NJR Energy Services
GARDNER AND RICHMAN PROMOTED TO VICE PRESIDENTS AT NJR ENERGY SERVICES
01/31/2006 - For Immediate Release“Rick and Ginger’s knowledge and experience have been two major factors in the recent success of NJRES,” said Laurence M. Downes, chairman and CEO of NJR. “Their leadership of the team at NJRES will help the company continue to grow and expand its asset base.”
Since 1997, Gardner has served as director – energy services. He originally joined NJR in 1983 and has held various positions with the company since then. As director – energy services he was responsible for business development, strategy, planning, external communication, overseeing credit and contract, volume accounting and software enhancements.
Gardner received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Bates College in 1981. Upon graduation, he continued his education in the area of information systems.
“Rick has been a great contributor to the growth of our unregulated business,” said Joe Shields, senior vice president of energy services. “His efforts have helped NJRES to become a strong, reliable provider of wholesale energy services.”
Richman joined NJRES in 2003 as director – portfolio optimization. Prior to joining the company, she worked for El Paso Corporation in Houston as vice president – transportation. As director – portfolio optimization she is responsible for maintaining optimum performance of all portfolios managed by NJRES, overseeing the Transportation & Exchange group, and expanding the company’s presence in new market areas.
Richman received a BBA finance degree from the University of Houston – Downtown.
“Ginger has been an excellent addition to our team,” said Shields. “Her experience and knowledge has enabled the NJRES business to grow in regions where we previously had no asset base.”
NJR Energy Services (NJRES), a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources Corporation (NYSE: NJR), provides unregulated wholesale energy services to customers in New Jersey, and in states from the Gulf Coast to New England, and Canada. NJRES is a leader in the unregulated energy services market, providing customer service and management of natural gas storage and capacity assets. NJRES’ experienced team of industry experts helps customers maintain their competitive edge with services that include natural gas supply, pipeline capacity and storage management. NJRES maintains storage positions in the Gulf Coast, Appalachia, Mid-Continent and Canada. NJR, the parent company of NJRES, is a Fortune 1000 company and a member of the Forbes Platinum 400. For more information, visit the NJRES Web site at njliving.com.
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