Christopher Heckert

Christopher Heckert is a seasoned project management professional currently serving as the Manager of the Project Management Office at Southern Company Gas since March 2023. Prior experience includes roles as Program Manager and Senior Engineer at Nicor Gas from October 2017 to April 2023, where contributions were made within the Office of Corporate Engineering. Christopher's career began as a Mechanical Engineer at Sargent & Lundy from December 2006 to October 2017, following an internship focused on energy audits at the Industrial Assessment Center. Educational credentials include a Master of Business Administration from Aurora University, a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago, complemented by earlier studies at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.