October 12, 2021. The American Gas Association (AGA) Board of Directors has elected Kimberly S. Greene, Chairman, President and CEO of Southern Company Gas in Atlanta, GA to be Chair of the Board for 2022.
“Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, America’s natural gas utilities have continuously served our customers, ensuring families and businesses have the energy they need when they need it most,” said Greene. “We have never stopped working, and as our economy begins to rebound, the dedicated employees across the natural gas industry will continue to serve the nation, reducing emissions and providing Americans with a clean, safe, reliable, affordable energy source. I firmly believe that the most practical, realistic way to achieve a sustainable energy future is to ensure it includes natural gas and the infrastructure that transports it, which is why I am excited to lead this organization at this critical time.”
Southern Company Gas safely and reliably delivers natural gas to more than 4.3 million utility customers in Georgia, Illinois, Tennessee and Virginia. Greene serves as an Oil & Natural Gas Liaison Co-Lead for the Electric Subsector Coordinating Council, which is the principal liaison between federal government and the energy sector on security issues. Additionally, she serves on the boards of directors of Valero Energy Corporation, Gas Technology Institute and Morehouse School of Medicine. Previously, she served on the board of directors of the Electric Power Research Institute for eight years, including one year as Chair.
AGA’s other board officers for 2022 will include: First Vice Chair Suzanne Sitherwood, President and CEO of Spire Inc. based in St. Louis, MO and Second Vice Chair Jerry Norcia, President and CEO of DTE Energy based in Detroit, MI. David H. Anderson, President and CEO of NW Natural in Portland, OR will become Immediate Past Chair on January 1, 2022 at the beginning of Greene’s term.