Southcross Energy Partners, L.P. announced that John E. Bonn has joined Southcross' general partner as President and Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Mr. Bonn will be responsible for the company's operating functions which include the Partnership's commercial activities relating to both natural gas and natural gas liquids and operations. He will report directly to David Biegler who continues as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

He joins Southcross after serving as President of NiSource Midstream Services LLC, where he was responsible for building their midstream business in the Appalachian Basin, successfully sourcing and overseeing midstream infrastructure opportunities, including natural gas gathering, processing and liquids handling. Principal operating officers reporting to Mr. Bonn will be: Corey Lothamer, Vice President Marketing and Gas Supply; Gerardo Rivera, Vice President, NGLs; and David Ishmael, Vice President, Operations. Michael Hunter continues as Vice Chairman and Ronald Barcroft as Senior Vice President, both of whom will work in business development and report directly to Mr. Biegler.