ABOUT NGA of Georgia
Our mission is to promote the safe, direct use of natural gas
Natural Gas:
Abundant, Affordable, Clean
Technological advances and an extensive and reliable energy delivery system have made Natural Gas the most dependable and affordable source of clean energy in the U.S.
The U.S. has enough gas supply to meet America’s diverse energy needs for more than 125 years, and these estimates continue to grow annually. Natural Gas is the logical foundational energy for homes, businesses, industry, and transportation.
The growing use of domestic natural gas reduces our dependence on foreign energy sources and strengthens America’s goals of a strong economy, national security, and environmental stewardship. The NGA of Georgia views natural gas as a foundational energy for America’s, and Georgia’s, future energy policies.
Key Objectives:
Educate and Influence
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Educate Georgia consumers on the efficiency and environmental benefits of natural gas appliances and applications |
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Influence energy policies, positioning natural gas as a primary, foundational fuel for future economic growth in Georgia |
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Impact energy policies affecting Georgia consumers and the direct use of natural gas |
The Natural Gas Association of Georgia (NGA of Georgia) was formed in 2015. Made up of natural gas providers, pipeline companies, natural gas appliance manufacturers and marketers, the association’s primary goal is to educate state leaders and industrial, commercial and residential customers on the safe, direct use of natural gas.
Directors and Officers
Natural Gas Association of Georgia Board of Directors & Officers

PJ Zonsius
Chairman
NextEra Energy Resources
VP and GM of Retail Gas

Carl Garofalo
Vice Chairman
Southern Company Gas
Director, Sustainability Solutions

Lisa Guthrie
Treasurer
Southern Natural Gas Company
Account Manager Sr. II

Alisha Hargett
Secretary
SCANA Energy Services
Senior Regulatory Analyst

Greg Chumley
Immediate Past Chair
Austell Gas Company
Supervisor, Marketing & Public Services

Justin Stankiewicz
RNG Steering Board Member
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Director of Renewable Natural Gas Development

Mike Jewell
Board Member
Georgia Municipal Association
Gas Section

Corey Minshew
Board Member
Atlanta Gas Light
Director, New Business Development

John Patton
Board Member
Liberty Utilities
Director of Engineering

Rodney Dill
Board Member
Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia
Director, Member Services

Chris Turner
Board Member
Georgia Natural Gas
Managing Director

Bobbie Avery
Board Member
Liberty Utilities of Georgia
Regional Director of Operations

Ashley Jenkins
Board Member
Gas South
Director, Government & Regulatory Affairs
Staff
Natural Gas Association of Georgia Staff and Associates

Jennifer Whitlow
NGA of GA
Executive Director

Stephen Loftin
Loftin Public Affairs
Government Relations

Peter Floyd
Alston + Bird
General Counsel

Alex Waters
NGA of GA
Program Coordinator
Advocacy & Government Relations Committee

Carl Garafolo
CHAIR
Southern Company Gas
Membership
Committee
Committee

Chris Strippelhoff
CHAIR
Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia
Marketing & Communications Committee

Corey Minshew
CHAIR
Atlanta Gas Light
NGA Annual Conference:
Georgia Gas Summit

Chris Coan
CO-CHAIR
Gas South
NGA Annual Conference:
Georgia Gas Summit

Matthew Schlosser
CO-CHAIR
B2B Markets
Renewable Natural Gas Steering Board

Justin Stankiewicz
CHAIR
Marlin Gas