# Stephen Westhoven

> Stephen D. Westhoven is president and CEO of New Jersey Resources and its principal subsidiary, New Jersey Natural Gas. He joined NJNG as an engineer in November 1990, advanced through energy-services and operating leadership roles, and became CEO on October 1, 2019. His public agenda combines customer affordability, reliable energy service and emissions reduction, including adapting existing infrastructure and investing in renewable energy.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at New Jersey Resources and New Jersey Natural Gas
- **Organizations:** New Jersey Resources, New Jersey Natural Gas, NJR Energy Services, NJR Clean Energy Ventures, NJR Home Services, The Catholic University of America
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, The Catholic University of America, Advanced Management Program (executive education), Harvard Business School
- **Known for:** Advanced from an engineering role to CEO within the NJR group over nearly 29 years., Led NJR during the October 2021 startup of NJNG’s Howell green hydrogen blending project., Led NJR during the January 2023 commercial startup of CEV’s Canoe Brook floating solar array.

## Career timeline

- **1990-11** — Joined New Jersey Natural Gas as an engineer.
- **2004-01** — Became vice president of NJR Energy Services.
- **2010-05** — Became senior vice president of NJR Energy Services.
- **2016-10** — Became senior vice president and COO of NJR Energy Services and NJR Clean Energy Ventures.
- **2017-11** — Appointed executive vice president and COO of New Jersey Resources, effective November 14.
- **2018-10** — Became president and COO of NJR and joined its board, effective October 1; appointment announced in September.
- **2019-10** — Succeeded Laurence M. Downes as president and CEO, effective October 1.

## Achievements

- Advanced from an engineering role to CEO within the NJR group over nearly 29 years.
- Led NJR during the October 2021 startup of NJNG’s Howell green hydrogen blending project.
- Led NJR during the January 2023 commercial startup of CEV’s Canoe Brook floating solar array.
- Serves on The Catholic University of America’s Board of Visitors.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — NJR’s board approved a quarterly dividend increase from $0.475 to $0.50 per share, effective with the October 1 payment, marking 31 consecutive years of increases.
- **2026-08** — NJR reported approximately 537 MW DC of commercial solar capacity operating as of June 30, 2026, across seven states.
- **2026-04** — NJR announced a $35,000 Coastal Climate Initiative donation supporting The Nature Conservancy’s municipal marsh-restoration planning.

## Links

- Website: https://www.njresources.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-westhoven-570aa05a

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