Jeffry Householder on industry collaboration
From Learning From Leaders: Jeff Householder · · American Gas Association
“What I see every day and for years and years in this business is the collaboration between companies. You don't see that in a lot of industries. If I've got a problem, if I've got an issue, I can pick up the phone and call CEOs or other folks in this industry across the country and they're happy to talk to me about that and I try to do the same thing for them. All the things that really happen in this business are because we have a great collaborative relationship.”
On , Jeffry Householder, President, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman at CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP, spoke about industry collaboration during Learning From Leaders: Jeff Householder on American Gas Association.
About Jeffry Householder
Jeffrey Householder, president, CEO, and chairman of Chesapeake Utilities, has discussed the company’s culture and operations in recent appearances. In a 2025 interview, he described the company’s emphasis on innovative thinking and employee inclusion in strategic decisions. He recounted an experience helping a family after a hurricane in North Florida as an example of the company’s community focus. Householder also highlighted collaboration among energy industry CEOs, stating that he can call peers across the country for advice and reciprocates. In a 2019 testimonial, Householder explained the company’s decision to build a new campus in central Delaware, citing access to Route 1 and I-95, the local school systems, and the area’s appeal as a place to live. He praised Linda Parkowski of the Kent Economic Partnership for her knowledge of the market and community, saying she helped the company with its needs.