DOVER, Del., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake
Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) today announced the recent
passing of longtime Board member, Eugene H.
Bayard.
"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our good
friend and longtime Board member, Eugene
(Gene) Bayard. Our sympathies go out to Gene's wife, Diane,
his family, and his many friends and colleagues in Delaware and around the country who had the
honor of knowing him and learning from him," said John R. Schimkaitis, chair of Chesapeake
Utilities' board of directors. "For more than 15 years, Gene
contributed to the extraordinary growth, strong culture and unique
comradery at our company. As an advisor, leader and core member of
the Chesapeake Utilities family, Gene will be greatly missed. His
many valuable and diverse contributions to the Company and to the
state of Delaware will carry on
for many years to come. We are thankful for Gene's unwavering
dedication to our Company and our mission."
Mr. Bayard served as an independent Director on Chesapeake
Utilities' Board since 2006, including most recently as a member of
the Corporate Governance Committee.
About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Chesapeake
Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company,
listed on the New York Stock Exchange, which is engaged in natural
gas transmission and distribution; electricity generation and
distribution; propane gas distribution; mobile compressed natural
gas (CNG) utility services and solutions; and other businesses.
Information about Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's businesses is
available at www.chpk.com and on the Annual Report Microsite
at cpkannualreport.com.
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:
Media Relations:
Brianna Patterson
Manager, Public Relations and Strategic Communications
302-217-7050
bpatterson@chpk.com
Investor Relations:
Alex Whitelam
Head of Investor Relations
215-872-2507
awhitelam@chpk.com
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SOURCE Chesapeake Utilities Corporation