April 21, 2022

Former FirstEnergy Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Chief Ethics Officer, Rhonda Ferguson, passed away on Sunday, April 17, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Rhonda was a member of the FirstEnergy family from April 2007 until June 2016. Her career led to Union Pacific Railroad, where she served as executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary until September 2020. Most recently, Rhonda was executive vice president, chief legal officer, general counsel and secretary at Allstate Corporation based in Chicago.

She earned an Industrial Engineering degree from Northwestern University and a Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University.

Many remember Rhonda for her infectious laugh, kind spirit and wise guidance.

On her LinkedIn profile, Rhonda’s family said: “She met and exceeded every professional goal she set for herself serving as a chief legal officer, corporate vice president, philanthropic champion and board member. Above these career ambitions stood her unwavering commitment to family. She was immensely proud of and grateful for the beautiful life she created with them. Her impact on everyone she touched is immeasurable and will be felt for years to come. Our family thanks the doctors and staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals for their tireless effort and incredible service.”

Funeral arrangements are pending.