Atlantic City Electric Company
09/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/01/2026 08:28
Rodney Oddoye Named Pepco Holdings President and CEO; Nichole Owens Named Chief Operating Officer
Pepco Holdings today announced a series of leadership changes, including the appointment of Rodney Oddoye as President and Chief Executive Officer and Nichole Owens as Chief Operating Officer.
Oddoye, currently Chief Operating Officer of Pepco Holdings, will succeed Tyler Anthony, who will move into a new role as Executive Vice President of Operations for Exelon. Owens, currently Vice President of Gas Operations for BGE, will join Pepco Holdings as Chief Operating Officer.
These changes will take effect on January 1, 2027. The appointments bring experienced leaders into key roles at a time when customers and communities across the Mid-Atlantic are facing rising costs amidst increasing demand for electricity.
Anthony joined Pepco Holdings in 2016, overseeing Atlantic City Electric, Delmarva Power, and Pepco, driving significant improvements in reliability, customer service and modernization of the electric grid. Under Anthony's leadership, Pepco Holdings advanced major grid modernization investments across Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland and New Jersey, leading the company to top decile reliability performance, strengthening customer service and supporting the region's clean energy transition. His new role at Exelon will focus on helping accelerate operational excellence and collaboration across the company's utilities for the benefit of customers.
"Leading Pepco Holdings has been one of the greatest privileges of my career," said Anthony. "For the past decade, I've had the opportunity to work alongside extraordinary employees and serve communities from the neighborhoods of Washington, D.C., to the suburbs of Maryland, the farms and small towns of Delaware, and the shore communities of southern New Jersey. Over the years, I have watched our employees meet every challenge with determination, whether responding to major storms, supporting our communities through difficult moments, or investing in the infrastructure needed for the future. I look forward to bringing those experiences to Exelon as we continue to drive excellence in all we do."
"Rodney is an exceptional leader who understands our customers, communities and employees, and I know Pepco Holdings will continue to thrive under his leadership."
Oddoye brings more than 20 years of utility industry experience and a proven track record of leadership across operations, customer service, and governmental and regulatory affairs.
Since joining Pepco Holdings, he has held several key leadership roles and most recently served as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing electric and gas operations, customer operations, transmission and substations, capital projects delivery, engineering and operations support services
"Customers expect us to deliver reliable electric and gas service, respond when they need us and do everything we can to keep energy affordable," said Oddoye. "I am honored to lead Pepco Holdings across our service areas in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland and New Jersey and work alongside our talented employees as we continue investing in the infrastructure our communities depend on, supporting our customers' evolving energy needs and delivering the reliable service that powers everyday life."
Owens brings more than 25 years of utility industry experience spanning leadership roles in operations, engineering, and emergency response. This included roles such as Vice President of Distribution Operations and Vice President of Customer Channels at ComEd. In her new role as Chief Operating Officer, she will oversee Atlantic City Electric, Delmarva Power and Pepco's operations.
"Nichole has spent her career leading complex operations and delivering for customers," Oddoye said. "She is a highly respected leader with deep operational expertise and an unwavering commitment to safety, performance and customer service," said Oddoye. "Her experience leading complex operations and delivering results for customers will be an asset as we continue strengthening our system and meeting the needs of our customers and communities."
More About Tyler Anthony
Tyler Anthony is President and Chief Executive Officer of Pepco Holdings, the parent company of Atlantic City Electric, Delmarva Power and Pepco. During his more than 30-year career with Exelon, Anthony has held leadership roles across energy generation, transmission and distribution operations. Prior to becoming President and CEO, he served as Chief Operating Officer for Pepco Holdings, where he helped elevate the company's operational performance and drive improvements in reliability and customer service. Anthony currently serves on the boards of several civic and nonprofit organizations, including the United Way of the National Capital Area, the District of Columbia Policy Center, the Greater Washington Board of Trade and Strathmore.
More About Rodney Oddoye
Rodney Oddoye currently serves as Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Pepco Holdings, where he is responsible for the overall operations of Atlantic City Electric, Delmarva Power and Pepco. He oversees electric and gas operations, customer operations, transmission and substation, technical services and major projects. Before his current role, Oddoye served as Senior Vice President of Governmental, Regulatory and External Affairs at Pepco Holdings where he led the external functions. Prior to joining Pepco Holdings, Oddoye held a variety of leadership positions at BGE, including Senior Vice President of Government and External Affairs and Chief Customer Officer. He serves on the boards of several organizations, including United Way of Central Maryland, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Southern Electric Exchange and Building Bridges Across the River.
More About Nichole Owens
Nichole Owens currently serves as Vice President of Gas Operations for BGE, where she oversees distribution, transmission, engineering and plant operations across the company's service territory. Throughout her more than 25-year utility career, Owens has held leadership positions across operations, engineering, emergency response and grid modernization at both BGE and ComEd. These included roles such as Vice President of Distribution Operations and Vice President of Customer Channels. She serves on several nonprofit and industry boards, including as Vice Chair of Northern Illinois Better Business Bureau.
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