The former chief executive for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority is taking the reins at an SJI subsidiary serving residential, commercial and industrial customers throughout Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Salem counties, and parts of Gloucester, Burlington and Camden counties.
On July 1, South Jersey Gas named Melissa Orsen president and chief operating officer to lead overall operations for the energy provider.
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“We continue to have substantial opportunity for growth ahead of us at South Jersey Gas, and I am excited to be the leader who will align the incredible talent within our organization in support of those opportunities and continued long-term success,” Orsen said in a prepared statement.
SJI said Orsen would focus on the company’s commitment to safety, developing opportunities for growth, delivering on customer service and ensuring cost effective operations. She joined SJI in 2018 as senior vice president, general counsel – and will continue as senior vice president moving forward, SJI said.
“Melissa has been an invaluable part of the SJI senior leadership team over the last three years,” said SJI Utilities President Dave Robbins in a prepared statement. “I have no doubt that, under her leadership, South Jersey Gas will continue to successfully deliver on its commitment to providing safe, reliable, affordable natural gas service to its more than 400,000 customers.”
