ATLANTA, Nov. 22, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AGL Resources (NYSE: AGL) today announced that Sarah M. Stashak has joined the company as director of investor relations. Stashak will be responsible for all aspects of the company's investor relations program, and will report to Steve Cave, vice president, finance and treasurer.

"We are fortunate to have someone of Sarah's caliber and talent join our company in this important role," said Cave. "Sarah's experience and expertise will be invaluable as we seek to further strengthen our relationships within the investment community."

Stashak most recently was director of investor and public relations for IntercontinentalExchange (ICE), an Atlanta-based firm that is a leading global financial exchange operator and over-the-counter marketplace offering markets in crude oil, natural gas, electric power, emissions, agricultural commodities and equity and credit derivative products. Earlier, she was the manager of investor relations for Mirant Corporation, an independent energy company that produces and sells electricity throughout the United States.

Stashak holds a bachelor's degree in history and political science from Duke University.  

Questions about AGL Resources or requests for financial information can be directed to Stashak at (404) 584-4577 or via e-mail at sstashak@aglresources.com.

About AGL Resources

AGL Resources (NYSE: AGL), an Atlanta-based energy services company, serves approximately 2.3 million customers in six states. The company also owns Houston-based Sequent Energy Management, an asset manager serving natural gas wholesale customers throughout North America. As an 85-percent owner in the SouthStar partnership, AGL Resources markets natural gas to consumers in Georgia under the Georgia Natural Gas brand. The company also owns and operates two high-deliverability natural gas storage facilities: Jefferson Island Storage & Hub near the Henry Hub in Louisiana and Golden Triangle Storage in Texas. For more information, visit www.aglresources.com.

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