Officers
Chairman
Donald F. Carter
Vice President and General Manager
Elizabethtown Gas
1st Vice Chairman
Louis M. Walters
President and General Manager
Atlantic City Sewerage Company
2nd Vice Chairman
Vincent Maione
President
Atlantic City Electric
Treasurer/Secretary
David Ern
Vice President and General Manager
Gordon's Corner Water Company
Member-at-Large
Dennis M. Bone
President
Verizon NJ
Member-at-Large
Ralph A. LaRossa
President and COO
PSE&G
NJUA Staff
Karen D. Alexander
President and CEO
Ryan L. Tookes
Director, Government and Public Affairs
Debra A. Caldwell
Executive Assistant and Office Manager
NJUA Committees
The work of committees is central to the mission of the New Jersey Utilities Association. Our committees serve several critical objectives which are at the heart of what every company expects from its membership in NJUA. Each committee, of course, has a different area of interest. No matter what its specific mission or area of focus, all committees strive to:
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Keep representatives informed about new issues of importance to the member companies, such as regulatory and legislative changes, new programs and special projects, and all other developments in the industry and business environment that can potentially affect the member companies' operations;
- Advise the Association about positions it should be discussing and with state policy-makers, including areas where legal or other formal action might be necessary and;
- Offer professional development opportunities to committee members and other company representatives by convening special seminars and/or inviting presentations from experts to regularly scheduled meetings.
Customer Service Quality Committee
Kathy Kerr - New Jersey Natural Gas
Counsels the Association on regulatory and other matters that can impact member company customer service operations, practices and policies. Seeks to improve the methods and recommends the best practices through which consumers interact with our member companies.
Environmental Committee
Steve Cook - Elizabethtown Gas
Through the analysis of environmental regulations, provides guidance and policy advice to the Association and its members on compliance issues affecting the utiliy industry. In addition, supports the work of other relevant committees which require expert research and analysis of proposed regulations and legislation
with environmental impacts.
Finance and Regulations Committee
Daniel M. Furlong - PSE&G and Walton Hill - United Water NJ
Provides policy advice to the Association on emerging issues and other developments involving (1) current and proposed accounting and tax regulations and requirements, (2) regulatory proposals and decisions of the Board of Public Utilities and the Office of Administrative Law, and (3) policies and best practices on corporate governance. The Committee also offers continuing education credits to members under the auspices of the State Board of Accountancy.
Governmental Policy Committee
Julie Holman - JCP&L/ A FirstEnergy Co.
Facilitates discussion and analyzes the implications for member companies of state legislation and other related initiatives. Helps lobby legislators and other relevant decision makers to insure that the perspectives and interests of the Association's members are clearly and effectively represented.
Human Resource Policy Committee
Jim Garrett - Middlesex Water Company
Advises the Association on issues and best practices connected with (1) human resource management systems, compensation, benefits, and equal opportunity
policy, (2) employee and union relations, and (3) member company management, supervisory and other employee training and education programs. Also manages the Association's James R. Leva and Equal Opportunity scholarship programs.
Communication Committee
Bernadette Sohler - Middlesex Water Company
Guides the development and implementation of public relation strategies, tools and tactics to achieve the overarching mission of the Assoication to be the voice of and influential advocate on behalf of New Jersey's investor-owned utility industry.
Operations Committee
Kraig Sanders - New Jersey Natural Gas
Advises the Association on current and emerging issues connected with (1) regulations and proposals affecting public rights-of-way for transmission and distribution of utility services, and (2) the security and reliability of the utility infrastructure. Connects with state, county and municipal officials to insure that they are aware of our policies and practices and more clearly understand how our member companies can work in more effective ways with them.
Safety and Health Committee
Robert Charney - New Jersey American Water
Reviews safety standards for the operation environments common to the utility industry, encourages best practices and advises the Association on health and safety regulations. Establishes outreach and communication with regulatory agencies, emergency response teams, and police and fire professionals. |
