Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Marks 10 Years of Support for Florida's Women in Energy Leadership Forum

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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) celebrated its decade-long support of Florida's Women in Energy Leadership Forum (FWELF) at the forum's 10th anniversary event held August 25-27, 2025, at the Four Seasons Orlando Resort. The 2025 forum, themed "Impact," attracted over 400 participants and featured C-suite keynote speakers discussing infrastructure investment, employee engagement, and customer service.

As a Gold sponsor, CPK demonstrated its leadership through the participation of several executives in key panel discussions and presentations, covering topics from customer operations to federal policy implications. The forum, founded by CPK board member Lila A. Jaber in 2015, continues to highlight women's contributions to Florida's energy sector and their influence on the state's economy, workforce diversity, and infrastructure development.

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DOVER, Del., Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women in the energy industry through its continued support of Florida's Women in Energy Leadership Forum (FWELF), which marked its 10th anniversary Aug. 25-27 at the Four Seasons Orlando Resort.

Chesapeake Utilities has been an integral part of FWELF since its founding in 2015, contributing through participation, presentations and sponsorships. The forum was founded by Lila A. Jaber, former chair of the Florida Public Service Commission and current member of Chesapeake Utilities' board of directors. FWELF highlights the leadership and contributions of women in Florida's energy sector, showcasing their impact on the state's economy, workforce diversity and infrastructure development.

The 2025 forum, themed "Impact," featured C-suite level keynote speakers and panelists who explored the industry's commitment to infrastructure investment, employees and customers. More than 400 participants attended this year's event. Chesapeake Utilities was a Gold sponsor.

Underscoring its leadership, several Chesapeake Utilities executives played key roles during the forum:

• Kim Estrada, AVP, customer operations — Panelist: Impact: Customer is at the Center of Everything We Do
• Lucia Dempsey, head of investor relations — Panelist: Impact on Investment: Capital Markets and Dollars
• Andrena Burd, AVP, risk management — Panelist: Safety and Security Must be Priorities
• Mike Cassel, VP, strategic development — Moderator: Federal Policy Implications on Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Economic Development and the Consumer
• Victoria Price Langan, director, governmental affairs — Presenter: Dale Carnegie Workshop: #Impact (Influence is Everything)

"For ten years, Florida's Women in Energy Leadership Forum has been a space where industry leaders come together to share ideas, lift one another up and showcase the impact of women in shaping the future of energy," shared panelist Kim Estrada, AVP customer operations. "Chesapeake Utilities has been proud to support the forum from the very beginning, because it aligns so closely with many of our key priorities, including developing talent, advancing innovation and building stronger communities. Each year we leave with new perspectives and renewed inspiration to continue delivering energy that makes life better."

Chesapeake Utilities remains committed to supporting initiatives that celebrate our values, strengthen leadership and foster innovation across the energy industry.

About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation 

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation offers sustainable energy solutions through its natural gas transmission and distribution, electricity generation and distribution, propane gas distribution, mobile compressed natural gas utility services and solutions, and other businesses. For more information, visit www.chpk.com.

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Alexander Nye
Director, Strategic Communications
727.754.0136
ANye@chpk.com

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Lucia M. Dempsey
Head of Investor Relations
347.804.9067
LDempsey@chpk.com 

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FAQ

When and where was the 2025 Florida Women in Energy Leadership Forum (FWELF) held?

The 2025 FWELF was held from August 25-27 at the Four Seasons Orlando Resort, marking the forum's 10th anniversary.

How has Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE: CPK) been involved with FWELF?

CPK has been an integral supporter of FWELF since its founding in 2015, contributing through participation, presentations, and sponsorships. In 2025, the company served as a Gold sponsor with several executives participating in panel discussions.

Who founded the Florida Women in Energy Leadership Forum?

FWELF was founded in 2015 by Lila A. Jaber, who is a former chair of the Florida Public Service Commission and current member of Chesapeake Utilities' board of directors.

How many participants attended the 2025 FWELF event?

More than 400 participants attended the 2025 forum, which featured C-suite level keynote speakers and panelists discussing industry commitment to infrastructure investment, employees, and customers.