New Jersey Resources (NYSE: NJR) has announced a series of executive and senior leadership promotions at both NJR and its subsidiary, New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG), aimed at supporting the company’s growth strategy, sustainability objectives, and investment plans. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026.
Daniel Sergott, currently Treasurer at NJR, will be promoted to Vice President and lead a newly established NJR Strategy function. Anne-Marie Peracchio, Managing Director of Marketing and Energy Efficiency at NJNG, will become Vice President of Regulatory Affairs & Energy Efficiency. Stephen Skrocki, who serves as Corporate Controller for NJR, will move into the role of Chief Risk Officer. Chris D’Antuono, Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at NJR, is set to succeed Skrocki as Corporate Controller.
Mark Kahrer, Senior Vice President of Regulatory and External Affairs, is planning to retire in late 2026. Jamie Kent will step down from his position as Chief Risk Officer by the end of 2025 and retire during fiscal year 2026.
“Dan, Anne-Marie, Stephen and Chris are experienced, capable leaders who have each contributed meaningfully to our company’s strategic direction, growth and success,” said Steve Westhoven, President and CEO of New Jersey Resources. “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.”
Sergott has been with the company for nearly two decades in various finance leadership roles including Director-Financial Planning and Analysis and Treasurer since 2022. In his current capacity he oversees treasury functions such as resource allocation and liquidity management.
Peracchio brings over thirty years’ experience in regulatory policy work focused on conservation initiatives for NJNG customers. She played a key role in developing the SAVEGREEN program which supports energy efficiency efforts for customers. Kahrer will assist Peracchio during her transition into her new responsibilities.
Skrocki joined NJR in 2017 as Assistant Corporate Controller before becoming Corporate Controller in 2021 and Principal Accounting Officer in 2023. He leads accounting operations including financial reporting oversight.
D’Antuono started with NJR in 2015 after working at Ernst & Young LLP and EisnerAmper LLP; he was promoted to Director of Financial Planning and Analysis in 2020.
“Mark Kahrer and Jamie Kent have each left their mark on our organization, overseeing successful utility regulatory affairs outcomes and shaping corporate risk and financial reporting functions respectively,” Westhoven said. “Their leadership and contributions have been critical to NJR’s growth and positive relationships with our regulators, investors and customers. I thank them for their dedication and service and, on behalf of our entire organization, I wish them well in their coming retirement.”
New Jersey Resources is a Fortune 1000 company that provides natural gas distribution along with clean energy services through several subsidiaries operating across New Jersey counties such as Monmouth, Ocean, Morris, Middlesex, Sussex,and Burlington via New Jersey Natural Gas; solar project development through Clean Energy Ventures; asset management by Energy Services; storage solutions through Storage & Transportation; plus residential offerings via Home Services. The company employs more than 1,300 people dedicated to promoting conservation efforts like Conserve to Preserve alongside programs such as SAVEGREEN.
