New Jersey Resources (NJR) on Wednesday announced a series of executive and senior leadership promotions at the corporate level and within its principal subsidiary, New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG). The organizational changes, effective Jan. 1, 2026, are designed to strengthen the company’s foundation for executing its growth strategy, sustainability goals, and investment priorities.
The announcement also noted the upcoming retirements of two long-serving executives in 2026.
The following executives will step into new or expanded roles, focusing on strategy, regulatory affairs, energy efficiency, and financial oversight:
- Daniel Sergott (currently NJR treasurer) will be promoted to vice president and will lead a newly formed NJR Strategy function.
- Anne-Marie Peracchio (currently NJNG managing director of Marketing and Energy Efficiency) will be promoted to vice president of Regulatory Affairs & Energy Efficiency. Peracchio, who has over 30 years of experience with NJNG, was instrumental in creating the SAVEGREEN® energy efficiency program.
- Stephen Skrocki (currently NJR’s corporate controller) will be promoted to chief risk officer, succeeding Jamie Kent.
- Chris D’Antuono (currently NJR’s director of Financial Planning and Analysis) will be promoted to corporate controller, succeeding Skrocki.
Steve Westhoven, president and CEO of New Jersey Resources, expressed confidence in the new leaders. “Their elevation puts NJR in an even stronger position to execute our strategy and continue to deliver safe, reliable service and the affordable energy investments our customers expect,” Westhoven said.
The promotions coincide with the planned retirements of two key executives who were praised for their critical contributions to NJR’s growth:
- Mark Kahrer, senior vice president of Regulatory and External Affairs, will retire in late 2026. He will work closely with Anne-Marie Peracchio to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.
- Jamie Kent, chief risk officer, will step down from his role at the end of 2025 and retire during fiscal 2026.
Westhoven thanked the retiring executives, stating, “Their leadership and contributions have been critical to NJR’s growth and positive relationships with our regulators, investors and customers.”
