Margaret “Peggy” C. Kelsey joined WEC Energy Group as executive vice president in September 2017 and assumed responsibilities as general counsel and corporate secretary in January 2018 and as compliance officer in August 2021.
In these roles, Kelsey is responsible for all legal matters affecting the company. She also is corporate secretary to the WEC Energy Group board of directors and manages all governance matters. In addition, she oversees the company’s environmental, and ethics and compliance functions.
Kelsey was previously general counsel, corporate secretary and vice president — legal and corporate communications at Racine, Wisconsin-based Modine Manufacturing Co., where she oversaw a variety of legal and regulatory matters, served as liaison to Modine’s board of directors, and managed corporate governance matters and the company’s corporate communications function.
Kelsey joined Modine as senior counsel in 2001 and progressed through a series of positions, including senior counsel and assistant secretary; corporate treasurer and assistant secretary; vice president — finance, corporate treasury and business development; vice president — corporate strategy and business development; and vice president — corporate development. She served as general counsel, corporate secretary and vice president since 2008.
Previously, Kelsey was a partner at Quarles & Brady LLP, where she was a member of the litigation group, specializing in product liability defense and representing clients across the United States.
Kelsey holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Mount Mary University, a juris doctor from Georgetown University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin — Milwaukee.
She is a member of the boards of directors of Greater Milwaukee Committee; Greater Milwaukee Foundation; North Shore Bank; Teach for America — Milwaukee; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Foundation; United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County; and Zoological Society of Milwaukee. She also serves on the Marquette University Women’s Council.
Kelsey has received multiple honors and awards, including recognition by the Milwaukee Business Journal as a 2005 Woman of Influence and 2012 Best Corporate Counsel — Public Company ($1 billion-plus). She also is a 2008 recipient of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) award, member of the Titan 100 inaugural class in Wisconsin for 2023, and 2025 recipient of an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) from Mount Mary University.
What is Margaret C. Kelsey's net worth?
The estimated net worth of Margaret C. Kelsey is at least $1.43 million as of November 10th, 2026. Ms. Kelsey owns 12,178 shares of WEC Energy Group stock worth more than $1,428,102 as of November 12th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other assets that Ms. Kelsey may own. Learn More about Margaret C. Kelsey's net worth.
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Has Margaret C. Kelsey been buying or selling shares of WEC Energy Group?
During the past quarter, Margaret C. Kelsey has sold $2,157,260.60 in shares of WEC Energy Group stock. Most recently, Margaret C. Kelsey sold 18,380 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $117.37, for a transaction totalling $2,157,260.60. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president now directly owns 12,178 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,429,331.86. Learn More on Margaret C. Kelsey's trading history.
Who are WEC Energy Group's active insiders?
WEC Energy Group's insider roster includes Joshua Erickson (VP), Robert Garvin (EVP), Margaret Kelsey (Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Compliance Officer), Gale Klappa (Chairman), Daniel Krueger (Executive Vice President — WEC Infrastructure and Generation Planning), Thomas Lane (Director), Scott Lauber (President, CEO & Director), William Mastoris (EVP), Charles Matthews (CEO), Tom Metcalfe (Insider), Molly Mulroy (EVP), Ulice Payne, Jr. (Director), Anthony Reese (VP), James Schubilske (VP), Mary Straka (VP), and Glen Tellock (Director). Learn More on WEC Energy Group's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of WEC Energy Group?
During the last twelve months, insiders at the utilities provider sold shares 8 times. They sold a total of 66,379 shares worth more than $7,633,862.20. The most recent insider tranaction occured on November, 10th when VP
Margaret C. Kelsey sold 18,380 shares worth more than $2,157,260.60. Insiders at WEC Energy Group own 0.5% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at WEC Energy Group. Information on this page was last updated on 11/10/2026.
