Atmos Energy Appoints Jeff D. Martinez as Senior Vice President, Utility Operations

In his new role, Martinez will join the company’s Management Committee and report to Kevin Akers, President and CEO.

Martinez has been President of Atmos Energys Mid-Tex Division since December 2023. Before that, he held several leadership roles, including President of Atmos Pipeline Texas, Vice President of Customer Service and Vice President of Operations for the Mid-Tex Division.

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The company also announced that John S. McDill, currently Senior Vice President of Utility Operations, will retire in early 2027 after a long and successful career with Atmos Energy. He will remain in his current role and continue serving on the companys Management Committee until his retirement.

Mr. McDill joined Atmos Energy in 2002 and assumed his current role in October 2021. “John has held key leadership positions across the company throughout his career and will leave a lasting positive influence upon Atmos Energy. We are greatly appreciative for John’s dedication and contributions to Atmos Energy, our employees, customers, communities, and the natural gas industry,” said Kevin Akers, President and Chief Executive Officer.

“Jeff and John have worked closely together in various roles throughout their careers and will continue to do so for a smooth transition,” said Akers.

About Atmos Energy

Founded in 1906, Atmos Energy is a Dallas-based natural gas distributor and an S&P 500 company. It provides safe and reliable natural gas to around 3.4 million customers across more than 1,400 communities in eight states, mainly in the southern US.

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