Folsom,
NJ – Edward J.
Graham, chairman, president and CEO of South Jersey Industries
(NYSE:SJI), announced that the board of directors of SJI’s primary subsidiary,
South Jersey Gas, voted to amend the company’s bylaws
to increase the board size from 5 to 6 members at its April
18 meeting. The members then elected Thomas A. Bracken to
SJG’s board. Bracken continues to serve on SJI’s
board of directors, a position he has held since 2004.
“Tom’s extensive experience in the banking industry
and broad knowledge of New Jersey will bring added strength
to SJG’s current board of directors,” said Graham.
Bracken is president of TriState Capital Bank—New
Jersey, a commercial bank specializing in meeting the needs
of middle market companies, their principals, the professional
community and selected industries. He also serves on the
board of directors of the following organizations: New Jersey
Chamber of Commerce; New Jersey Bankers Association; Cancer
Institute of New Jersey Foundation; New Jersey Alliance for
Action; New Jersey Network; and Economic Growth Council of
New Jersey.
South Jersey Industries (NYSE: SJI)
is an energy services holding company for a utility and non-regulated
businesses. A member of the KLD Global Climate 100 Index,
SJI offers solutions to global warming through renewable
energy, clean technology and efficiency. South Jersey Gas,
one of the fastest growing natural gas utilities in the nation
strongly advocates the efficient use of energy while safely
and reliably delivering natural gas in southern New Jersey.
South Jersey Energy Solutions, the parent of SJI’s
non-regulated businesses, provides innovative, environmentally
friendly energy solutions that help customers control energy
costs. South Jersey Energy acquires and markets natural gas
and electricity for retail customers and offers energy-related
services. Marina Energy develops and operates energy projects
including thermal facilities serving hot and chilled water
for casinos, cogeneration facilities and landfill gas-to-electricity
facilities. South Jersey Resources Group provides wholesale
commodity marketing and risk management services. South Jersey
Energy Service Plus installs, maintains and services heating,
air conditioning and water heating systems, services appliances,
installs solar systems and performs energy audits. For more
information about SJI and its subsidiaries, visit http://www.sjindustries.com.
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