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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Promotes Michael Cassel to Senior Vice President, Strategic Development
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) announced that Michael (Mike) Cassel has been promoted to senior vice president, strategic development, effective Jan. 2.
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