Exelon Announces New Executive Leadership in Governmental, Regulatory, and External Affairs
Exelon Corporation (Nasdaq: EXC), a Fortune 200 energy company and the nation’s largest utility by customer count, today announced strategic leadership appointments within its Governmental, Regulatory and External Affairs (GREA) organization. These changes reflect Exelon’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its relationships with stakeholders and advancing regulatory and legislative priorities across the Mid-Atlantic. At the same time, the company announced the upcoming retirement of one of its long-serving senior executives, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new leadership chapter.
Strategic Promotions to Enhance Regional Leadership
Jaclyn Cantler, formerly Vice President of Electric Operations for Pepco Holdings, has been appointed Senior Vice President of Governmental, Regulatory and External Affairs for Delaware and New Jersey. Her new role emphasizes Exelon’s intensified strategic investment in these two key markets. Cantler will now oversee all regulatory, legislative, and strategic affairs for Delmarva Power in Delaware and Atlantic City Electric in New Jersey. She will report directly to Tyler Anthony, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pepco Holdings.
Valencia McClure, previously Vice President of GREA and Pepco Region President, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, GREA for Maryland and the District of Columbia. In this expanded role, McClure will be responsible for driving legislative, regulatory, and strategic initiatives across Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Delmarva Power Maryland, and Pepco, further reinforcing Exelon’s unified approach to public policy and stakeholder engagement. She will report to Colette Honorable, Executive Vice President of Public Policy and Chief Legal Officer at Exelon. McClure will work in close coordination with the leadership of each local energy company under the Exelon umbrella.
These two appointments reflect the company’s internal succession strategy and its emphasis on continuity, experience, and deep customer commitment across its service territories.
Leadership Transition: Alexander Núñez to Retire
Exelon also announced that Alexander Núñez, current Senior Vice President of GREA for BGE, will retire at the end of August 2025 after an illustrious 24-year career with the company. Throughout his tenure, Núñez played an instrumental role in cultivating community partnerships, leading policy efforts, and fostering regulatory excellence, particularly in Maryland. His retirement signals a significant moment for BGE and Exelon, as the company reflects on his contributions and prepares for a seamless leadership handoff.
Executive Perspectives on the New Chapter
Colette Honorable, in discussing the appointments, said:
“These appointments reflect our commitment across Exelon to operate in ways that bring the most value to our customers. The policy landscape is evolving rapidly, and we must remain at the forefront. We’re fortunate to have a highly capable leadership team and proud to promote leaders like Jaclyn and Valencia, whose expertise and passion are critical to our advocacy efforts and to strengthening relationships across our jurisdictions.”
Tamla Olivier, President and CEO of BGE, highlighted the significance of the leadership realignment:
“By consolidating our Maryland regulatory and legislative teams under one senior leader, we gain a more agile and responsive organization. Valencia’s deep experience, especially in building strong connections in both the District of Columbia and Maryland, ensures we are well-positioned to serve our customers and stakeholders. I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Alex Núñez for his service, leadership, and legacy of collaboration and community impact.”
Tyler Anthony, President and CEO of Pepco Holdings, added:
“Valencia and Jaclyn are collaborative, motivational leaders who understand the needs of the communities we serve. Their customer-centric approach and operational experience will enhance the delivery of reliable, affordable service across our Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and D.C. operations. We are confident they will bring continued excellence to our external engagement strategies.”
Profiles of the New Senior Leaders
Jaclyn Cantler brings over 23 years of experience within the Exelon family of companies. She has served in multiple leadership roles across electric operations at Pepco Holdings, giving her in-depth knowledge of infrastructure, customer expectations, and regulatory compliance. A Licensed Professional Engineer in Delaware, Cantler also serves on the boards of the Boys and Girls Club of Delaware and the Metro DC Hispanic Contractor’s Community Foundation. She is a Leadership Delaware Fellow and the executive sponsor of the Pepco Holdings chapter of ENABLED (Exelon Network for Awareness Benefiting Leaders & Employees About Disabilities), reflecting her dedication to inclusion and community service.
Valencia McClure brings 15 years of policy and leadership experience at Exelon, having held multiple senior roles at BGE and Pepco. Known for her sharp policy acumen and relationship-building skills, McClure is deeply engaged in community development. She currently serves on the boards of the Washington DC Economic Development Partnership, the University of Maryland School of Medicine, the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, and Bowie University. She is a Leadership Maryland graduate and executive sponsor of the Network Empowering Women (NEW), a resource group focused on advancing women in the workplace. Her track record illustrates her capacity to navigate regulatory complexities while staying grounded in community outreach.
Impact Across Service Territories
These leadership shifts are expected to have a profound and positive effect across Exelon’s service regions in Maryland, D.C., Delaware, and New Jersey, home to millions of residential, commercial, and industrial customers. As energy policy becomes increasingly influenced by decarbonization mandates, reliability standards, affordability concerns, and equity requirements, Exelon is positioning itself to be an active, informed, and responsive stakeholder in the public discourse.
The newly appointed leaders are well-equipped to drive results in this evolving landscape. Their appointments signify a broader strategic alignment by Exelon to ensure its regulatory and legislative functions are not only efficient but also highly collaborative, locally attuned, and future-ready.
