By Christen Smith

PJM filled in key members of its executive team on Wednesday with the appointment of Lisa Drauschak as chief financial officer and Asim Haque as vice president of the state and members services division.

The two were promoted internally and will fill the roles left vacant last year by former CFO Suzanne Daughtery and Denise Foster. (See States, Stakeholders in the Dark over PJM Personnel Moves and PJM CFO Retiring in Wake of GreenHat Default.)

“I’m delighted to have Lisa join PJM’s executive team,” CEO Manu Asthana said. “With her wealth of experience in financial management, Lisa brings strategic oversight, financial discipline and long-range strategies that will help PJM achieve its business objectives.”

Drauschak joined PJM in 1999 as a controller and most recently served as executive director of corporate finance. She graduated from Villanova University in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Haque joined PJM last year as its executive director of strategic policy and government affairs after serving as chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. He will oversee state government and electricity infrastructure policy and members services.

Haque graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and political science in 2002, followed by a J.D. from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2006.

“Asim’s insights, leadership and ability to develop relationships are an asset to PJM as we continue to navigate the complexities that come with dynamic changes in the energy industry,” Asthana said. “I’m delighted he’s also joining the executive team.”

Drauschak and Haque will assume their new roles on Feb. 26.