Marcus Beal is vice president of Governmental and External Affairs and regional president for Delmarva Power, a subsidiary of Pepco Holdings. Beal leads the company’s external affairs and stakeholder engagement strategy, working closely with elected officials, business leaders, and community partners. This includes the advancement of customer-centric initiatives and fostering collaboration to support reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for all customers. Beal has nearly 20 years of experience, having built a distinguished career at Pepco Holdings. He began his professional career as an intern and advanced through leadership roles in Information Technology, Power Delivery, Corporate Communications, and Regulatory Compliance. Most recently, he served as director of External Affairs for Delmarva Power, where he cultivated strong relationships with elected officials, agency leaders, and community stakeholders.

Civic Involvement

Beal is President of the PHI Community Foundation and serves on the boards of the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors, the Greater Salisbury Committee's Executive Committee, the Riverfront Wilmington Business Improvement District, the Maryland–District of Columbia Utilities Association, Wor-Wic College, and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Business Advisory Board.

Education

Beal earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Delaware. His academic foundation has supported his strategic insight and operational expertise, enabling him to lead complex initiatives that enhance reliability, strengthen operations, and promote transparent communication with customers and partners.