# Calvin Butler

> Calvin G. Butler Jr. is the Chicago-based president and CEO of Exelon, appointed effective December 31, 2022. His career spans law, government affairs, manufacturing and utility operations. His public work connects grid reliability and affordability with workforce development, mentoring and civic partnerships, including TouchPoint Baltimore.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Exelon
- **Organizations:** Exelon, Baltimore Gas and Electric, ComEd, R.R. Donnelley, Central Illinois Light Company, TouchPoint Baltimore, Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, Institute of International Education, Battelle, Emerson Electric, Argonne National Laboratory, Edison Electric Institute
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree, Bradley University, Juris Doctor, Washington University School of Law, Honorary doctorate, Morgan State University, Honorary doctorate, Delaware State University
- **Known for:** Led BGE from 2014 to 2019 before taking broader Exelon operating responsibilities., First Black president and CEO of Exelon., Helped establish TouchPoint Baltimore and co-founded BLocal.

## Career timeline

- **1990** — Won Bradley student body presidency with 79 percent of the vote following campus coalition organizing.
- **1991** — Graduated from Bradley University.
- **1994** — Earned JD at Washington University; early career included legal, government affairs and strategy work at Central Illinois Light Company.
- **Before 2008** — Held R.R. Donnelley leadership positions in government affairs, manufacturing and external affairs.
- **2008** — Joined Exelon; subsequent leadership roles included ComEd and BGE.
- **2014-2019** — Chief executive officer of Baltimore Gas and Electric.
- **2016** — Co-founded the BLocal business coalition with Ronald Daniels.
- **2019** — Became chief executive officer of Exelon Utilities.
- **2021** — Became Exelon senior executive vice president and chief operating officer.
- **2022** — Became president and COO in October, then president and CEO effective December 31.
- **2026** — Included in TIME’s Closers list; by September, described as immediate past EEI chair in the current employer biography.

## Achievements

- Led BGE from 2014 to 2019 before taking broader Exelon operating responsibilities.
- First Black president and CEO of Exelon.
- Helped establish TouchPoint Baltimore and co-founded BLocal.
- Received Washington University School of Law Distinguished Alumni recognition in 2015.
- Received the Baltimore Area Council Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award in 2022.
- Named first recipient of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum Titan Award in 2022.
- Named to TIME’s 2026 Closers list.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Spoke at the Atlantic Council in New York on September 22 about AI-driven electricity demand, grid changes and responsible development.
- **2026-07** — Presented Exelon second-quarter results on July 30, emphasizing reliability, customer protection, grid modernization and affordability.
- **2026-01** — Included in TIME’s 2026 Closers list, published January 27.

## Links

- Website: https://www.exeloncorp.com/leadership-and-governance/executive-profiles/calvin-butler
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvin-butler-jr

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Last updated: 2026-10-21