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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 Chairman of the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education and also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority. Mr. Downes serves as Chairman of the Finance Council of the Catholic Diocese of Trenton. Mr. Downes is also Vice Chairman of the Iona College Legal Board of Trustees.
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Jay Buth Vice President and Controller New Jersey Resources |
Mr. Buth joined New Jersey Resources (NJR) in 2006 and is responsible for all accounting, tax, external reporting, financial planning and analysis, forecasting and budgeting functions of the company. Additionally, he is responsible for the quality and business transformation functions and is part of the group overseeing risk management of the company. Prior to joining NJR, Mr. Buth was Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Allegheny Energy. Prior to that, he was the Vice President of Finance for an international subsidiary of The AES Corporation where he was responsible for all financial activities and financial structuring and due diligence surrounding energy and electric utility acquisitions. He has also held various senior management positions at Deloitte and Touche, LLP.
He holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in accounting from Virginia Tech.
As a certified public accountant, Mr. Buth is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New Jersey and Virginia Societies of Certified Public Accountants.
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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. In addition to legal matters, her responsibilities include corporate governance, compliance, insurance and rights of way and claims. 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.
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 and the New Jersey Conference of Mayors Educational Foundation. She is a past member of the Board of Directors for the Women's Crisis Services of Hunterdon County and the Community Health Law Project.
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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 NJR Energy Services |
Mr. Gardner joined New Jersey Resources (NJR) in 1983. His responsibilities at NJR Energy Services (NJRES) include business development, strategy, planning, external communication, overseeing credit and contracts, volume accounting and software enhancements. Throughout his more than 20 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.
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Linda B. Kellner Chief of Staff New Jersey Resources |
Ms. Kellner joined New Jersey Resources (NJR) 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 NJR’s company-wide diversity initiative. Prior to her current position, she served as Director of Government Affairs at NJR.
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.
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Kathleen F. Kerr |
Mrs. Kerr joined New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) in January 2005. She is responsible for the utility's customer service. Before joining NJNG, Mrs. 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.
Mrs. Kerr holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Villanova University and attended the Harvard Business School Program for Management Development.
She serves on the Board of Directors of the Regional Planning Partnership PlanSmartNJ.
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Glenn C. Lockwood Chief Financial Officer New Jersey Resources President NJR Home Services |
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, corporate development, 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.
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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 Resources |
Mr. Massaro is responsible for marketing and business intelligence at New Jersey Resources. He joined New Jersey Natural Gas in June 1989 as a Management Engineer and has held several positions in marketing, operations and customer service. He also previously served as President of NJR Home Services (NJRHS), the unregulated subsidiary of New Jersey Resources that provides home appliance service, sales and installations.
Mr. Massaro attended Drexel University, receiving a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering in June 1989.
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Ginger P. Richman Vice President - Energy Services New Jersey Natural Gas |
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 NJR Energy Services |
Mr. Shields joined New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) 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 for NJNG.
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 New Jersey Resources |
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 Affairs New Jersey Natural Gas |
Mr. Sperduto joined New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) in March 2005 and is responsible for regulatory 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 trustee of the New Jersey Network Foundation and 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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