NiSource Appoints Shawn Anderson to Treasurer, Chief Risk Officer

MERRILLVILLE, Ind., May 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) today announced that Shawn Anderson will assume the role of treasurer and chief risk officer, effective June 1, 2016.

Anderson joined NiSource in 2010 and currently serves as vice president of finance and regulatory affairs at Columbia Gas of Ohio, a NiSource subsidiary. In his new role, he will lead teams responsible for all treasury, risk and insurance operations at NiSource. 

"Shawn brings a deep understanding of our local utilities to our well-established team of finance leaders," said Donald Brown, NiSource's chief financial officer and current treasurer. "His broad range of regulatory and finance experience, and a track record of delivering stakeholder value, will be a strong asset in this role."

Prior to joining the company, Shawn served in various finance roles in the hospitality industry. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University, holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Ohio University and earned his Six Sigma Black Belt from Xavier University.

About NiSource

NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) is one of the largest fully-regulated utility companies in the United States, serving approximately 3.5 million natural gas customers and 500,000 electric customers across seven states through its local Columbia Gas and NIPSCO brands. Based in Merrillville, Indiana, NiSource's more than 7,500 employees are focused on safely delivering reliable and affordable energy to our customers and communities we serve. NiSource has been designated a World's Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute since 2012 and is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability - North America Index. Additional information about NiSource, its investments in modern infrastructure and systems, its commitments and its local brands can be found at www.nisource.com. Follow us at www.facebook.com/nisource, www.linkedin.com/company/nisource or www.twitter.com/nisourceinc.  NI-F

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