National Fuel Announces Executive Management Change

Core Viewpoint - Donna L. DeCarolis, President of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation, will retire on July 1, 2025, after over 40 years of service, but will continue as a Senior Energy Advisor for the company, focusing on energy policy matters in New York [2][4][5]. Company Leadership Transition - Michael Colpoys will succeed DeCarolis as President of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation on July 1, 2025. Colpoys has extensive experience in utility operations and has been with National Fuel since 1987 [9][10]. DeCarolis' Contributions - DeCarolis has been a strong advocate for natural gas customers and has actively participated in community discussions regarding New York's climate policies since the state enacted aggressive climate legislation in 2019 [4][5]. - She served on the New York State Climate Action Council, where she raised concerns about the impact of climate policies on customer affordability and energy reliability [7]. Company Overview - National Fuel Gas Company operates in four segments: Exploration and Production, Pipeline and Storage, Gathering, and Utility. The Utility segment serves 2.2 million residents in Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania [12].