CMS Energy and Consumers Energy announced the personnel changes effective Oct. 1, 2013 in its legal department. Jim Brunner, currently senior vice president and general counsel, will assume the role of chief legal counsel, handling special legal projects as identified by the Chief Executive Officer.

Cathy Reynolds, currently vice president, deputy general counsel and corporate secretary, is promoted to senior vice president and general counsel. Both Brunner and Reynolds report to CMS Energy and Consumers Energy's Chief Executive Officer John Russell. Melissa Gleespen is promoted to vice president and corporate secretary, responsible for securities law matters, corporate records, investor services and corporate secretary functions.