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DECEMBER 7, 2000

Campbell Elected to SJI Board

       FOLSOM, N.J. -- Chairman Charles Biscieglia announced the election of Keith S. Campbell to South Jersey Industries' Board of Directors. He has served on the board of South Jersey Energy, an SJI subsidiary, since November 1999.

Campbell is Chairman of the Board for Mannington Mills, Inc. located in Salem, N.J. Mannington Mills is a leading manufacturer of hard and soft surface flooring for every type of residential and commercial setting.

"Over the past year Keith's guidance on South Jersey Energy's Board has been extremely valuable particularly because of his background and experience in marketing in a competitive industry," said Biscieglia. Campbell's career with Mannington Mills has spanned 23 years and encompasses various management and officer level positions within the sales and marketing function.

Campbell is also a leader in his community as well as in the southern New Jersey region as a trustee of: United Way of Salem County; John B. Campbell Center; the Memorial Hospital of Salem County; and the Rowan University Capital Campaign Committee. In addition, he serves as Chairman of New Jobs, Inc.

Campbell holds a bachelor's degree from Muskingum College where he now serves on the fundraising committee. He and his wife Shirley reside in Salem, N.J. with their three children.

South Jersey Industries is an energy services holding company for South Jersey Gas and South Jersey Energy. Visit http://www.sjindustries.com for more information about SJI and its subsidiaries.

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