Leadership Team

Mr. Westhoven joined New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) in November 1990. Currently, he serves as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Jersey Resources (NJR) and its principal subsidiary, NJNG.

He began his career as an engineer at NJNG before becoming a Director, and eventually Senior Vice President, of NJR Energy Services (NJRES). Later he was named Senior Vice President and COO of NJR’s unregulated businesses, NJRES, NJR Clean Energy Ventures and NJR Home Services before being named President and Chief Operating Officer.

Mr. Westhoven earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from The Catholic University of America and serves as a member of its Board of Visitors. He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.

Mr. Annitto joined New Jersey Resources (NJR) in 1996. With more than 20 years of energy trading experience at NJR Energy Services (NJRES), he’s designed and successfully managed financial commodity hedging strategies and helped grow its wholesale energy business. As Vice President, he oversees NJRES’ wholesale trading and marketing and manages financial commodity trading and hedging strategies.

Mr. Annitto received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the College of William and Mary and a Master of Business Administration from Cornell University, Johnson School of Business.

Mr. Bel joined New Jersey Resources (NJR) in 2019 as Vice President-Treasurer and Investor Relations. As CFO, he is responsible for the management of NJR’s financial functions, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, treasury, risk management and investor relations.

Mr. Bel has more than 20 years of experience in finance. Before joining NJR, he was Assistant Treasurer for Thomson Reuters. He also served as Chief Financial Officer for Thomson Reuter’s Latin American operations, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for General Motors Colmotores and General Motors Venezolana and held various roles of increasing responsibility at the General Motors Treasurer’s office in New York.

Mr. Bel received a master’s degree in business administration from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s degree from the Universidad del Pacifico in Lima, Peru.

Ms. Cradic joined New Jersey Resources (NJR) in February 2018. As Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Non-Utility Businesses, Strategy and External Affairs, she is responsible for providing leadership, management and vision to NJR Clean Energy Ventures, NJR Energy Services and NJR Midstream. She also oversees the company’s Corporate Strategy, Government Affairs, Communications and Sustainability functions.

Before joining NJR, Ms. Cradic served the New Jersey Office of the Governor in several capacities, including as Senior Policy Advisor, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Cabinet Liaison before becoming Chief of Staff to the Governor. During her tenure, Ms. Cradic was instrumental in balancing state budgets and delivering policy agendas in regulatory, governmental and political environments. Prior to that, Ms. Cradic served as Deputy Director and Assistant Commissioner for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Ms. Cradic holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from The College of New Jersey, a master’s degree in mass communication from New York University and is an alumnus of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.

She currently serves on the Board of Governors for Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University, the New Jersey Future Board of Trustees and Executive Women of New Jersey. She is also a trustee for the NJ chapter of The Nature Conservancy.

Ms. DelGiudice joined New Jersey Resources in November 2022. Currently, Ms. DelGiudice, a career HR professional with more than 20 years of experience, is responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing NJR’s human capital management strategies and programs to maximize the potential and effectiveness of a diverse and growing workforce. Her responsibilities include labor and employee relations, professional development and training, strategic workforce planning and compensation and benefits initiatives.

Mr. Johnson joined NJR Energy Services in 2002 and was named Vice President of Corporate Business Development in 2020, where he is responsible for overseeing NJR’s business development that supports long-term financial and operational goals.

Prior to joining Energy Services, Mr. Johnson was the Manager of Northeast Assets at Amerada Hess Corporation, where he was responsible for managing the natural gas positions for the wholesale and retail business units in the Northeast.

Mr. Johnson earned a master’s degree in Public Administration from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science degree from James Madison University.

Mark G. Kahrer serves as Senior Vice President-Regulatory Affairs, Marketing and Energy Efficiency at New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG), where he oversees all aspects of the company’s regulatory affairs, gas supply, environmental services, marketing and energy efficiency functions.

Mr. Kahrer joined NJNG in 2017 as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and was promoted to his current role in 2020. Prior to joining NJNG, he spent 34 years with Newark, NJ-based Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) and its parent, Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG). Throughout his tenure with PSEG, he served in numerous capacities, including Vice President of Finance for PSE&G and PSEG Power, Assistant Treasurer and Senior Director – Business Performance and Improvement for PSE&G and PSEG Long Island. Mr. Kahrer was instrumental in starting up PSEG’s corporate risk management function, lean six sigma efforts and was instrumental in the development of the performance metric program at PSEG Long Island.

Mr. Kahrer received his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Saint Peter’s College and a Master of Business Administration in finance from Seton Hall University. He is a certified public accountant, and a member of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is the current First Vice Chairman of the New Jersey Utilities Association Board of Directors and a member of the Advisory Committees of the New Jersey Utility Stockholders Association and New Jersey Energy Coalition. Mr. Kahrer was also a former member of the executive committee of the Board of Trustees of Saint Peter’s University where he also served as the former Chairman of the Board of Regents and former President of the Alumni Association.

Mr. Kent joined New Jersey Resources (NJR) in 2013 and is responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of the risk management, internal audit, corporate security and procurement functions. He is an accomplished leader within the energy and utilities industry with 30 years of experience. Prior to joining NJR, Mr. Kent held various positions within finance and accounting at Constellation Energy, American Electric Power and NRG.

Mr. Kent holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Villanova University.

Mr. Massaro joined New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) in June 1989 and currently serves as Senior Vice President – NJR Retail – and President – NJR Home Services. He is responsible for leading NJR’s unregulated business unit and integrated retail strategy for NJR. In his role as President of NJR Home Services, Mr. Massaro will oversee all operations and service activities and continue to grow the business. Since joining the Company, Mr. Massaro has held several positions in marketing, operations and customer service, including as President of NJR Home Services (NJRHS) from November 2004 to June 2005, Vice President of Corporate Strategy from June 2005 to June 2007 and Vice President of Marketing and Energy Efficiency from July 2007 to December 2015.

Mr. Massaro attended Drexel University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering in June 1989.

He is a member of the American Gas Association (AGA) Communications and Marketing and Sustainable Growth committees. Along with his participation in AGA Strategic and Visionary sessions, he is also a member of AGA’s Leadership Council. In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the Energy Solutions Center.

Ms. Mehta joined New Jersey Resources (NJR) in June 2022.  Ms. Mehta serves as the secretary to the board of directors of NJR and its subsidiaries, acts as the company’s registered agent and keeper of records, provides oversight of the company’s corporate governance and supports NJR’s overall corporate legal function. Prior to joining NJR, Ms. Mehta served as Senior Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary at TD Bank Group, where she was responsible for regulatory compliance, corporate governance policy and corporate secretarial operations for TD's U.S. entities.

Ms. Mehta received her juris doctorate cum laude from Villanova School of Law and her bachelor of science degree from Widener University. She clerked for Magistrate Judge Carol Sandra Moore Wells in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and is a member of the South Asian Bar Association of Philadelphia Board.

Mr. Migliaccio joined New Jersey Resources (NJR) in 2009. Throughout his tenure he has served in numerous leadership roles of increasing responsibility, including Controller, Treasurer, Vice President-Finance and Accounting and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

As COO, he oversees the operations of New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG), NJR’s largest subsidiary, and is responsible for leading the utility’s strategic growth initiatives, infrastructure investments and decarbonization efforts.

Prior to joining NJR, Mr. Migliaccio was an accomplished leader of accounting and related functions in the energy industry having worked for Public Service Enterprise Group and NRG Energy, as well as other energy companies in New Jersey.

Mr. Migliaccio holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University and is an alumnus of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program. He also serves as Treasurer on the Junior Achievement of New Jersey State Board of Directors.

Mr. Pohlman joined NJR in 2011. As Vice President of NJR Clean Energy Ventures and Corporate Strategy, he is responsible for leading and developing the renewable energy business, while also driving new growth opportunities and strategic initiatives across NJR.

Prior to being named Vice President of NJR Clean Energy Ventures and Corporate Strategy, Mr. Pohlman served as Vice President-Strategy, Communications, Government Relations and Policy, Managing Director-Innovation and Strategic Initiatives, Chief of Staff to the President and CEO and Director of Business Development for NJR Clean Energy Ventures, NJR's renewable energy subsidiary.

Before joining NJR, he worked as Vice President at Citadel and Assistant Vice President at Credit Suisse Energy LLC, and Barclays Capital.

Mr. Pohlman earned his bachelor degree in finance and marketing from Marist College.

Mr. Reich joined New Jersey Resources (NJR) in September 2006. He was promoted to Senior Vice President and General Counsel in 2021 and is responsible for developing and directing the corporate legal function and overseeing corporate compliance. 

Prior to joining NJR, Mr. Reich served as an associate attorney at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP and Troutman Sanders LLP, where he practiced in the areas of finance, securities and general corporate law.

Mr. Reich attended New York University, where he graduated magna cum laude, and went on to New York University School of Law, where he received his juris doctor degree. He is a member of the Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals.

Ms. Richman joined New Jersey Resources in 2003. Currently, she leads the company’s storage and transportation business, including overseeing a team of more than 50 employees, developing and executing new and organic growth opportunities, driving operational and organizational efficiencies and overseeing all strategies related to NJR’s S&T assets.

Before that Ms. Richman served as Vice President, NJR Energy Services where she was responsible for business development, strategy and expanding NJR Energy Services (NJRES) into new market areas. She also served as Vice President of NJNG Energy Services where she was responsible for all gas supply purchases for New Jersey Natural Gas to optimize its storage and transportation portfolio. Earlier in her tenure at NJR she served as Vice President of NJRES overseeing the transportation and exchange group, business development, strategy and expanding into new wholesale markets.

Before joining NJR, Ms. Richman served as Vice President of Transportation at El Paso Corporation in Houston. During her time at El Paso she focused on valuation and analysis as well as creating and leading a mid-marketing group. Ms. Richman received a BBA finance degree from the University of Houston - Downtown.

Mr. Sanders was named NJNG’s Vice President-Operations in 2021 after serving as Vice President of New Jersey Natural Gas since 2019.

With his extensive industry knowledge and pipeline management experience developed over a 20-year career at the company, he is responsible for NJNG’s distribution operations and customer service, as well as oversight of its transmission operations and gas control.

Mr. Sanders is a graduate of Stanford University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. He is also a member of the Northeast Gas Association, the Society of Gas Operators and serves on the Supplemental Gas and Transmission Measurement Committee of the American Gas Association.

Mr. Sergott joined NJR in 2006. As Treasurer, he will be responsible for NJR’s treasury functions, including resource allocation, liquidity, asset liability and financial planning. Previously, he served as NJR’s Director of Corporate Development Finance and Director of Financial Planning and Analysis.

Before joining NJR, Mr. Sergott worked as an independent financial consultant, as well as corporate finance manager and finance director at CDI Corp. and a senior financial analyst at Salomon Smith Barney and Goldman Sachs.

Mr. Sergott received his bachelor degree in finance from Lehigh University.

Ms. Shea joined New Jersey Resources (NJR) in June 2016. As Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, she is responsible for advancing NJR’s strategic goals through the investment, planning and management of the company’s information technology portfolio, including information infrastructure, internet and business applications, end-user support and cyber security.

Prior to her current position, Ms. Shea served as Chief Information Officer at Godiva Chocolatier and as Senior Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer for Tommy Hilfiger North America.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the State University of New York at Albany.

She currently serves as vice chair of the American Gas Association's Technical Advisory Committee, as a member of the Boards of the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore and the Downstream Natural Gas-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (DNG-ISAC) and as a board advisor to the Georgian Court School of Business and Digital Media.

Mr. Valori joined NJR Clean Energy Ventures (CEV) in 2010, and was named Vice President in 2017. He is responsible for the management, engineering, construction and implementation of multiple commercial solar projects and the execution of CEV’s project plan. Mr. Valori possesses extensive knowledge of engineering, finance and business development activities with over 20 years of experience in the energy field.

Prior to joining CEV, he served as the Renewable Energy Technical Director with the Honeywell/CSG Market Manager Team in the implementation of New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program, where he was responsible for managing a multi-organizational team consisting of renewable energy specialists, quality control inspectors, project managers and technical experts.

Mr. Valori holds degrees from Stevens Institute of Technology, Columbia University, New York University and the University of Pennsylvania. He served as an engineering duty officer in the United States Navy where he obtained the rank of lieutenant commander. He is also a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey and a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with experience in business process improvement and implementation.

Mr. Wyckoff joined New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) in August 1989. As Vice President-Energy Delivery, he leads NJR’s largest business unit with nearly 700 employees including all field operations, engineering, and system enhancement, and is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of NJNG’s delivery system and the continued expansion and maintenance of the company’s distribution and transmission infrastructure.

Mr. Wyckoff earned his Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Delaware and a Master’s degree in material science and engineering from Rutgers University. He is also a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey.

He has been a member of the American Gas Association for over 20 years, previously serving as chair of its Engineering Committee, and serves as a director on the board of the Northeast Gas Association.