MILLVILLE, NJ – The New Jersey Energy Coalition (“NJEC” aka the “Coalition”) is excited to announce a new collaboration with Stevens & Lee Public Affairs led by NJEC President Erick Ford, who has joined Stevens & Lee Public Affairs as a Vice President. Erick will maintain his role as President at NJEC where he will continue to be involved in leading the Coalition.

NJEC would like to extend its congratulations to Erick, who has been an invaluable asset to its team since he joined in 2018 as Executive Director before being promoted to President in 2022. During his tenure, Erick’s leadership has resulted in a successful transition to virtual events for members during the height of the pandemic that continue to grow in popularity.

“Erick’s new position at Stevens & Lee Public Affairs is a testament to his expertise and leadership at the Coalition,” said Kim Schalek Downes, Chairman. “We are proud to have him continue to serve as President and are confident that he will excel in his new role at Stevens & Lee Public Affairs.”

Throughout this collaboration, NJEC remains committed to maintaining the same high quality of service and dedication to its members. NJEC’s operations will continue as usual with Salmon Ventures continuing to oversee all activities with current staff remaining in place while handling all administrative functions of the Coalition.

Florence Hulbert, Director of Communication and Member Outreach at NJEC, said “we wish Erick the best in his new role at Stevens & Lee Public Affairs and look forward to continuing to work with him at the Coalition throughout this collaboration.”

NJEC looks forward to how this collaborative effort with Stevens & Lee Public Affairs will assist in promoting the Coalition’s mission.

About NJEC:

The New Jersey Energy Coalition generates public support for the production and delivery of clean, reliable, affordable, American energy to meet New Jersey’s growing energy needs. The Coalition includes statewide and local leaders and organizations representing the environmental, business, health care, labor, trade, consumer, academic, and civic communities. The Coalition works to educate the public about the need for energy policies that protect the environment, protect the ratepayer, and improve the state’s economy. For more information, please visit: https://www.njenergycoalition.org.

About Stevens & Lee Public Affairs:

Stevens & Lee Public Affairs offers New Jersey-focused legislative interaction, governmental process, regulatory affairs, and consulting services with respect to budget cost efficiencies, to a wide range of private companies, and energy, health care and non-profit organizations. Stevens & Lee Public Affairs is part of The Stevens & Lee Companies, a platform of affiliated professional service firms which provides a full range of legal, investment banking, financial advisory and government consulting services. For more information, visit https://www.slnjgov.com/.

About Salmon Ventures:

Salmon Ventures Limited (SVL) is a New Jersey-based firm that provides national consulting services to utilities, government agencies, school districts, higher education institutions, healthcare providers, trade organizations and businesses. SVL has assembled a professional team whose members are recognized for their accredited experience in utility regulation, energy policy, communication, economic development and government relations at the local, county, state and federal levels. For more information, please visit: https://www.salmonventures.com/.