Joseph L. Welch
Corporate Officer/Principal at Detroit Regional Chamber
Profile
Joseph L.
Welch is the founder of International Transmission Co., which was founded in 1999.
He served as the President & Chief Executive Officer from 1999 to 2011.
Mr. Welch currently holds the position of Honorary Director at the Detroit Regional Chamber.
He is also a Member of both The Council on Competitiveness and The Business Roundtable.
In his former positions, Mr. Welch served as the President & Chief Executive Officer of Michigan Electric Transmission Co. LLC and International Transmission Holdings LP.
He was also the Chairman of ITC Holdings Corp.
from 2016 to 2020 and a Director at Fortis, Inc. from 2017 to 2020.
Additionally, he held the title of Director at the Detroit Economic Club.
Mr. Welch began his career as a Principal at DTE Electric Co. and DTE Energy Co. from 1971 to 2003.
He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas.
Joseph L. Welch active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Detroit Regional Chamber
Detroit Regional Chamber Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Detroit Regional Chamber operates as a chamber of commerce. Its activities and initiatives are centered on four strategic pillars: economic development, regional collaboration, education reform and member value. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Business Roundtable
The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Roundtable advocates public policies that ensure economic growth. It considers public policy issues which contains groups like the construction users anti-inflation roundtable, a group devoted to containing construction costs; and the labor law study committee, made up of labor relations executives of major companies. The Business Roundtable was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Council on Competitiveness
The Council on Competitiveness Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Council on Competitiveness is a nonpartisan organization that has been advocating for a competitiveness agenda for over three decades. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization aims to attract investment and talent, spur the commercialization of new ideas, and enhance productivity to raise the standard of living for all Americans. The council's members include CEOs, university presidents, labor leaders, and national lab directors who provide real-world perspective to policymakers. The council believes that with the right policies, the strengths and potential of the economy far outweigh the current challenges the nation faces on the path to higher growth and greater opportunity for all Americans. Deborah L. Wince-Smith has been the CEO of the American company since 1993. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Joseph L. Welch
Companies | Position | End |
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ITC HOLDINGS CORP. | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-10-30 |
FORTIS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-05-06 |
DTE Electric Co.
DTE Electric Co. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities DTE Electric Co. engages in the generation, purchase, distribution and sale of electricity. The firm generates electricity from various fossil-fuel plants, a hydroelectric pumped storage plant, a nuclear plant, and wind and other renewable plants, as well as purchases electricity from generators, suppliers and wholesalers. It purchases and sells electricity from and to governmental entities and numerous companies operating in the steel, automotive, energy, retail and other industries. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2002-12-31 |
DTE ENERGY COMPANY | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2002-12-31 |
Detroit Economic Club
Detroit Economic Club Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Detroit Economic Club is a non profit organization committed to the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues. It provides a platform for distinguished international dignitaries and business leaders, who represent the changing global environment. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Joseph L. Welch
University of Kansas | Undergraduate Degree |
Experiences
Positions held
Connections
1st degree connections
1st degree companies
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Female
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Executives
Linked companies
Listed companies | 2 |
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DTE ENERGY COMPANY | Utilities |
FORTIS INC. | Utilities |
Private companies | 9 |
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DTE Electric Co.
DTE Electric Co. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities DTE Electric Co. engages in the generation, purchase, distribution and sale of electricity. The firm generates electricity from various fossil-fuel plants, a hydroelectric pumped storage plant, a nuclear plant, and wind and other renewable plants, as well as purchases electricity from generators, suppliers and wholesalers. It purchases and sells electricity from and to governmental entities and numerous companies operating in the steel, automotive, energy, retail and other industries. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Utilities |
ITC Holdings Corp.
ITC Holdings Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities ITC Holdings Corp. operates as an independent electricity transmission company. The firm's operations performed by its regulated operating subsidiaries fall into the following categories: asset planning; engineering, design and construction; asset protection and performance; cyber security operations and engineering; maintenance; and real time operations. The asset planning group uses detailed system models and load forecasts to develop its system expansion capital plans. The engineering, design and construction group is responsible for design, equipment specifications, maintenance plans, and project engineering for capital, operation, and maintenance work. The asset protection and performance group is responsible for safety, human performance, security, and emergency preparedness and response. The cyber security operations and engineering group is responsible for protecting its digital assets and data by deploying advanced tools, techniques and monitoring systems designed to counteract and neutralize cyber threats. The maintenance category develops and track preventive maintenance plans to promote safe and reliable systems. The real time operations engages in the transmission system operators continuously monitor the performance of the transmission systems of its regulated operating subsidiaries, using software and communication systems to perform analysis to plan for contingencies and maintain security and reliability following any unplanned events on the system. The company was founded in November 2003 and is headquartered in Novi, MI. | Utilities |
Michigan Electric Transmission Co. LLC
Michigan Electric Transmission Co. LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Michigan Electric Transmission Co. LLC owns and operates transmission systems. It is engaged in the distribution of electric power across Michigan. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MI. | Utilities |
International Transmission Co.
International Transmission Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities International Transmission Co. provides electricity transmission and distribution services. The firm operates contiguous, regulated, high-voltage systems that transmit electricity to local electricity distribution facilities from generating stations throughout Michigan and surrounding areas. The company was founded by Joseph L. Welch on May 16, 2000 and is headquartered in Novi, MI. | Utilities |
International Transmission Holdings LP
International Transmission Holdings LP Electric UtilitiesUtilities International Transmission Holdings LP operates as a holding company for high voltage system operations and systems for electricity transmission. The company was founded on February 21, 2003 and is headquartered in Lansing, MI. | Utilities |
The Council on Competitiveness
The Council on Competitiveness Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Council on Competitiveness is a nonpartisan organization that has been advocating for a competitiveness agenda for over three decades. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization aims to attract investment and talent, spur the commercialization of new ideas, and enhance productivity to raise the standard of living for all Americans. The council's members include CEOs, university presidents, labor leaders, and national lab directors who provide real-world perspective to policymakers. The council believes that with the right policies, the strengths and potential of the economy far outweigh the current challenges the nation faces on the path to higher growth and greater opportunity for all Americans. Deborah L. Wince-Smith has been the CEO of the American company since 1993. | Commercial Services |
Detroit Regional Chamber
Detroit Regional Chamber Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Detroit Regional Chamber operates as a chamber of commerce. Its activities and initiatives are centered on four strategic pillars: economic development, regional collaboration, education reform and member value. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Commercial Services |
Detroit Economic Club
Detroit Economic Club Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Detroit Economic Club is a non profit organization committed to the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues. It provides a platform for distinguished international dignitaries and business leaders, who represent the changing global environment. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Commercial Services |
The Business Roundtable
The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Roundtable advocates public policies that ensure economic growth. It considers public policy issues which contains groups like the construction users anti-inflation roundtable, a group devoted to containing construction costs; and the labor law study committee, made up of labor relations executives of major companies. The Business Roundtable was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
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