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National Fuel Gas Company's Executive Chairman of the Board to Retire [Health & Beauty Close - Up](Health & Beauty Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) National Fuel Gas Company has announced that David F. Smith, Executive Chairman of the Board, has indicated his intention to retire, effective April 1, 2014. In a release, the Company said that Smith will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors. "National Fuel is today a better company for its employees, its investors, and the customers we serve because of Dave's leadership and dedication," said Ronald J. Tanski, President and Chief Executive Officer. "During his five years as CEO, Dave established the current course of the Company, focusing attention and significant resources on development in the Marcellus Shale as Seneca Resources Corp.'s total production nearly tripled and the Company's pipeline business commenced an historic, transformational realignment. Under his direction, the Company continued to prioritize and invest in pipeline safety, system reliability, and all levels of customer service." Smith joined National Fuel in 1978 and had been Chief Executive Officer from February 2008 until March 2013. He was elected to the Company's Board of Directors in 2007 and named Chairman of the Board in 2010. During his more than 35-year tenure with the Company he has served as President of National Fuel Gas Supply Corp., National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp., Empire Pipeline, Inc., and National Fuel Resources, Inc. National Fuel is an integrated energy company. More Information: www.nationalfuelgas.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ] |