FirstEnergy Solutions Corp. (FES) announced that it appointed industry veteran Jay Bellingham Senior Vice President of Fossil Energy. Mr. Bellingham will join FES's new senior management team that will lead the company through the successful conclusion of its restructuring process. In this role, Jay will be responsible for leading the FES fossil operations and motivating the team to maximize the efficient, safe and economical operation of the plants. Jay began his energy career in 1980 as a corporate engineer with the Potomac Electric Power Company in Washington, DC. In 2000, he started a distinguished career working with several Independent Power Producers such as Mirant, GenOn and NRG Energy, where he retired in 2017 as Regional Vice President of Operations for their western region. During the past two years, Jay has worked as a consultant in the power industry.