Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> May 2, 2003

Thomas Fisher – Nicor Inc (gas)

THOMAS L. FISHER is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nicor Inc. and Chairman of Nicor's principal subsidiary, Nicor Gas. Mr. Fisher began his career with the company in 1967 and has held various positions at Nicor Gas and Nicor. He served as Chief Financial Officer of both companies as well as Nicor's Vice President, operations. Mr. Fisher is a 1966 graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management. He received a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Chicago in 1983. Mr. Fisher is the Chairman of the Board of the Gas Technology Institute. He also serves on the boards of LaSalle Bank Corporation and the United Way in Chicago. He is also a member of The Chicago Club, The Commercial Club, The Economic Club of Chicago and The Executives' Club of Chicago. Profile
TWST: Could you give us a brief overview of Nicor?

Mr. Fisher: Nicor is primarily a gas distribution and a shipping

business. Our natural gas distribution business serves the

northern third of