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New Jersey Natural Gas Names Helen Ayotte Vice President of Engineering, Construction and Asset Management
WALL, N.J., May 11, 2026--New Jersey Natural Gas, (NJNG), a regulated subsidiary of New Jersey Resources (NYSE: NJR), announced the appointment of Helen Ayotte as Vice President of Engineering, Construction and Asset Management effective today. Ms. Ayotte will succeed John Wyckoff, Vice President of Energy Delivery, who is retiring on July 1, 2026.
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