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Southcross Brings On New President & Chief Operating Officer
Southcross Energy Partners, L.P. has reported that John E. Bonn has joined Southcross’ general partner as President and Chief Operating Officer.
In his new role, Mr. Bonn will be responsible for the Company’s operating functions which include the Partnership’s commercial activities relating to both natural gas and natural gas liquids and operations. He will report directly to David Biegler who continues as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Biegler commented: "I’m thrilled that John has joined Southcross. His strong midstream expertise and successful experience in operations and commercial activities will prove valuable in his leadership role at Southcross as we focus on significantly expanding the Partnership."
Principal operating officers reporting to Mr. Bonn will be: Corey Lothamer, Vice President Marketing and Gas Supply; Gerardo Rivera, Vice President, NGLs; and David Ishmael, Vice President, Operations. Michael Hunter continues as Vice Chairman and Ronald Barcroft as Senior Vice President, both of whom will work in business development and report directly to Mr. Biegler.
Mr. Bonn has more than 30 years of experience in midstream business development and senior commercial and operations positions. He joins Southcross after serving as President of NiSource Midstream Services LLC, where he was responsible for building their midstream business in the Appalachian Basin, successfully sourcing and overseeing midstream infrastructure opportunities, including natural gas gathering, processing and liquids handling.
Mr. Bonn serves on the board of directors for the Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets Association and previously served on the executive boards of the Marcellus Shale Coalition, New Mexico Oil & Gas Association and is a past president of the Natural Gas Society of North Texas.
Mr. Bonn earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1979 and served as an officer in the United States Army before entering the energy industry.