DOVER, Del., Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Utilities
Corporation (NYSE: CPK) announced that Dr. Ronald G. Forsythe Jr., a member of the Board of
Directors since 2014, has been named one of the 2017 Most
Influential Black Corporate Directors by Savoy Magazine. A
national business publication reporting on African-American success
and achievement, Savoy Magazine issues an annual listing of
prominent executives, influencers and achievers contributing
leadership to corporate boards.
"I am honored to be named to Savoy Magazine's 2017
Most Influential Black Corporate Directors," said Dr. Forsythe. "I
very much appreciate the opportunity I have to contribute to
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, its Board of Directors and its
senior management team. I am enriched by the talent, culture,
care and drive that I see throughout this Company."
"We congratulate Ron on this very special honor," said
Michael P. McMasters, Chesapeake
Utilities Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer.
"The business acumen and experience that Ron and his fellow Board
members bring to the Company sustain our efforts to deliver value
to our customers, employees, investors and the communities we
serve."
"Ron's contributions to the Company's Board have been
invaluable, and this recognition is very well-deserved," said
John R. Schimkaitis, Chairman of
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Board of Directors. "Ron's
experience in both the public and private sectors, coupled with his
expertise in information technology, engineering, renewable energy
and economic and workforce development have added to the breadth
and depth of the already diverse backgrounds and skill sets of our
Board."
Dr. Forsythe is President and Chief Executive Officer of Quality
Health Strategies and previously served as its Chief Operating
Officer. He served as Chief Information Officer and Vice President
at the University of Maryland Eastern
Shore. In addition, Dr. Forsythe is a member of the
Regional Advisory Board of Branch Banking and Trust Company and
previously served as a member of the Advisory Board for the
Worcester County, Maryland School
System STEM Initiative, and a member of the Boards of the Peninsula
Regional Medical Center Foundation, Quality Health Foundation, and
Horizons® at the Salisbury School. Dr. Forsythe holds masters and
doctoral degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Maryland.
In 2017, Dr. Forsythe joined colleagues serving on other public
boards, including Fortune 500 companies, as a recipient of the
highest recognition for corporate directors – the National
Association of Corporate Directors Board Leadership Fellowship.
About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Chesapeake
Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy company engaged in
natural gas distribution, transmission, gathering and processing,
and marketing; electricity generation and distribution; propane gas
distribution; and other businesses. Information about Chesapeake
Utilities Corporation's businesses is available at www.chpk.com or
through our IR App.
Please note that Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is not
affiliated with Chesapeake Energy, an oil and natural gas
exploration company headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
For more information,
contact:
Mike Stock
Sr. Director, Corporate Communications
mstock@chpk.com
302.736.7808
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