Joseph L. Welch

Mr. Welch is Chairman, President, and CEO. As its founder, Mr. Welch had overall responsibility for ITCTransmission's vision, foundation and transformation into the first independently owned and operated electricity transmission company in the United States. As President and CEO, Mr. Welch is focused on investing in electricity transmission system improvements through ITC Holdings and establishing ITCTransmission as a best-in-class electricity transmission company through the implementation of innovative methods to improve reliability, reduce transmission constraints and lower the total cost of delivered energy. During his career at Detroit Edison from 1971 to 2003, Mr. Welch has held positions of increasing responsibility in the electricity transmission, distribution, rates, load research, marketing and pricing areas and regulatory affairs that included the development and implementation of regulatory strategies.

Christopher H. Franklin

Mr. Franklin is President and Chief Operating Officer, Regulated Operations at Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE: WTR), a water and wastewater utility holding company. Franklin has served in a variety of operations, customer service and public affairs positions since joining Aqua America in 1993. Previously, he served as regional civic and economic development officer for Peco Energy (Exelon). He began his career as congressional aide to U.S. Congressman Richard Schulze. He later was appointed by the majority leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to serve as a director on the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).

Edward G. Jepsen

Mr. Jepsen is Chairman and CEO of Coburn Technologies, Inc., a privately held manufacturer and servicer of ophthalmic lens processing equipment. Mr. Jepsen currently serves as a director and is chair of the audit committee and a member of the nominating and corporate governance committee of the board of directors of Amphenol Corporation, a publicly traded manufacturer of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, interconnect systems and cable. Previously, Mr. Jepsen served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Amphenol Corporation from 1989 to 2004. Prior to joining Amphenol Corporation, Mr. Jepsen worked at Price Waterhouse LLP from 1969 to 1988, ultimately attaining the position of partner.

Mr. Jepsen graduated from Antioch College in 1966 and received an MBA from the Harvard Business School in 1968.

William J. Museler

Mr. Museler comes to ITC Holdings Corp. from his previous position as President and CEO of the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO). Prior to his service at NYISO, Mr. Museler held senior positions at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Long Island Lighting Company (LILCO), and Brookhaven National Laboratory. He has served as a federal representative for the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) and as chairman of the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council (SERC). He was a member of the Secretary of Energy's Energy Advisory Board (EAB) from 2001 to 2005 and is currently a director of the Independent Electric System Operator in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

A graduate of the Pratt Institute with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science, Mr. Museler also holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Hazel R. O'Leary

Ms. Hazel R. O'Leary brings extensive federal utility experience to the ITC board. She served as President of Fisk University in Nashville, Tenn. from 2004 to February 2013. She also served as Secretary of Energy under President William Clinton from 1993 to 1997, where she managed 120,000 employees and an annual $21 billion annual budget.

In addition to ITC's board, Ms. O'Leary also serves on the boards of directors of the Nashville Alliance for Public Education, Nashville Business Community for the Arts, World Wildlife Fund, Arms Control Association and CAMAC Energy, Inc.

Ms. O'Leary graduated from Fisk University and obtained a law degree from Rutgers University.

M. Michael Rounds

Mr. Rounds is President and Chief Executive Officer of Fischer, Rounds & Associates, an insurance and real estate business in South Dakota. As Governor of South Dakota from 2003 to 2011, Mr. Rounds launched several initiatives designed to attract and expand businesses, create jobs and advance higher education in South Dakota.  While Governor, he served as Chairman of the Western Governors Association, chairman of the Midwest Governors Association, Vice-Chair of the National Governors Association Economic Development and Commerce Committee and member of the Executive Committee of the National Governors Association, and National President of the Council of State Governments.

G. Bennett Stewart III

Mr. Stewart is currently CEO of EVA Dimensions, a firm that offers corporate financial benchmark data, software tools for corporate financial intelligence, performance management, valuation modeling and executive decision support, and equity research services.

Mr. Stewart has written and lectured widely in his 30 year professional career on topics such as accounting for value and management incentive plans.

Mr. Stewart is a 1974 graduate of Princeton University in electrical engineering and 1976 graduate of the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business MBA program.

Lee C. Stewart

Mr. Stewart currently serves as a director of AEP Industries, Inc. where he is a member of the audit committee and Chair of the compensation committee. He also serves as a director of P.H. Glatfeiter Company, where he is a member of the finance committee and chair of the compensation committee. Previously, Mr. Stewart was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Foamex International, Inc. and was Vice President responsible for all areas of Treasury at Union Carbide Corp.

Mr. Stewart graduated from University of Pennsylvania in 1971 and received a Masters degree in International Management from the American Graduate School in 1973.

J.C. Watts, Jr.

Mr. Watts is Chairman and Founder of the J.C. Watts Companies, a multi-industry company headquartered in Washington, D.C. with operations in Texas and Oklahoma. Mr. Watts served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 through 2002 as a republican representing the 4th congressional district in central and southwest Oklahoma.  He was elected chairman of the Republican Conference in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1998, served for eight years on the House Armed Services Committee, and he authored legislation to create the House Select Committee on Homeland Security, on which he later served. He also served on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Banking Committee. In addition to ITC's board, Mr. Watts also serves as a director of Dillard's Department Stores and CSX Corporation.

Thomas G. Stephens

Mr. Stephens is the retired Vice Chairman and Global Chief Technology Officer of General Motors Company. He was a member of GM's executive committee and reported to CEO Daniel Akerson. Mr. Stephens previously served as Vice Chairman, Global Product Operations and oversaw GM's global purchasing organization.

Mr. Stephens began his career with GM in 1969 as an hourly employee at the Chevrolet Engineering Center in Warren, Mich., under the University of Michigan's student co-op program. Upon graduation, he became a junior engineer at the Cadillac Motor Car Division in Detroit. He went on to serve in various engineering and management positions and was elected a GM Vice President in 1994. Mr. Stephens was named a Group Vice President for GM Global Powertrain in 2001. His responsibilities were expanded to Group Vice President, GM Global Powertrain and Global Quality in 2007. He was promoted to Executive Vice President of GM Global Powertrain and Global Quality in 2008. Mr. Stephens was named Vice Chairman, Global Product Development and Global Product Operations for General Motors Company in 2009. He Was appointed Vice Chairman and Chief Technology Officer in 2011. Mr. Stephens retired from General Motors in April 2012.