Southcross Energy Partners, L.P. announced that John E. Bonn, previously president and Chief Operating Officer of Southcross general partner, has been elected President and Chief Executive Officer by its Board of Directors. Mr. Bonn joined the company in March of this year, leading its commercial, operations, engineering and business development activities. David Biegler, who is stepping down from the CEO position, will continue serving as Chairman.

Mr. Bonn has more than 30 years of experience in senior commercial and operations positions in midstream businesses. Prior to joining the company, he served as President of NiSource Midstream Services LLC, where he was responsible for building its midstream business in the Appalachian Basin, including natural gas gathering and processing and natural gas liquids. He also served in management positions for Enterprise Product Partners, GulfTerra Energy Partners, El Paso Field Services and Delhi Gas Pipeline.

Key executive management reporting to Mr. Bonn will be: Michael Anderson, Chief Financial Officer; Phil Mezey, Executive Vice President Business Development; Corey Lothamer, Vice President Gas Supply & Marketing; Gerardo Rivera, Vice President NGLs; Gaylon Gray, Vice President Pipeline Operations & Engineering; David Ishmael, Vice President Plant Operations & Engineering; and David Ash, Vice President Corporate Development. Mr. Bonn serves on the board of directors for the Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets Association and previously served on the executive boards of the Marcellus Shale Coalition, New Mexico Oil & Gas Association and is a past president of the Natural Gas Society of North Texas.