Gov. Mike DeWine says he knew nothing about Randazzo acts, will donate FirstEnergy contributions Gov. Mike DeWine said he was unaware of any improper acts committed by his Public Utilities Commission of Ohio chairman Sam Randazzo. Randazzo has not been charged with any crime, but details from Akron-based FirstEnergy's deferred prosecution agreement allege the company paid Randazzo $4.3 million to work on their behalf. "If, as stated in the court documents, Sam Randazzo committed acts to improperly benefit First Energy, his motives were not known by me or my staff," DeWine said in a statement. DeWine said he knew Randazzo had worked for FirstEnergy when he appointed him. "Sam Randazzo was a well-known subject-matter expert in energy issues."