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April 20, 2007
Today Nicor Inc. announced the promotion of Gerry O'Connor to Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer. O'Connor has an extensive background in the financial and energy fields. He joined Nicor in 2004 as Vice President Administration and Finance of Nicor Inc. and Nicor Gas. In 2006, he was promoted to Vice President Finance and Treasurer.
"I am pleased to announce Gerry's promotion to Senior Vice President," said Richard L. Hawley, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Nicor Inc. and Nicor Gas. "Gerry's considerable experience and great business style have added tremendous value to Nicor. I am glad to have him as part of Nicor's leadership team and I know he will continue to be a great asset to the company."
Prior to joining Nicor, O'Connor was a partner with Tatum Partners LLC, providing financial consulting services to clients in the utility, investment banking and energy industries. He also has more than twenty years of experience as a senior executive with domestic and international manufacturing, energy and high technology companies. O'Connor's background includes business start-ups, mergers & acquisitions, energy marketing, risk management, international and financial management.
He holds a bachelor's degree in commerce from University College Dublin, a master's in business administration from Utah State University and is a Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA). O'Connor has served on the board of directors of several companies and is currently a committee member of the Chicago Sister Cities International Program. He resides in Naperville with his family.
Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) is a holding company and is a member of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Its primary business is Nicor Gas, one of the nation's largest natural gas distribution companies. Nicor owns Tropical Shipping, a containerized shipping business serving the Caribbean region and the Bahamas. In addition, the company owns and has an equity interest in several energy-related businesses. For more information, visit the Nicor Web site at www.nicor.com. | 
