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Laurence M. Downes Chairman and Chief Executive Officer New Jersey Resources |
Mr. Downes is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Jersey Resources (NJR) and its principal subsidiary, New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG).
Mr. Downes joined NJR in March 1985 and was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in January 1990. In March 1995, he was elected President and CEO of NJNG and a member of NJR’s Board of Directors. In July 1995, he was named President and CEO of NJR. In September 1996, he was named Chairman of NJR’s Board of Directors.
Mr. Downes received a bachelor’s degree in business administration in June 1979 from Iona College and a master’s degree in business administration from Iona in June 1981.
He is a Director and past Chairman of the American Gas Association and the Natural Gas Council, and a Trustee of the American Gas Foundation. He is also past Chairman and serves as a member of the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education. Mr. Downes serves as Chairman of the Finance Council of the Catholic Diocese of Trenton. Additionally, he is Vice Chairman of the Iona College Legal Board of Trustees.
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Gerald T. DeToro |
Mr. DeToro joined New Jersey Resources in 1986. He is responsible for all activities and operations at NJR Home Services (NJRHS), the unregulated subsidiary of NJR that provides home appliance service, sales and installations. Previously, he oversaw service and field operations at NJRHS. His career at NJR began at New Jersey Natural Gas, where he worked in both training and operations.
Mr. DeToro graduated from Glassboro State College in 1982. He went on to receive a master’s degree in business administration from Monmouth University in 1992.
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Mariellen Dugan Senior Vice President and General Counsel New Jersey Resources |
Ms. Dugan joined New Jersey Resources (NJR) in December 2005. As Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, she is responsible for developing and directing the corporate legal function, including litigation management, general corporate and securities matters, corporate governance and compliance. Prior to joining NJR, Ms. Dugan served prominent roles in the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, first as Chief of Staff and then as First Assistant Attorney General. A veteran litigator, she was an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey and was of counsel to the law firm of Marino & Associates in Newark, New Jersey.
Ms. Dugan has also taught as an adjunct professor at Seton Hall Law School, where she is currently a member of the Board of Visitors. She is also a trustee of the New Jersey Institute of Social Justice.
Ms. Dugan attended Montclair State College, where she received her undergraduate degree and graduated summa cum laude. Thereafter, she went on to attend Seton Hall Law School where she received her juris doctor degree and graduated magna cum laude in 1991.
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Kathleen T. Ellis |
Ms. Ellis joined New Jersey Resources (NJR) in 2004 and is responsible for the delivery of energy and customer service to nearly half a million residential and business customers. Additionally, she oversees the development and successful implementation of marketing strategy and new business development, long and short-term communication, regulatory, government relations and environmental policies and strategies, and the development and implementation of all customer and community relations programs. Before joining NJR, Ms. Ellis was Director of Communications for Governor James E. McGreevey. She also has served as Director of Government Relations and Communications for Newark, N.J.-based Public Service Electric and Gas, one of the largest combined electric and gas companies in the United States.
Ms. Ellis is an alumna of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program and is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the State University of New York at Binghamton with a degree in economics.
She serves as a member of the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners and is on the Board of Directors for 180 Turning Lives Around, PAM's List - New Jersey, the New Jersey League of Municipalities Educational Foundation and New Jersey Future.
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Rhonda M. Figueroa Corporate Secretary New Jersey Resources |
Ms. Figueroa joined New Jersey Resources (NJR) in 1981. Her responsibilities include serving as the secretary to the Board of Directors of NJR and its subsidiaries as well as various internal committees. She also serves as the company's registered agent and keeper of records.
She graduated with a bachelor's degree in business from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and a master's degree in business administration from Monmouth University.
Ms. Figueroa is a member of the Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals.
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William Foley Treasurer New Jersey Resources |
Mr. Foley joined New Jersey Resources (NJR) in 2007. He is responsible for the management and leadership of the corporate finance function, including treasury and investor relations. Mr. Foley comes to NJR with an extensive background in energy risk management and corporate treasury through his work trading and marketing natural gas derivatives on Wall Street. He also held various positions including Assistant Treasurer during his 11-year career at CSX Corporation with responsibilities in risk management, investor relations and cash management.
Mr. Foley holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Rider University and an MBA in finance from Seton Hall University.
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Richard R. Gardner Vice President - Energy Services NJR Energy Services |
Mr. Gardner joined New Jersey Resources (NJR) in 1983. His responsibilities at NJR Energy Services (NJRES) include business development, strategy, planning, overseeing credit and contracts, volume accounting and software enhancements. Additionally, he is responsible for natural gas midstream investments. Throughout his more than 25 years at NJR, he has held various positions in information technology and gas supply before he transferred to NJRES in 2001.
Mr. Gardner graduated from Bates College in 1981 with a bachelor's degree in political science. Upon graduation, he continued his education in the information systems area.
He currently serves as a Trustee on the Wall Foundation for Educational Excellence.
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Linda B. Kellner Chief of Staff New Jersey Natural Gas |
Ms. Kellner joined New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) in 1995 and is responsible for state and federal legislative activities impacting the energy industry, community relations for the company’s environmental remediation projects, preparation of communications for the board of directors and the company-wide diversity initiative. Prior to her current position, she served as Director of Government Affairs at New Jersey Resources.
Ms. Kellner received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Middlebury College and is a graduate of Leadership New Jersey.
She currently serves as the Vice President of The Jersey Shore Partnership and is a board member of the Toms River and Ocean County Chambers of Commerce and a member of the New Jersey Utilities Association, the New Jersey Business and Industry Association and the Monmouth-Ocean Development Council. Ms. Kellner also serves on the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium and the Executive Board of the Jersey Shore Council of Boy Scouts.
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Kathleen F. Kerr |
Ms. Kerr joined New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) in January 2005. She is responsible for the utility's customer services. Before joining NJNG, Ms. Kerr was Director of Customer Service for N.J.-based Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G), one of the largest combined gas companies in the United States. During her 19 years at PSE&G, she held various positions in customer services and other areas of the utility.
Ms. Kerr holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Villanova University and attended the Harvard Business School Program for Management Development.
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Glenn C. Lockwood |
Mr. Lockwood joined New Jersey Resources (NJR) in May 1988 and is responsible for the company's overall financial management. Areas that report to him include: financial, tax, treasury, investor relations and shareholder services. He also serves as Chief Financial Officer of NJR Capital, the subsidiary responsible for real estate holdings and energy-related investments.
Before being promoted to CFO, he held the positions of Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at NJR. Mr. Lockwood worked for Deloitte & Touche, LLP, before joining NJR.
He received his bachelor's degree in accounting from St. Peters College in 1983.
He is a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of both the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, Mr. Lockwood serves on the Board of Trustees for the Independent College Fund on New Jersey.
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Craig Lynch Vice President - Energy Delivery New Jersey Natural Gas |
Mr. Lynch joined New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) in 1984 and is responsible for the maintenance and expansion of NJNG's distribution system, engineering, transmission system maintenance, regular design and maintenance, the operation of two liquefied natural gas facilities and the storeroom, meter shop and transportation pool.
He earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from West Virginia University.
Mr. Lynch currently serves on the Operating Section Managing Committee and the Integrity Management Steering Group for the American Gas Association. He is also a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
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Thomas J. Massaro Vice President - Marketing and Business Intelligence New Jersey Natural Gas |
Mr. Massaro has held the position of Vice President of Marketing and Business Intelligence since July 2007. He previously served as Treasurer of New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG). He is currently responsible for the marketing function at NJNG. Since joining the company in June 1989 as a Management Engineer, Mr. Massaro has also held several positions in marketing, operations and customer service including Vice President of Corporate Strategy from June 2005 to September 2007 and President of NJR Home Services (NJRHS) from November 2004 to June 2005.
Mr. Massaro attended Drexel University, receiving a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering in June 1989.
He serves on The Salvation Army's New Jersey State Advisory Board, the Board of Directors of PlanSmartNJ and is a member of the American Gas Association (AGA) Communications and Marketing committee. He has presented on both the national and local levels, been invited to participate in AGA Strategic and Visionary sessions and participated on roundtables at the request of the state during the development of the Energy Master Plan.
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Ginger P. Richman Vice President - Gas Supply NJR Energy Services |
Ms. Richman joined New Jersey Resources (NJR) in 2003. She is responsible for ensuring that all natural gas supply requirements are met at the lowest possible cost, as well as the optimal use of transportation and storage assets for New Jersey Natural Gas. Additionally, she works to develop, recommend and implement new and existing incentive programs that benefit both customers and shareowners. Prior to this, she served as Vice President of NJR Energy Services (NJRES) where she oversaw the Transportation and Exchange group, business development, strategy and the company's expanding presence in new market areas. Before joining NJRES, she served as Vice President of Transportation at El Paso Corporation in Houston. Her career at El Paso included a broad spectrum of responsibilities including valuation and analysis, and the creation and oversight of a mid-marketing group.
Ms. Richman received a BBA finance degree from University of Houston - Downtown.
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Joseph P. Shields Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Energy Services |
Mr. Shields joined New Jersey Resources (NJR) in 1983. As head of the energy services business unit, he is responsible for natural gas supply acquisitions, negotiating transportation agreements and monitoring natural gas control activities as well as regulated wholesale marketing activity.
Mr. Shields holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Stockton State College.
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George C. Smith Jr. Vice President - Internal Audit NJR Service |
Mr. Smith joined New Jersey Resources (NJR) in 1984 as an Associate Auditor. In his prior role as Director of Internal Audit, he systematically redefined the internal audit function at NJR.
Mr. Smith has a bachelor's degree in accounting from Monmouth University.
Certified as an internal auditor and fraud examiner, Mr. Smith is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and the Institute of Internal Auditors.
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Mark R. Sperduto Vice President - Regulatory and External Affairs New Jersey Natural Gas |
Mr. Sperduto joined New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) in March 2005 and is responsible for regulatory and external affairs and supports initiatives on key issues such as price stability, customer choice and improved service. Prior to joining NJNG, Mr. Sperduto was Director - Corporate Issues for Newark, N.J.-based Public Service Electric and Gas, one of the largest combined electric and gas companies in the United States.
He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Seton Hall University and an MBA from Rutgers University.
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Stephen D. Westhoven Vice President - Energy Trading NJR Energy Services |
Mr. Westhoven joined New Jersey Natural Gas in November 1990, working in the engineering and gas supply departments, before his promotion to Director of Energy Trading at NJR Energy Services (NJRES). He is currently responsible for the procurement and maximization of NJRES' capacity and gas sales.
Mr. Westhoven earned a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from Catholic University.
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Deborah G. Zilai Vice President - Corporate Services NJR Service |
Ms. Zilai is the vice president of corporate services for New Jersey Resources. She joined New Jersey Resources in June 1996 after a 20-year career with IBM. Her current responsibilities include technology, human resources and supply chain management.
Her education and training include earning a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Cedar Crest College and completing over 2,000 hours of business and technical training at IBM.
Ms. Zilai is a member of the Board of Directors of Family and Children's Services where she serves on the Personnel Committee. She also volunteers her time on the Publicity Committee of Coastal Habitat for Humanity.
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