Southcross Energy Partners, L.P. announced that Gerardo E. Rivera has joined Southcross' general partner in the newly-created position of Vice President, Natural Gas Liquids. Mr. Rivera has more than 26 years of experience in midstream product marketing, business development and developing projects with a proven record of accomplishments and leadership. Mr. Rivera previously was Director of Corporate Planning, Strategy and Portfolio Management for Vermilion Energy Inc. where he was responsible for development of corporate strategy and portfolio planning and analysis.