest Michigan First. During his career with Ford Motor Company, Tom served as a board member on various automotive-related companies, including Conix headquartered in Canada, Halla Climate Control and Electronics companies in Korea, Samcor in South Africa, Yan Feng in China, Toledo Molding and Die in Ohio, and Climate Systems in India.

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ENERBANK USA
Chairman of the Board
2002-Present

50-State Bank - Top 3% in returns on equity and assets of all US Banks; Top 9% in Assets; Top 5% in Net Income.

Transitioned the Bank from a $50 million business to a $1.5 billion bank with top decile growth and Safety and Soundness among all US Banks.  Annual earnings up from $1 million ten years ago to over $50 million.

 

Business Leaders for Michigan

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Southwest Michigan First
Chair Finance and Audit Committee

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