SJI Announces CEO Transition

Michael J. Renna to Retire as SJI President and CEO After Nearly 30 Years of Service

Donald “Blue” Jenkins, EVP of AltaGas and President, Utilities and President of Washington Gas, Named SJI President and CEO, Effective August 3
 

Folsom, NJ, July 8, 2026 – South Jersey Industries (“SJI”) today announced that Michael J. Renna will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 3, 2026. He will be succeeded by Donald “Blue” Jenkins who will become SJI’s President and CEO at that time. Mr. Jenkins has 30 years of experience as a senior leader of companies across the energy value chain, from regulated utilities to midstream operations. He joins SJI from AltaGas Ltd., where he was Executive Vice President of AltaGas and President, Utilities of the Company and President of AtlaGas’s natural gas subsidiary, Washington Gas. 

“Blue is an accomplished executive who has engaged with stakeholders across our industry to provide energy for homes and businesses that is safe, reliable, affordable, and cleaner,” said Ed Holland, Board Chair, SJI. “In his most recent roles at AltaGas and Washington Gas, Blue steered numerous infrastructure modernization initiatives to advance safety and reliability across the Company’s natural gas system. Under his stewardship, Washington Gas, like SJI, has also embraced new technology and emerging fuels, such as renewable natural gas, that reduce carbon emissions and align with affordability objectives.  His passion for inspiring high performing teams and helping communities thrive is evident throughout his career, and we are delighted to welcome him to SJI.”

“I am honored to be named SJI’s next President and CEO,” said Mr. Jenkins. “SJI has a clear mission, a talented team, and enviable record as a trusted employer and energy provider to the customers and communities SJI serves. I am excited to build on this foundation and lead SJI’s next chapter of growth and success as we work together with stakeholders to ensure we meet New Jersey’s evolving energy needs, safely, reliably, and affordably.”

“Over the past nearly three decades with SJI, including the past 12 as CEO, Mike’s career has been defined by visionary leadership, strategic growth, and an unwavering commitment to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve,” added Mr. Holland. “Under his guidance, SJI has grown to become one of the nation’s premiere energy infrastructure companies, which includes award-winning safety performance and the development of one of the country’s largest renewable natural gas platforms. He leaves behind a legacy built on integrity, collaboration, and servant leadership.”

Mr. Renna, “It has been the highlight of my career to be CEO of SJI and work alongside our talented employees to fortify SJI’s record of safe, reliable, and affordable energy and build a cleaner future for New Jersey. With my retirement, I am handing the reins over to someone I immensely respect. Blue is a champion of energy innovation to drive efficiency, reliability, and sustainable energy. Importantly, he also shares our belief that employees are a company’s greatest strength. I look forward to supporting a smooth transition when Blue becomes CEO.”

About Donald “Blue” Jenkins 

Most recently, Mr. Jenkins was AltaGas’ Executive Vice President & President, Utilities and President, Washington Gas. In this role, Mr. Jenkins oversaw the development and execution of AltaGas’ strategic plan and advanced the strategy of implementing an operational excellence model across its U.S. Utilities. 

Prior to AltaGas and Washington Gas, Mr. Jenkins served as Chief Commercial Officer at EQT Corporation, a premier U.S. integrated gas company. In this role, he oversaw all aspects of commercial operations, including financial planning and strategic decision-making, commodity sales, operations, logistics, contracting, risk management IT, and business development. 

Prior to EQT, Mr. Jenkins held multiple executive roles at BP p.l.c., including Senior Vice President, North America Gas and Power, and was a key member of BP’s U.S. leadership team. 

Mr. Jenkins holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Brigham Young University.
 

About SJI

South Jersey Industries (SJI), an energy infrastructure holding company based in Folsom, NJ, delivers energy services to customers through two primary subsidiaries, SJI Utilities (SJIU) and SJI Energy Enterprises Group. SJIU houses the company’s regulated natural gas utility operations, and aims to deliver safe, reliable and affordable natural gas to more than 750,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across New Jersey via its South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas subsidiaries. SJI Energy Enterprises Group, a non-utility subsidiary of SJI, specializes in the ownership, development, construction, and operation of diverse renewable energy projects. These projects include the development of solar, fuel cell, and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) solutions, with the RNG sourced from a variety of feedstocks including dairy manure, landfill gas, and food waste. With a robust portfolio and pipeline of future projects, SJI Energy Enterprises Group strives to be a national leader in advancing sustainable energy solutions.

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