About FERC 
Office of Electric Reliability
Joseph H. McClelland, Director
Joseph H. McClelland was appointed the first Director of the Office of Electric Reliability by Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher on September 20, 2007.
Mr. McClelland joined the Commission in 2004 as Director of the Division of Reliability within the Office of Energy Markets and Reliability. The Division of Reliability provided engineering analysis and recommendations related to the Commission's authority to approve and enforce mandatory Reliability Standards. It also monitored and addressed issues related to the reliable operation of the Nation's Bulk-Power System and bulk power supply needs.
Mr. McClelland came to the Commission with more than 20 years of experience in the electric utility industry. He began his career with Allegheny Energy Inc., holding a variety of positions in engineering, marketing, regulation and rates, and project development. Immediately prior to joining the Commission, Mr. McClelland was the General Manager of the Custer Public Power District in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University.
Mr. McClelland lives in Chambersburg, PA with his wife and sons and commutes to Washington, DC everyday.
