AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · National Fuel Gas (NFG)

National Fuel to replace Utility President Donna DeCarolis, who retires July 1, 2025

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National Fuel Gas Company announced that Donna DeCarolis, President of its Utility subsidiary National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation, will retire effective July 1, 2025, and remain as a Senior Energy Advisor. Michael Colpoys, a long-tenured Senior Vice President, will succeed her as Utility President on the same date. The filing reports a leadership change only and includes no financial results or guidance.

Key points

  • Donna L. DeCarolis, Utility President, gave notice on March 31, 2025 of her intention to retire effective July 1, 2025, after more than 40 years of service.
  • DeCarolis will continue as a Senior Energy Advisor on New York statewide energy policy matters.
  • Michael Colpoys, Senior Vice President since 2021, will succeed her as President of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation on July 1, 2025.
  • The Utility segment provides natural gas service for 2.2 million residents in Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania.

The filing

CompanyNational Fuel Gas (NFG)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECApr 3, 2025, 4:15 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-25-072367

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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