AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · NW Natural (NWN)

NW Natural General Counsel MardiLyn Saathoff to retire April 1, 2026; Megan Berge named successor

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

NW Natural Holding Company said General Counsel MardiLyn Saathoff will retire effective April 1, 2026, and the board named Megan H. Berge as her successor effective January 1, 2026. Saathoff will serve as Chief Legal Officer until she retires, which the company described as part of its succession planning.

Key points

  • Megan H. Berge, age 45, appointed SVP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary effective January 1, 2026
  • MardiLyn Saathoff, who has served as General Counsel since 2015, retires effective April 1, 2026 and serves as Chief Legal Officer until then
  • Berge has been Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of NW Holdings since March 2025, previously a partner at Baker Botts L.L.P.
  • Press release announcing the changes was issued December 15, 2025 and furnished, not filed, under Item 7.01

The filing

CompanyNW Natural (NWN)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECDec 12, 2025, 7:35 PM ET
Accession number0001733998-25-000189

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

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