Merrillville-based NiSource, parent of NIPSCO, has a new director of investor relations and finance and appointed a new safety leader for its Massachusetts subsidiary.

Nick Drew was named director of investor relations and finance. He will serve as the company’s primary contact for investors and develop the company’s long-term financing plan.

Drew joined NiSource in 2011 and has served in a variety of finance roles, including most recently as director, SEC reporting, consolidation and accounting research.

He previously worked for Deloitte & working with clients in the utility industry. Drew has a bachelor's degree in accounting from Ohio State University and earned his designation as a Certified Public Accountant in 2007.

NiSource appointed Nick Stavropoulos to a new senior role focused on safety at Columbia Gas of Massachusetts. Stavropoulos will serve as chief safety advisor and will report directly to Joe Hamrock, CEO and president of NiSource.

Stavropoulos recently retired as president and chief operating officer of Pacific Gas and Electric Co. He will be based in Massachusetts

Northern Indiana Public Service Co. serves about 820,000 natural gas and 460,000 electric customers across 32 counties in Northern Indiana.