Nicor, a holding company which distributes natural gas, has appointed John Staley to its board of directors. He has also been appointed to the board of directors of the company's principal subsidiary, Nicor Gas, and has been named to the audit committee of both companies.
Mr Staley is both an attorney and a certified public accountant. He worked for the public accounting firm Ernst & Young for over 35 years and formerly served as area managing partner of the firm’s Lake Michigan and Chicago office from 1985 until his retirement in 2001.
Russ Strobel, chairman, president and CEO of Nicor, said: We are extremely pleased to welcome Jack to our board of directors. Jack’s financial and legal expertise, combined with his proven business leadership, will be tremendous assets to an already strong board and be invaluable to both Nicor and our shareholders.