About FERC 
Previous Chairmen
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
| Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph T. Kelliher | July 9, 2005 | Present |
| Patrick H. Wood, III | September 1, 2001 | July 8, 2005 |
| Curtis L. Hebert, Jr. | January 22, 2001 | August 31, 2001 |
| James J. Hoecker | June 19, 1997 | January 18, 2001 |
| Elizabeth Anne Moler | February 5, 1993 | June 16, 1997 |
| Martin L. Allday | November 21, 1989 | February 5, 1993 |
| Martha O. Hesse | October 6, 1986 | November 19, 1989 |
| Anthony G. Sousa* | February 1, 1986 | October 5, 1986 |
| Raymond J. O’Connor | November 10, 1983 | January 31, 1986 |
| C.M. Butler, III | June 5, 1981 | October 5, 1983 |
| Charles B. Curtis | October 1, 1977 | January 1, 1981 |
Federal Power Commission
| Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Charles B. Curtis | August 10, 1977 | September 30, 1977 |
| Richard L. Dunham | October 20, 1975 | August 9, 1977 |
| John N. Nassikas | August 1, 1969 | June 22, 1975 |
| Lee C. White | March 2, 1966 | July 31, 1969 |
| Joseph C. Swidler | September 1, 1961 | December 30, 1965 |
| Jerome K. Kuykendall | May 15, 1953 | August 31, 1961 |
| Thomas C. Buchanan | January 5, 1952 | May 15, 1953 |
| Mon C. Wallgren | May 24, 1950 | October 1, 1951 |
| Nelson Lee Smith | January 1, 1947 | May 24, 1950 |
| Leland Olds | December 14, 1945 | January 1, 1947 |
| Basil Manly | September 21, 1944 | September 14, 1945 |
| Leland Olds | January 1, 1940 | June 22, 1944 |
| Clyde L. Seavey | September 30, 1937 | December 31, 1939 |
| Frank R. McNinch | July 19, 1933 | September 30, 1937 |
| George Otis Smith | December 22, 1930 | July 18, 1933 |
*Acting Chairman designated by President Ronald Reagan
