Clean Energy Appoints Patrick J. Ford to Board of Directors

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Clean Energy Fuels Corp. appoints Patrick J. Ford to its Board of Directors, bringing extensive finance and accounting experience from his tenure at KPMG LLP. Ford's expertise in the energy industry aims to guide Clean Energy's strategy and promote renewable fuels like RNG for commercial transportation.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) today announced that it has appointed Patrick J. Ford to the company’s Board of Directors, effective March 27, 2024. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors, he will also be a member of Clean Energy’s audit committee.

Partick J. Ford Appointed to Clean Energy Fuels' Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)

Patrick Ford, 62, served as an Audit Partner at KPMG LLP from 1994 until his retirement in 2022. During his tenure at KPMG, he served numerous SEC registrants as the Lead Audit Engagement Partner in the energy, automotive and technology sectors.

“Patrick brings to our Board extensive experience in finance and accounting within the energy industry. We are fortunate to have him join us, and I look forward to the positive impact his engagement and assistance will bring in guiding Clean Energy’s strategy and objectives,” said Clean Energy Board of Directors Chairman Stephen Scully.

“I am excited to be given this opportunity to serve as an advisor to such a leading force in the renewable fuels sector. I look forward to working with my colleagues to advocate for RNG as a sustainable, alternative fuel for commercial transportation,” said Mr. Ford.

During his years as an audit executive, Ford served as a member of the Board of Directors of KPMG LLP and has experience as a member on several other high-profile private and not-for-profit boards. He is a certified public accountant (retired) in California, Arizona and Hawaii, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.

About Clean Energy

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. is the country’s largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market. Our mission is to decarbonize transportation through the development and delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG), a sustainable fuel derived by capturing methane from organic waste. Clean Energy allows thousands of vehicles, from airport shuttles to city buses to waste and heavy-duty trucks, to reduce their amount of climate-harming greenhouse gas. We operate a vast network of fueling stations across the U.S. and Canada as well as RNG production facilities at dairy farms. Visit www.cleanenergyfuels.com and follow @ce_renewables on X and LinkedIn.

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Media Contact:

Kimberly Fleer

1-949-437-1447

Kimberly.Fleer@cleanenergyfuels.com

Investor Contact:

Thomas Driscoll

1-949-437-1191

Thomas.Driscoll@cleanenergyfuels.com

Source: Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

FAQ

Who has Clean Energy Fuels Corp. appointed to its Board of Directors?

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has appointed Patrick J. Ford to its Board of Directors.

What is Patrick J. Ford's background?

Patrick J. Ford served as an Audit Partner at KPMG LLP and has extensive experience in finance and accounting within the energy industry.

What sectors did Patrick J. Ford work in during his tenure at KPMG LLP?

Patrick J. Ford worked in the energy, automotive, and technology sectors during his tenure at KPMG LLP.

What is Mr. Ford's role on Clean Energy's Board of Directors?

Mr. Ford will serve on Clean Energy's audit committee in addition to being a member of the Board of Directors.

What does Patrick J. Ford aim to promote in the renewable fuels sector?

Patrick J. Ford aims to advocate for RNG as a sustainable, alternative fuel for commercial transportation.

Where did Patrick J. Ford earn his bachelor's degree?

Patrick J. Ford earned his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.