NEW JERSEY UTILITIES ASSOCIATION APPOINTS RICH HENNING AS PRESIDENT & CEO

Trenton — New Jersey Utilities Association (NJUA), the statewide trade association for investor-owned utilities that provide essential water, wastewater, electric, natural gas and telecommunications services to New Jersey residents and businesses, today announced the appointment of Rich Henning to President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 3, 2023.

Mr. Henning steps into the President and CEO role from his position as Senior Vice President at Veolia North America. He brings over 34 years of utility experience in Communications, Marketing and Government Relations. Prior to joining Veolia, he worked for General Electric, Panasonic and The Record.

“I am delighted to announce the appointment of Rich Henning following a rigorous selection process,” said Mark Kahrer, Chairman of the New Jersey Utilities Association and Senior Vice President of New Jersey Natural Gas Company. “I look forward to seeing him take the organization forward at a time when New Jersey utilities have built strong momentum with state leaders to shape a new future.”

“During the past few years as an executive board member for NJUA, Rich has demonstrated real commitment to NJUA’s mission, our customers, and our colleagues. He is a proven leader with tremendous passion and I am confident in his ability to guide the organization, to drive innovation, and to shape a collaborative and inclusive culture for our staff and our members,” added Kahrer.

About NJUA

Founded in 1915, NJUA has provided a forum for the exchange of ideas and delivered a unified voice in the public policy arena for its members. NJUA’s 13-member utility companies are dedicated to the delivery of essential services to nearly 7 million residential customers and 1 million business and industrial customers across the Garden State. Most NJUA companies have been investing in New Jersey to serve customers better for more than a century. Not only do New Jersey’s utility companies help to maintain the reliability of the State’s critical infrastructure, they are the driving force behind the state’s economy and quality of life. For further information on NJUA, please visit www.njua.com or follow us on Twitter @NJUtilities.

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