PR Newswire·Apr 1, 2026, 4:31 PM ET

Chesapeake Utilities Announces Appointment of Chief Transformation Officer and Chief Accounting Officer

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) announced two leadership appointments effective April 1, 2026.
Michael Galtman assumed the role of chief transformation officer to oversee ERP implementation while managing financial planning, corporate development, tax, & treasury operations.
Galtman previously served as senior vice president & chief accounting officer at the company since 2019.
Melissa Barnes, who joined the company on March 30, 2026, was appointed vice president & chief accounting officer to lead accounting & financial reporting functions.
Jeff Sylvester, senior vice president & incoming chief financial officer, stated the appointments support transformative growth & succession planning.
Galtman brings over two decades of experience in regulated energy environments & previously led SAP implementations at Sunoco Logistics & MBNA.
Barnes possesses over 20 years of experience in technical accounting, external reporting, & internal controls, holding a CPA certification.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as a diversified energy delivery company with natural gas, electricity, propane, & compressed natural gas services.