NICOR Inc.

Daniel R. Dodge is executive vice president diversified ventures of Nicor. Dodge oversees Other Energy Ventures, the non-utility segment, including Nicor Solutions, Nicor Services, Nicor Home Services and Nicor Enerchange L.L.C. His responsibilities focus on non-regulated energy affiliates and business development. Dodge joined Nicor Gas in 1998. Prior to joining Nicor Gas, Dodge was employed with MidCon Corporation for twenty-one years and held numerous positions including vice president asset development and occidental energy ventures. He earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois in 1975 and a master's in business administration from the University of Illinois in 1977.

Scott Lewis is vice president governmental relations of Nicor and Nicor Gas. He is responsible for community relations, economic development, state and federal legislative strategies and state regulatory activities. Lewis joined Nicor in 1984 and has worked in a number of positions including rate analyst, media relations specialist, supervisor division sales, and general manager and assistant vice president governmental relations. Lewis received a bachelor's of arts degree in journalism from the University of Arizona in 1978 and a master's degree in business administration from DePaul University in 1994.

Douglas M. Ruschau is vice president and treasurer of Nicor and Nicor Gas. He is responsible for the treasury and cash management functions of the company as well as wholesale credit. Ruschau returned to Nicor in October 2007 after spending the past five years as vice president finance and treasurer for Peoples Energy Corporation in Chicago. He originally joined Nicor in 1980 and held various positions at Nicor and Nicor Gas, including assistant vice president finance of both companies – a position he held from 1998-2002. Ruschau earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana and a master's in business administration from Loyola University of Chicago. He is a member of the American Gas Association.

Kary D. Brunner is director investor relations of Nicor, a position he has held since November 2008. Brunner’s responsibilities also include stockholder services. Previously, he was manager of financial planning and analysis for Nicor and Nicor Gas since 2007. Brunner began his career with Nicor in 2001 as a financial business analyst and since that time has held various roles in accounting, budgeting and forecasting. Prior to joining Nicor, he was employed by Crane Co., a diversified manufacturer, in various treasury and accounting functions. Brunner earned a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration from Clearwater Christian College in 1996. He is a member of the American Gas Association and the National Investor Relations Institute.

Gerald O'Connor is senior vice president finance and strategic planning of Nicor and Nicor Gas. O'Connor has responsibility for risk management and insurance, corporate planning, rates, and financial analysis. Previously, he led the Continuous Business Improvement process, and earlier internal audit group and implementation of best practices in the gas procurement area. He has over 20 years experience as a senior executive with domestic and international manufacturing, energy, and high technology companies. His background includes business start-ups, mergers & acquisitions, energy marketing, risk management, international financial management and serving on boards of directors. Prior to joining Nicor, O’Connor was a partner with Tatum Partners LLC, providing financial consulting services to clients in the utility, investment banking and energy industries. Prior to that, O'Connor was vice president and chief financial officer of Aux Sable Liquid Products, a $500 million gas processor and natural gas liquids marketer, serving industrial and commercial markets. O’Connor has a bachelor’s degree in commerce from University College Dublin, received a master's in business administration from Utah State University, and is a Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA). He has served on the board of directors of several companies, and is currently a committee member of the Chicago Sister Cities International Program.

Armando Olivera is president and chief executive officer of Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), the rate-regulated electric utility subsidiary of FPL Group, Inc., and one of the largest investor-owned electric utilities in the nation. He was appointed president in June 2003. Under Mr. Olivera's leadership, FPL has invested heavily in ensuring reliable service and meeting strong current and projected growth in demand for electric power in its vast service territory. FPL has one of the most efficient fossil power plant fleets in the nation and has taken a number of additional actions to mitigate high fuel costs. The company has implemented an industry-leading program to harden its electric system against hurricanes as well as ensure everyday reliability. Mr. Olivera joined FPL in 1972 and has served in a variety of management positions in the areas of transmission and distribution operations, fuels management, and strategic planning and resource allocation. His position before becoming president was as senior vice president of FPL's Power Systems business unit. Mr. Olivera holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Cornell University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Miami. He also is a graduate of the professional management development program of the Harvard Business School. In 2007, Mr. Olivera was appointed by Florida Governor Charlie Crist to serve on the Florida Governor's Action Team on Energy and Climate Change, which is tasked with developing a comprehensive strategy that achieves targets for statewide greenhouse gas reductions. He is the current president of the Southeastern Electric Exchange, immediate past chairman of the Florida Reliability Coordinating Council (FRCC), and a member of the board of Enterprise Florida, as well as a member of Cornell University Engineering Council and Cornell University Council.

Business experience: Retired since 2004; formerly Chief Executive Officer 2002-2004, President, 1999-2004, Executive Vice President – Corporate Card Sales, 1994-1999, Diners Club North America, a division of Citigroup (Charge/Credit Cards). Directorships: Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae); Office Depot, Inc.; Tenet Healthcare Corporation.

Business experience: Independent consultant since 2002; formerly Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, 1985-2002, DEKALB Genetics Corporation (Agricultural Genetics and Technology); Executive Vice President, 1999-2001, and Co-President Global Seed Group, 1998-1999, Monsanto Company (Agricultural Seed, Traits and Chemicals).

Business experience: Retired; formerly Board Chair 1987-2008, Co-Chief Executive Officer 2002-2004 and Chief Executive Officer 1987-2002, DeVry Inc., as well as Board Chair 2002-2008, DeVry University, Inc. (Technical and Management Education).

Business experience: Private investor; formerly President, 1982-1986, Birdsall, Inc., a subsidiary of Nicor. (Containerized Shipping).

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