TULSA, Okla., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ONE Gas, Inc.
(NYSE: OGS) announced today that Robert S.
McAnnally, current senior vice president and chief operating
officer, will succeed Pierce H. Norton
II as president and chief executive officer on June 28, 2021, at which time he will also join
the ONE Gas Board of Directors. The company recently announced
Norton's retirement from ONE Gas as president and chief executive
officer, effective June 27, 2021.
"I'm pleased to announce Sid
McAnnally as president and CEO of ONE Gas" said Eduardo A. Rodriguez, lead independent director.
"Since ONE Gas was formed in 2014, the entire management team has
collaborated and executed on a common mission, vision and strategic
plan with the guidance of its core values. The result is a culture
that creates value for all stakeholders. Sid is a proven leader in
the organization and in the industry, and his experience will be an
asset as the company continues to focus on creating a sustainable
energy future," Rodriguez added.
McAnnally has been with ONE Gas for six years, when he joined
the company as senior vice president of operations. He was promoted
to chief operating officer in 2020, assuming the additional
responsibilities for the company's administrative functions,
including human resources, and information technology. Prior to
joining ONE Gas, McAnnally served as senior vice president of
customer service and marketing for Alabama Gas Corporation. Before
joining Alabama Gas, McAnnally practiced law, representing utility,
financial and corporate clients. He served as the chair of the
Board of Trustees for the American Gas Foundation and is active in
serving other industry and community organizations.
McAnnally holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Arts degree
from Auburn University. He has also
attended numerous Executive Education Programs at the Harvard Business School.
"I'm honored to have the opportunity to lead talented and
dedicated employees," said McAnnally. "The commitment of our people
to provide safe and reliable natural gas service every day makes a
difference to our customers and in our communities. I look
forward to continuing our strong operational and financial
performance by focusing on our competitive advantages to build a
sustainable energy future."
The company also announced Curtis L.
Dinan, current senior vice president and chief commercial
officer, will become senior vice president and chief operating
officer and will assume the additional responsibilities for the
company's operations and safety functions along with his current
functions of commercial activities, rates and regulatory,
government affairs, community relations and customer service.
Responsibilities of both Caron A.
Lawhorn, senior vice president and chief financial officer,
and Joseph L. McCormick, senior vice
president and general counsel, remain unchanged.
Today's announcement was the result of an ongoing succession
planning process and oversight by the ONE Gas Corporate Governance
Committee, led by Rodriguez. Following his retirement from ONE Gas,
Norton has accepted the role of president and chief executive
officer of ONEOK Inc. (NYSE: OKE).
ONE Gas, Inc. (NYSE: OGS) is a 100-percent regulated natural gas
utility, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
"OGS." ONE Gas is included in the S&P MidCap 400 Index and is
one of the largest natural gas utilities in the United
States.
Headquartered in Tulsa,
Oklahoma, ONE Gas provides a reliable and affordable energy
choice to more than 2.2 million customers in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Its divisions include Kansas Gas
Service, the largest natural gas distributor in Kansas; Oklahoma Natural Gas, the largest in
Oklahoma; and Texas Gas Service,
the third largest in Texas, in
terms of customers.
For more information and the latest news about ONE Gas, visit
onegas.com and follow its social channels: @ONEGas, Facebook,
LinkedIn and YouTube.
Analyst Contact: Brandon
Lohse
918-947-7472
Media Contact: Leah
Harper
918-947-7123
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