Jon R. Whitney has served as a director since February 2005. Mr. Whitney began his employment with Colorado Interstate Gas Company, a natural gas transmission company, on October 1, 1968 as an accountant and in 1970 was promoted to accounting supervisor. Mr. Whitney joined the regulatory area in 1971 and in 1973 was promoted to Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Controller. He was subsequently promoted to Senior Vice President and then Executive Vice President, with the additional responsibilities of Administration, Marketing, Engineering and Operations. In 1990, He was promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer and ultimately held various officer positions with 15 different companies within the corporate family. He also has held committee positions with the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America and the American Gas Association and has held directorships with several outside companies and community organizations. Prior to his employment with Colorado Interstate Gas Company, he was a Certified Public Accountant in private practice. Mr. Whitney is currently a member of Peak Energy Ventures, a natural gas consulting company. |