The Laclede Group Announces Steven Lindsey As New President and COO

The Laclede Group (NYSE: LG) today announced that Steven L. Lindsey has been named its executive vice president and chief operating officer of distribution operations and Laclede Gas Company president effective October 1, 2012. Suzanne Sitherwood, The Laclede Group president and CEO, will relinquish the title of Laclede Gas Company president effective October 1, 2012.

"I worked directly with Steve for several years at AGL Resources and know that he is a top-notch natural gas operator and a terrific leader," said Suzanne Sitherwood, chief executive officer and president of The Laclede Group. "He knows how to execute on a growth strategy, while remaining focused on providing reliable and safe natural gas service and an exceptional experience for our customers. Steve will be a great addition to our already-strong leadership team."

Mr. Lindsey served as senior vice president, southern operations of AGL Resources, Inc. and president of its Atlanta Gas Light, Chattanooga Gas and Florida City Gas subsidiaries since December 2011. In these roles, he has managed the operations, top-line growth and strategic affairs of the utilities. He also served as vice president and general manager of Atlanta Gas Light and Chattanooga Gas from 2005 to 2011, overseeing the day-to-day operations and market development of the utilities.

Mr. Lindsey is a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.