Michel' Cole Biography and Net Worth

Ms. Cole retired in June 2018 as Vice President, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs of Westar Energy, a position she held since 2014. From 1990 to 2000, she served as Director, Corporate Communications for Westar Energy. Before rejoining Westar Energy, Ms. Cole was Vice President, Corporate Communications and Brand Strategy, Security Benefit Corporation, from 2003-2014. From 2000 to 2003, she was Senior Vice President, Corporate Practice Group, Fleishman-Hillard, Kansas City. Ms. Cole was the Manager, Corporate Communications, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Topeka, from 1989-1990. She began her communications career as Vice President, Member Services, Kansas Press Association, from 1986-1989. Ms. Cole has held board positions for the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce, Topeka Collegiate, the Kansas Book Festival, KTWU Public Television and the Washburn University Leadership Institute. She is a graduate of Leadership Greater Topeka and Leadership Kansas City and is an Accredited Business Communicator, IABC. Ms. Cole’s extensive background in all aspects of corporate communications brings to the Board knowledge and experience that enhances the Board’s oversight of those aspects of the Company’s operations that work to maintain and enhance value and ensure appropriate communications both inside and outside of the Company.