8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 25, 2013

South Jersey Industries, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey	1-6364	22-1901645
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One South Jersey Plaza, Folsom, NJ 08037

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(609) 561-9000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On November 25, 2013, South Jersey Industries, Inc. (the "Company") announced the appointment of David A. Kindlick as Executive Vice President of the Company, and the appointment of Stephen H. Clark as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of both the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary South Jersey Gas Company, effective November 22, 2013.  Mr. Kindlick is relinquishing his position as Chief Financial Officer of the Company in preparation for his retirement during 2014.

Mr. Clark, age 55, has held various positions with the Company and South Jersey Gas Company since 1997, including serving as Treasurer of South Jersey Gas Company.  There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Clark and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Clark was appointed as Chief Financial Officer or Treasurer of the Company.  There have been no transactions nor are there any proposed transactions between the Company and Mr. Clark that would require disclosure pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.  Mr. Clark will also serve as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of South Jersey Gas Company.

The press release announcing the appointments is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01       Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release, dated November 25, 2013.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

	SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC
Date:  November 25,  2013	By: /s/ Gina Merritt-Epps
	Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq.
	General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Telephone: 609-561-9000

Media Contact: Joanne Brigandi x4240

e-mail: jbrigandi@sjindustries.com

Investor Relations Contact: Marissa Travaline x4227

e-mail: mtravaline@sjindustries.com

November 25, 2013

South Jersey Industries Announces Executive Promotions

FOLSOM, NJ – Edward J. Graham, chairman, president and CEO of South Jersey Industries (NYSE:SJI), announced, on behalf of the board of directors, organizational changes effective November 22, 2013. The following appointments are part of a structured succession plan that the board is implementing over the long-term to ensure SJI’s continued success well into the future.

Stephen H. Clark was appointed chief financial officer and treasurer of both SJI and South Jersey Gas. In this new position, Clark will oversee all company accounting practices, direct financial strategy and provide guidance on opportunities for future company growth. In addition, he will ensure the integrity of the company’s financials and will continue to be responsible for the company’s investor relations function, all financial activities including banking relationships, cash management, and long- and short-term borrowings, and the regulatory within SJI’s subsidiary, South Jersey Gas. Clark joined SJI in 1997. He holds a master’s in business administration from the College of William and Mary. He resides in Haddonfield, NJ with his family.

Graham noted, “Steve’s extensive experience developing financial and accounting strategies, policies and procedures, combined with his in-depth understanding of SJI’s business lines, leadership abilities, strategic thinking and strong analytical and management skills make him an excellent candidate for the position of chief financial officer.”

David A. Kindlick was appointed executive vice president of SJI. In this position, Kindlick will act in an advisory capacity and provide input to strategic planning and the strategic direction of SJI. He relinquishes his position as chief financial officer in preparation for his retirement effective April 24, 2014. Kindlick joined SJI in 1979. He holds a master’s degree in financial investments from Drexel University. He resides in Ocean City, NJ with his wife.

About SJI

South Jersey Industries (NYSE: SJI), a member of the MSCI Global Climate Index, offers solutions to climate change and helps customers control energy costs. South Jersey Gas, one of the nation’s fastest growing natural gas utilities, delivers clean, efficient natural gas and promotes energy efficiency to customers in southern New Jersey. SJI’s non-regulated businesses, under South Jersey Energy Solutions, promote efficiency, clean technology and renewable energy by developing and operating on-site energy production facilities; acquiring and marketing natural gas and electricity for retail customers; providing wholesale commodity marketing and risk management services; and offering HVAC and other energy-efficiency related services. For more information about SJI and its subsidiaries, visit http://www.sjindustries.com.

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