ESF Announces New Executive Director
09 Agosto 2024 - 9:48AM
The Electrical Safety Foundation (ESF) announced today that
Jennifer LeFevre will join the Foundation as its new executive
director. Ms. LeFevre replaces Brett Brenner, who served for 18
years in the role. Ms. LeFevre previously served as vice president
and senior director at the Concrete Advancement Foundation (CAF).
“I am delighted to join ESF and look forward to making a
positive societal impact through increasing electrical safety
awareness. It is truly exciting to have an opportunity to grow
ESF’s resources and continue the organization’s important work,
especially as it celebrates its 30th anniversary,” noted Ms.
LeFevre.
"We are excited to have Ms. LeFevre join ESF and lead the
organization into its fourth decade of advocacy for electrical
safety,” said Alan Manche, Vice President, External Affairs at
Schneider Electric and ESF Board Chair. "The continued
electrification of our society presents more opportunities for the
public and workforce to directly engage new and emerging electrical
applications that require electrical safety education."
During her tenure at CAF, Ms. LeFevre spearheaded a $12 million
fundraising campaign and grew the Foundation’s sponsorship,
outreach, organizational messaging, and communications efforts.
Additionally, Ms. LeFevre’s work at CAF helped to increase the
concrete industry’s market share, broaden the Foundation’s reach,
foster relationships with donors, and rebrand the Foundation.
“This is a dynamic time for the electrical industry and
achieving our nation’s electrification goals,” said Debra Phillips,
President and CEO of the National Electrical Manufacturers
Association (NEMA) and ESF Executive Committee member. “Jennifer
has the unique combination of strategic vision and deep technical
expertise needed to lead the Electrical Safety Foundation into its
next chapter as its new Executive Director. With many years of
success in non-profit and trade association administration, she is
a fantastic addition to the team. I look forward to working with
her and the ESF Board to accelerate an all-electric future – safely
– for consumers and business owners across the United States.”
This announcement comes at a pivotal time for the electrical
industry and the Foundation. In its 30th year of operation, ESF
recently completed its updated strategic plan for activities
through 2027 and conducted a full rebrand in 2023 to better align
the Foundation for the rapid advancements occurring throughout the
industry. The proliferation of emerging technologies and the
electrification of everything will ensure that electrical safety is
a critical priority for organizations, consumers, and workers.
ESF is committed to being the leading authority on electrical
safety issues for consumers, workers, and the media. ESF identifies
and addresses evolving electrical safety needs and advocates for
safety technology, compliance with codes and standards, and
risk-reducing behaviors. For more information on ESF, visit
esfi.org.
ABOUT ESFThe Electrical Safety Foundation (ESF) is the trusted
voice for electrical safety. The mission of ESF is to prevent
electrically-related injuries, deaths, and fires; saving lives and
property through public education and outreach. For free safety
materials, you can share throughout your community,
visit esfi.org.
Contact:Brianne DeerwesterElectrical Safety
Foundation703.841.3295Brianne.Deerwester@esfi.org
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