Chester, VA – Columbia Gas of Virginia, a NiSource Inc., (NYSE: NI) company, has named Aaron Boeke as Vice President of Gas Operations. In this role, which is effective July 1, Boeke is responsible for emergency response, operations and maintenance of the distribution systems that provide safe, reliable and efficient natural gas service to nearly 290,000 customers in Virginia.
“Aaron is a proven leader and will be a valuable addition to our team,” said Columbia Gas of Virginia President and Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Montague. “His significant knowledge and expertise will help enhance our dedication and commitment to ensuring quality service and the safety of our customers, employees and the communities we serve.”
Boeke has an extensive background in the energy industry including experience in nuclear energy, business integration and supply chain management, safety management system governance and more.
He began his career with NiSource in 2015. After serving in various roles at the company, Boeke was most recently NiSource’s Senior Director of Asset Knowledge Management where he was the driving force behind the maturity of NiSource’s asset data, records and supporting systems to ensure the availability and accessibility of critically important safety and compliance-related information.
Boeke earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction Management from Purdue University.
