EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) today announced that its Board of Directors
has appointed Thomas F. Karam, founder and Chairman of Karbon Partners,
LLC; and Norman J. Szydlowski, former President and Chief Executive
Officer of SemGroup Corporation, to the EQT Board of Directors,
effective immediately. With these appointments, EQT has expanded its
Board size to 15 Directors.
“Following a comprehensive search process that included significant
engagement with shareholders, we are pleased to welcome Tom and Norm to
the EQT Board,” said James E. Rohr, EQT’s lead independent director.
“With Thomas’ more than 25 years of experience in the midstream energy
sector, and Norman’s significant Board and executive leadership
experience in midstream and across the energy industry, their individual
and independent perspectives will be a valuable resource to the Board.
In connection with the closing of the Rice Energy transaction, we are
also pleased to welcome Danny Rice and Bobby Vagt to the Board.”
About Thomas F. Karam
Mr. Karam has been a senior executive and entrepreneur in the midstream
energy sector for more than 25 years. He is the founder and Chairman of
Karbon Partners, LLC, which invests in, owns, constructs, and operates
midstream energy assets. Mr. Karam previously served as the founder,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PennTex Midstream Partners, LLC,
a publicly traded MLP with operations in North Louisiana and the Permian
Basin from 2014 until its sale to Energy Transfer Partners in 2016.
Preceding PennTex, he was the founder, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Laser Midstream Partners, LLC, one of the first independent
natural gas gathering systems in the northeast Marcellus shale, from
2010 until 2012 when it was acquired by Williams Partners. Prior to
Laser, Mr. Karam was the President, Chief Operating Officer and Director
of Southern Union Company, where he led its successful transformation
from a large LDC company to one of the largest pipeline companies in the
United States at the time. Prior to Southern Union, Mr. Karam was the
President and Chief Executive Officer of Pennsylvania Enterprises and PG
Energy, a natural gas utility in central and northeastern Pennsylvania
until its acquisition by Southern Union Company. Mr. Karam began his
professional career in investment banking with Legg Mason Inc. and
Thomson McKinnon.
About Norman J. Szydlowski
Mr. Szydlowski has served as a director of the general partner of
8point3 Energy Partners, LP since 2015. He also served as a director of
the general partner of JP Energy Partners LP from 2014 to 2017, and he
was a director of Transocean Partners, LLC from 2014 to 2016. From 2009
to 2014, Mr. Szydlowski served as President and Chief Executive Officer
of SemGroup Corporation, and as a director from 2010 to 2014. During his
career with SemGroup, Mr. Szydlowski served as President, Chief
Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rose Rock
Midstream GP, LLC. From 2006 to 2008, Mr. Szydlowski served as President
and Chief Executive Officer of Colonial Pipeline Company and from 2011
to 2014 served as a director of NGL Energy Partners. He also has served
as a senior consultant to the Iraqi Ministry of Oil in Baghdad on behalf
of the U.S. Department of Defense, where he led an advisory team in the
rehabilitation, infrastructure security and development of future
strategy of the Iraqi oil sector. Earlier career experience includes
several leadership roles at Chevron Corporation.
About EQT Corporation:
EQT Corporation is an integrated energy company with emphasis on
Appalachian area natural gas production, gathering, and transmission.
With more than 125 years of experience, EQT continues to be a leader in
the use of advanced horizontal drilling technology – designed to
minimize the potential impact of drilling-related activities and reduce
the overall environmental footprint. Through safe and responsible
operations, the Company is committed to meeting the country’s growing
demand for clean-burning energy, while continuing to provide a rewarding
workplace and enrich the communities where its employees live and work.
EQT also owns a 90% limited partner interest in EQT GP Holdings, LP. EQT
GP Holdings, LP owns the general partner interest, all of the incentive
distribution rights, and a portion of the limited partner interests in
EQT Midstream Partners, LP.
Visit EQT Corporation at www.EQT.com.
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