Middlesex Water Company Announces Retirement of Bernadette Sohler, VP of Corporate Affairs
Middlesex Water Company (Nasdaq:MSEX) has announced the retirement of Bernadette M. Sohler, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, effective December 31, 2024. Sohler, who joined the company in 1994, has been a key member of the executive leadership team since 2007. Her 30-year career at Middlesex included overseeing corporate communications, branding initiatives, digital media, community engagement, investor and media relations, and sustainability reporting.
As part of the company's succession planning and organizational realignment, Jennifer Ketschke has been hired as investor relations director, reporting to CFO Rally Zerhouni. Summer DeFeo, Director of Communications, will continue to support other corporate affairs activities.
Middlesex Water Company (Nasdaq:MSEX) ha annunciato il pensionamento di Bernadette M. Sohler, Vice Presidente degli Affari Aziendali, a decorrere dal 31 dicembre 2024. Sohler, che è entrata nell'azienda nel 1994, è stata un membro chiave del team di leadership esecutiva dal 2007. La sua carriera trentennale in Middlesex ha incluso la supervisione delle comunicazioni aziendali, delle iniziative di branding, dei media digitali, del coinvolgimento della comunità, delle relazioni con investitori e media, e della rendicontazione di sostenibilità.
Come parte della pianificazione della successione aziendale e del riallineamento organizzativo, Jennifer Ketschke è stata assunta come direttrice delle relazioni con gli investitori, rispondendo al CFO Rally Zerhouni. Summer DeFeo, Direttore della Comunicazione, continuerà a supportare altre attività degli affari aziendali.
Middlesex Water Company (Nasdaq:MSEX) ha anunciado la jubilación de Bernadette M. Sohler, Vicepresidenta de Asuntos Corporativos, con efecto a partir del 31 de diciembre de 2024. Sohler, quien se unió a la compañía en 1994, ha sido un miembro clave del equipo de liderazgo ejecutivo desde 2007. Su carrera de 30 años en Middlesex incluyó la supervisión de las comunicaciones corporativas, las iniciativas de marca, los medios digitales, el compromiso comunitario, las relaciones con inversionistas y medios, y la elaboración de informes de sostenibilidad.
Como parte de la planificación de sucesión de la compañía y el reestructuramiento organizativo, Jennifer Ketschke ha sido contratada como directora de relaciones con inversionistas, reportando al CFO Rally Zerhouni. Summer DeFeo, Directora de Comunicaciones, continuará apoyando otras actividades de asuntos corporativos.
Middlesex Water Company (Nasdaq:MSEX)는 Bernadette M. Sohler가 기업 업무 부사장직에서 2024년 12월 31일부로 은퇴한다고 발표했습니다. Sohler는 1994년에 회사에 합류했으며, 2007년부터 경영진 리더십 팀의 핵심 멤버로 활동해왔습니다. Middlesex에서의 30년 경력에는 기업 커뮤니케이션, 브랜드 이니셔티브, 디지털 미디어, 지역사회 참여, 투자자 및 미디어 관계, 지속 가능성 보고를 감독하는 업무가 포함되었습니다.
회사의 승계 계획 및 조직 재편 일환으로, Jennifer Ketschke가 투자자 관계 이사로 고용되었으며, CFO Rally Zerhouni에게 보고합니다. Summer DeFeo, 커뮤니케이션 이사는 다른 기업 업무 활동을 계속 지원할 것입니다.
Middlesex Water Company (Nasdaq:MSEX) a annoncé le départ à la retraite de Bernadette M. Sohler, Vice-présidente des affaires corporatives, à compter du 31 décembre 2024. Sohler, qui a rejoint l'entreprise en 1994, est membre clé de l'équipe de direction exécutive depuis 2007. Sa carrière de 30 ans chez Middlesex a inclus la supervision des communications d'entreprise, des initiatives de marque, des médias numériques, de l'engagement communautaire, des relations avec les investisseurs et les médias, ainsi que des rapports sur la durabilité.
Dans le cadre de la planification de la succession et du réajustement organisationnel de l'entreprise, Jennifer Ketschke a été engagée comme directrice des relations avec les investisseurs, rendant compte au CFO Rally Zerhouni. Summer DeFeo, Directrice de la communication, continuera de soutenir d'autres activités des affaires corporatives.
Middlesex Water Company (Nasdaq:MSEX) hat den Rücktritt von Bernadette M. Sohler, Vizepräsidentin für Unternehmensangelegenheiten, bekannt gegeben, der am 31. Dezember 2024 wirksam wird. Sohler, die 1994 in das Unternehmen eintrat, ist seit 2007 ein Schlüsselmitglied des Führungsteams. Ihre 30-jährige Karriere bei Middlesex umfasste die Überwachung der Unternehmenskommunikation, von Markeninitiativen, digitalen Medien, Gemeinschaftsengagement, Investor- und Medienbeziehungen sowie Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung.
Im Rahmen der Nachfolgeplanung und organisatorischen Neuausrichtung des Unternehmens wurde Jennifer Ketschke als Direktorin der Investor Relations eingestellt, die an CFO Rally Zerhouni berichtet. Summer DeFeo, Direktorin für Kommunikation, wird weiterhin andere Aktivitäten im Bereich Unternehmensangelegenheiten unterstützen.
- Smooth transition plan in place with new investor relations director hired
- Organizational realignment under new leadership
- Loss of experienced executive with 30 years of company knowledge
ISELIN, N.J., Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (the “Company” or “Middlesex”), (Nasdaq:MSEX), a provider of water and wastewater and related services primarily in New Jersey and Delaware, today announced that Bernadette M. Sohler, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, will be retiring on December 31, 2024 after a 30-year career with the Company.
Sohler joined Middlesex in 1994 and served in positions of increasing responsibility before being named to the executive leadership team as Vice President in 2007. She oversaw internal and corporate communications strategy including branding of the company’s RENEW, DirectALERT and Water for Tomorrow® initiatives, digital media, community engagement, investor and media relations, sustainability reporting, and served as company spokesperson and primary government affairs liaison.
“On behalf of the Board and our team members, I want to congratulate Bernadette on an impressive and versatile career highlighted by unwavering dedication, communications expertise, and active community and industry leadership. During her tenure at Middlesex, Bernadette established strong relationships with local officials and worked to enhance engagement and stakeholder awareness of our Company, our industry, and the value of water,” said Nadine Leslie, Middlesex Water President and CEO. “We thank her for her many contributions to the growth of our company and wish her well on her retirement journey,” added Leslie.
As part of the Company’s ongoing succession planning and strategic organizational realignment under new leadership, an investor relations director, Jennifer Ketschke has been hired, reporting directly to Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Rally Zerhouni. In addition, Summer DeFeo, Director of Communications, will continue to support other corporate affairs activities.
ABOUT MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY
Established in 1897, Middlesex Water Company serves as a trusted provider offering life-sustaining high quality water service for residential, commercial, industrial and fire protection purposes. The Company offers a full range of water, wastewater utility and related services, including municipal and industrial contract operations. The company and its subsidiaries form the Middlesex Water family of companies, which collectively serve a population of half a million people in New Jersey and Delaware. Middlesex is focused on meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and shareholders. We invest in our people, our infrastructure, and the communities we serve to support reliable and resilient utility services, economic growth and quality of life. To learn more about Middlesex Water, visit https://www.middlesexwater.com.
Contact:
Summer DeFeo, Director of Communications
sdefeo@middlesexwater.com
Jennifer Ketschke, Director of Investor Relations & Treasury
jketschke@middlesexwater.com
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