For Release: 09/24/2012

Larry Szumski Named Vice President - Integrys Customer Relations

Chicago, IL - Larry Szumski, general manager at North Shore Gas, a subsidiary of Integrys Energy Group (NYSE: TEG), has been appointed Vice President of Integrys Customer Relations. The announcement was made by Integrys President and COO-Utilities, Larry Borgard.

"Larry brings leadership skills and broad organizational experience to this role," said Borgard. "They will be very helpful to this team and to the organization as we address the complexities of our customer service operations."

Szumski has served in a variety of strategic and operational areas in his nearly 23 years with Integrys and its subsidiaries. In addition to his recent leadership role in North Shore Gas operations, these include Rates, Customer Relations, Quality Assurance, Information Technology Services, Customer Care, and Human Resources.

Szumski holds a bachelors degree in Communications from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale as well as a master's degree in Business Administration from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.

Szumski, a native of Illinois, resides in Winfield with his wife Dawn and children Lauren, Jason, Kristen and Kathryn.

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