AGL Resources Names Bryan Batson President of Atla
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AGL Resources Names Bryan Batson President of Atlanta Gas Light, Chattanooga Gas and Florida City Gas Atlanta - September 18, 2012 - AGL Resources (NYSE: GAS) today announced the appointment of Bryan Batson as president of Atlanta Gas Light, Chattanooga Gas and Florida City Gas, and senior vice president of Southern Operations for AGL Resources. Batson will oversee all aspects of operations for the three utilities in AGL Resources' Southern region, which serve approximately 1.7 million customers across three states. After more than 20 years with AGL Resources, Steve Lindsey is leaving the company to pursue an expanded role within the natural gas industry. "We are fortunate to have Bryan's leadership in this important role," said Hank Linginfelter, executive vice president, Distribution Operations for AGL Resources. "His experience in utility operations, combined with his expertise in the regulatory arena allows him to bring a unique perspective to the position and ensure the customers of Atlanta Gas Light, Chattanooga Gas and Florida City Gas continue to enjoy safe, reliable and affordable natural gas service." Most recently, Batson was senior vice president, Commercial Operations, which included oversight of the customer experience for the company's approximately 4.5 million customers served by its seven natural gas distribution companies, as well as setting regulatory and legislative strategy, utility marketing and energy efficiency programs for the utilities. After beginning his nearly three-decade career as an engineer and transitioning into field operations, Batson focused on regulatory affairs, culminating in executive oversight and coordination of all governmental and regulatory matters involving the company's regulated utilities. Batson serves on the board of directors for the AGL Resources Private Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta and on the Grady Health System Board of Visitors. He received his bachelor of civil engineering from Clemson University and holds a master in technology management from Mercer University. Realignment of Key Executives to Support Distribution Operations "Scott's progressive leadership experience makes him an ideal leader to guide our energy efficiency and marketing initiatives and ensure we're delivering on the promise of a superior customer experience in all of our regulated utilities," said Linginfelter. Carter serves on the board of directors for the American Red Cross Southern Region Blood Services. A Certified Public Accountant, Carter holds a bachelor of business administration in accounting from Valdosta State University. Jim Kibler, vice president, External Affairs and Public Policy, is responsible for directing the company's overall governmental and public policy initiatives. He also oversees the enterprise-wide economic development and community relations activities in the more than 1,100 communities in seven states served by our natural gas utilities. Linginfelter added, "With energy at the forefront of our national dialogue, our public policy initiatives are increasingly critical to the success of our company, as well as the energy security of our country, and Jim has superb skills for leading these efforts." Kibler serves as vice chair of the American Gas Association's legislative committee and is a member of the advisory council for the Trust for Public Lands in Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia and his law degree, with honors, from the University of Richmond. Batson, Carter and Kibler are based in Atlanta and will report to Linginfelter. Additionally, David Weaver has been named vice president, Regulatory Affairs. In this role, he will lead the regulatory strategy for all of the company's seven regulated utilities. Weaver earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama and his law degree from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. He is based in Atlanta and will report to Carter. About AGL Resources About Atlanta Gas Light Atlanta Gas Light, a wholly owned subsidiary of AGL Resources (NYSE: GAS), provides natural gas delivery service to more than 1.5 million customers in Georgia. In operation since 1856, the company is one of the oldest corporations in the state. For more information, visit www.atlantagaslight.com. About Chattanooga Gas About Florida City Gas ### Contacts: Media Investor Relations
Scott Carter has been named senior vice president, Commercial Operations, and in this role, will have oversight of customer experience, energy efficiency and utility marketing activities for the company's seven natural gas distribution companies. He also will continue to serve as the company's chief regulatory officer, responsible for regulatory strategy in all jurisdictions.
AGL Resources (NYSE: GAS) is an Atlanta-based energy services holding company with operations in natural gas distribution, retail operations, wholesale services, midstream operations and cargo shipping. As the nation's largest natural gas-only distributor based on customer count, AGL Resources serves approximately 4.5 million utility customers through its regulated distribution subsidiaries in seven states. The company also serves more than one million retail customers through its SouthStar Energy Services joint venture and Nicor National, which market natural gas and related home services. Other non-utility businesses include asset management for natural gas wholesale customers through Sequent Energy Management, ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities, and ownership of Tropical Shipping, one of the largest containerized cargo carriers serving the Bahamas and Caribbean region. AGL Resources is a member of the S&P 500 Index. For more information, visit http://www.aglresources.com/ .
Chattanooga Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of AGL Resources (NYSE: GAS), provides retail natural gas sales and transportation services to approximately 61,000 customers in Hamilton and Bradley counties in southeast Tennessee. The Chattanooga Gas service area includes the communities of Chattanooga, Cleveland, Red Bank, East Ridge, Lookout Mountain and Signal Mountain. For more information, please see www.chattanoogagas.com.
Florida City Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of AGL Resources (NYSE: GAS), serves approximately 104,000 residential and commercial natural gas customers in Florida's Miami-Dade, Brevard, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties. For more information, visit www.floridacitygas.com .
Matthew Freeman
Office: 404-584-3846
Cell: 404-788-1024
mfreeman@aglresources.com
Alpa Patel
Office: 404-584-3583
Cell: 678-640-8324
apatel@aglresources.com
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