Southcross Energy Partners, L.P. announced that James W. Swent III has been elected Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer by its Board of Directors. David W. Biegler, who has served as interim Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer since March 2018, will remain a director. Mr. Swent has over 35 years of experience in finance, operations and international business in a diverse range of industries, having served most recently as President and CEO of Paragon Offshore.

As a financial executive, he has managed several large company acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and financial restructurings.