Semco names Starring to head Enstar

Semco Energy Inc. has named Colleen Starring to head its Alaska division, Enstar Natural Gas Co. Starring replaces Tom East as regional vice president. Semco said East will be retiring this year.

A native of Battle Creek, Mich., Starring began her career with Semco in 1977 and most recently served as regional vice president for the western district of Michigan for Semco Energy Gas Co. Semco said Starring has experience in operations, technical services, marketing, customer service and accounting; she was named outstanding manager of the year by Gas Utility and Pipeline Industries magazine in May 2000.

“We are fortunate to have a person of Colleen’s caliber to head Enstar Natural Gas Co.,” said Gene Dubay, Semco Energy senior vice president and chief operating officer.

“The customer base in our Alaska service territory is growing at twice the national average,” Starring said. “There are tremendous opportunities and tough challenges related to securing adequate future gas supplies for our customers. I look forward to being part of the team working to seize the opportunities and successfully meet the challenges.” Based in Port Huron, Mich., Semco Energy distributes natural gas to more than 400,000 customers as Enstar Natural Gas Co. in Alaska and Semco Energy Gas Co. in Michigan. Semco Energy also owns and operates businesses involved in propane distribution, intrastate pipelines and natural gas storage.

—Petroleum News