Chesapeake Utilities Corp. has turned to a long-time finance executive at agribusiness giant Perdue for a post at the Dover-based utility company.
Thomas E. Mahn will oversee all finance, treasury, risk management, and investor relations functions within the company. This includes providing leadership in the areas of corporate financial planning, retirement plan investment management, cash management, risk management compliance and counter party financial relations. Mahn will oversee the preparation and execution of the Company’s financing plans, including securing short-term and long-term capital as needed to support the company’s continued growth. He will report directly to Beth W. Cooper, CFO.
Prior to joining the company, Mahn was Vice President and Treasurer for Perdue Incorporated, which has $5 billion in annual sales.
Mahn held several positions in Finance during his 35 year career with Perdue including Treasurer, Manager of Banking and Finance, Corporate Credit Manager and Property Accounting Manager.
Chesapeake Utilities has been on a growth spurt, due to expansion of its natural gas system on the Delmarva Peninsula and the acquisition of a Florida utility.
