The Board of Directors of National Fuel Gas Company elected Mr. Ronald J. Tanski as CEO and Mr. David F. Smith was elected to the position of Executive Chairman of the Board.
“National Fuel is in an excellent place with a strategic vision for disciplined development of its assets and significant opportunities for long term growth,” said Smith. “The election of Ron as Chief Executive Officer represents continued and deliberate succession planning. Over the years Ron has held a leadership position in every one of our business segments. More recently, in his role as Chief Operating Officer, Ron has been successfully running the day-to-day operations of the Company since 2010. This new role for Ron is a well-deserved milestone. As we look to the future, the Board and I believe that our management team, under Ron’s leadership, will continue to drive the Company’s positive momentum.”
Tanski joined National Fuel in 1979 and has served in a variety of positions in both the regulated
and non-regulated businesses. In June 2010, he was named President and COO of National Fuel Gas Company, and he will continue to serve as President.
Smith joined National Fuel in 1978 and had been Chief Executive Officer since 2008. He was elected to the Company’s Board of Directors in 2007 and named Chairman of the Board in 2010. During his long tenure with the company he has served as President of National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation, Empire Pipeline, Inc., and National Fuel Resources, Inc.
