Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> May 3, 2004

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 we begin with a brief historical sketch of Nicor and a

picture of the things you're doing now?

Mr. Fisher: Our company consists of two primary businesses. One is our

natural gas