News Release: February 1, 2017

Acting Chairman LaFleur Announces Staff Changes

Cheryl LaFleur, Acting Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), announced the following staff changes today:

• Ann Miles, the Director of the Office of Energy Projects (OEP), previously announced her retirement effective February 18. Ms. Miles has been with FERC for more than 30 years, playing a formative role in many aspects of the agency’s hydroelectric and gas pipeline work.
• Terry Turpin has been named the Director of OEP, effective following Ms. Miles’ retirement. Mr. Turpin currently serves as the Deputy Director of OEP.
• John Wood has been named Acting Deputy Director of OEP, effective following Ann Miles’ retirement. Mr. Wood currently serves as the Director of the Division of Pipeline Certificates.
• Last month, Jamie Simler, who previously served as Chief of Staff to Chairman Norman Bay, returned to her position as Director of the Office of Energy Market Regulation.
• Steven Wellner has been named Acting Chief of Staff. Mr. Wellner has been a legal advisor for Acting Chairman LaFleur since April 2014.

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