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WALL, N.J. – Laurence M. Downes, chairman and CEO of New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG), announced today that Craig Lynch of Lakewood has been promoted to vice president – energy delivery.

Since 1997, Lynch has served as director – distribution. He originally joined NJNG in 1984 as a corrosion technician, and has served various other positions throughout his more than 20 years with the company. As vice president – energy delivery, Lynch will be responsible for the maintenance and expansion of NJNG’s distribution system, engineering, regular design and maintenance, transmission system maintenance, operating two liquefied natural gas facilities and managing outside contractors, the storeroom, meter shop and transportation pool.

“For over fifty years, our most important commitment has been the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas,” said Downes. “Thanks to Craig’s extensive experience and proven leadership, we are confident in our ability to continue to meet that commitment to every customer throughout our service territory, every day.”

Lynch earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from West Virginia University in 1984. He currently serves on the Operating Section Managing Committee and the Distribution Integrity Management Steering Group for the American Gas Association. He is a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) is the principal subsidiary of New Jersey Resources (NYSE: NJR), a Fortune 1000 company and a member of the Forbes Platinum 400. NJNG is one of the fastest-growing local distribution companies in the United States, serving more than 462,000 customers in New Jersey’s Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex and Morris counties. This service area’s demographics and quality of life contribute greatly to NJNG’s growth. NJNG’s progress is a tribute to the dedicated employees who have shared their expertise and focus on quality through more than 50 years of serving customers and the community to make the company a leader in the competitive energy marketplace. For more information, visit NJNG’s Web site at njliving.com.