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Strobel to replace Fisher as Nicor chairman

Strobel to replace Fisher as Nicor chairman

   Nicor Inc. said Thursday its chief executive officer Russ M. Strobel, will expand his role to become chairman of the Nicor and Nicor Gas boards, effective Nov. 1.

   Strobel, who became Nicor's president and CEO in March, will replace Thomas L. Fisher.

   Nicor Inc. is a holding company with two principal businesses, Nicor Gas, a natural gas distributor, and containerized shipping company Tropical Shipping.