ONE Gas Announces Retirement of Board Chair John Gibson and Election of Deborah Hersman as New Chair
ONE Gas (NYSE: OGS) announced that John W. Gibson, 73, will retire from the board and as chair after the Company's Annual Meeting in May 2026, and that Deborah A.P. Hersman, 55, was elected chair effective May 21, 2026.
Gibson served as chair since ONE Gas formed in 2014 and led the separation from ONEOK. Hersman joined the ONE Gas board in 2023, serves as chair of the Corporate Governance Committee, and brings experience as former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, former CEO of the National Safety Council, and former chief safety officer at Waymo.
The board described the succession as the outcome of a comprehensive planning process and said Hersman’s background will support the company’s focus on operational excellence, safety, and long-term value for shareholders, customers and communities.
ONE Gas (NYSE: OGS) ha annunciato che John W. Gibson, 73 anni, si ritirerà dal consiglio di amministrazione e dalla carica di presidente dopo l’Assemblea annuale della società nel maggio 2026, e che Deborah A.P. Hersman, 55 anni, è stata eletta presidente con effetto dal 21 maggio 2026.
Gibson ha ricoperto la carica di presidente sin dalla costituzione di ONE Gas nel 2014 e ha guidato la separazione da ONEOK.
Hersman è entrata nel consiglio di ONE Gas nel 2023, ricopre la carica di presidente della Commissione Governance Aziendale e porta con sé un’esperienza come ex presidente della National Transportation Safety Board, ex CEO della National Safety Council e ex responsabile della sicurezza presso Waymo.
Il consiglio ha descritto la successione come l’esito di un processo di pianificazione approfondito e ha dichiarato che l’esperienza di Hersman sosterrà l’impegno dell’azienda per l’eccellenza operativa, la sicurezza e il valore a lungo termine per gli azionisti, i clienti e le comunità.
ONE Gas (NYSE: OGS) anunció que John W. Gibson, 73 años, se retirará de la junta y de la presidencia después de la Reunión Anual de la empresa en mayo de 2026, y que Deborah A.P. Hersman, 55 años, fue elegida presidenta con efecto a partir del 21 de mayo de 2026.
Gibson se desempeñó como presidente desde que ONE Gas se formó en 2014 y lideró la separación de ONEOK.
Hersman se unió a la junta de ONE Gas en 2023, se desempeña como presidenta del Comité de Gobierno Corporativo y aporta experiencia como ex presidenta de la National Transportation Safety Board, ex CEO de la National Safety Council y ex directora de seguridad en Waymo.
El consejo describió la sucesión como el resultado de un proceso de planificación integral y dijo que la experiencia de Hersman apoyará el enfoque de la empresa en la excelencia operativa, la seguridad y el valor a largo plazo para accionistas, clientes y comunidades.
ONE Gas (NYSE: OGS)가 John W. Gibson, 73세가 2026년 5월 회사의 연례 주주총회 이후 이사회 및 의장직에서 은퇴할 것이며, Deborah A.P. Hersman, 55세가 2026년 5월 21일 부로 의장으로 선출되었다고 발표했습니다.
Gibson은 2014년 ONE Gas가 설립된 이래 의장을 역임했고 ONEOK로부터의 분리를 주도했습니다.
Hersman은 2023년 ONE Gas 이사회에 합류했고 기업 거버넌스 위원회의 의장을 맡고 있으며, 국립 교통 안전 위원회(NTSB) 의장 출신, 국립 안전 위원회(National Safety Council) CEO 출신, 그리고 Waymo의 최고 안전 책임자로서의 경력을 가져옵니다.
이사회는 승계가 광범위한 계획 과정의 결과라고 설명했고, Hersman의 배경이 운영 우수성, 안전성 및 주주, 고객 및 지역사회를 위한 장기 가치 창출에 회사의 초점을 지탱할 것이라고 말했습니다.
ONE Gas (NYSE: OGS) a annoncé que John W. Gibson, 73 ans, prendra sa retraite du conseil et de la présidence après l’Assemblée annuelle de la société en mai 2026, et que Deborah A.P. Hersman, 55 ans, a été élue présidente à compter du 21 mai 2026.
Gibson a occupé le poste de président depuis la création de ONE Gas en 2014 et a dirigé la scission d’ONEOK.
Hersman a rejoint le conseil de ONE Gas en 2023, est présidente du Comité de gouvernance d’entreprise et apporte une expérience en tant qu’ancienne présidente de la National Transportation Safety Board, ancienne PDG du National Safety Council et ancienne directrice de la sécurité chez Waymo.
Le conseil a décrit cette succession comme le résultat d’un processus de planification approfondi et a déclaré que l’expérience de Hersman soutiendra l’objectif de l’entreprise en matière d’excellence opérationnelle, de sécurité et de valeur à long terme pour les actionnaires, les clients et les communautés.
ONE Gas (NYSE: OGS) gab bekannt, dass John W. Gibson, 73 Jahre alt, nach der Hauptversammlung des Unternehmens im Mai 2026 aus dem Vorstand und dem Vorsitz zurücktreten wird, und dass Deborah A.P. Hersman, 55 Jahre alt, zur Vorsitzenden gewählt wurde und ihr Amt am 21. Mai 2026 antreten wird.
Gibson war seit der Gründung von ONE Gas im Jahr 2014 Vorsitzender und leitete die Abspaltung von ONEOK.
Hersman trat 2023 dem Vorstand von ONE Gas bei, fungiert als Vorsitzende des Corporate Governance Committee und bringt Erfahrungen als frühere Vorsitzende des National Transportation Safety Board, ehemaliger CEO des National Safety Council und ehemalige Chief Safety Officer bei Waymo mit.
Der Vorstand beschrieb die Nachfolge als Ergebnis eines umfassenden Planungsprozesses und sagte, dass Hersmans Hintergrund das Unternehmen bei Fokus auf operative Exzellenz, Sicherheit und langfristigen Wert für Aktionäre, Kunden und Gemeinschaften unterstützen werde.
ONE Gas (NYSE: OGS) أعلنت أن جون دبليو جيبسون، 73 عامًا سيتقاعد من مجلس الإدارة ومن الرئاسة بعد اجتماع المساهمين السنوي في مايو 2026، وأن ديبورا أ.ب. Hersman، 55 عامًا تم انتخابها رئيسة اعتباراً من 21 مايو 2026.
خدم Gibson كرئيس منذ تأسيس ONE Gas في 2014 وقاد انفصالها عن ONEOK.
انضمت Hersman إلى مجلس ONE Gas في 2023 وتعمل كرئيسة لجنة الحوكمة المؤسسية، وتأتي بخبرة كعضو سابق في المجلس الوطني لسلامة النقل، ورئيسة تنفيذية سابقة للمجلس الوطني للسلامة، ورئيسة قسم السلامة السابقة في Waymo.
وصف المجلس الخلفة بأنها نتيجة لعملية تخطيط شاملة وقال إن خبرة Hersman ستدعم تركيز الشركة على التميز التشغيلي والسلامة والقيمة طويلة الأجل للمساهمين والعملاء والمجتمعات.
- Deborah Hersman elected chair effective May 21, 2026
- Hersman joined the board in 2023 and chairs Corporate Governance Committee
- Hersman brings high-profile safety and technology experience from NTSB and Waymo
- John Gibson led ONE Gas separation from ONEOK in 2014
- Current chair John Gibson will remain until the Annual Meeting in May 2026, extending transition period
"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to John for his remarkable leadership and dedication over the past eleven years," said Robert S. McAnnally, president and chief executive officer of ONE Gas. "John led the separation of ONE Gas from ONEOK, a decision that created value for shareholders of both companies. He established a framework that has served all of our stakeholders through a time of substantial growth and will serve our company in the years to come."
Hersman, a seasoned leader, joined the ONE Gas board in 2023. She currently serves as the chair of the Corporate Governance Committee and has played an integral role in shaping our governance initiatives. Hersman is the former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, former chief executive officer of the National Safety Council and most recently served as the chief safety officer of Waymo, Google's self-driving car project. Hersman's election further strengthens the board's diversity of experience and strategic focus.
"Debbie is a highly respected leader whose expertise in safety, technology and public policy has already benefitted our board," continued McAnnally. "Her visionary leadership aligns with our commitment to operational excellence and sustainable growth."
"I am honored to serve as chair and look forward to working with my fellow directors to advance ONE Gas' mission and deliver value to our stakeholders," said Hersman.
ONE Gas remains committed to delivering reliable energy safely and affordably, creating long-term value for our shareholders, customers and communities.
About ONE Gas, Inc.
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About Deborah Hersman
Ms. Hersman joined the ONE Gas board of directors in 2023. Since 2019, she has also served as a director of NiSource, an electric and gas utility serving 3.5 million consumers across six states. From 2019 to 2020, she was Chief Safety Officer / Senior Advisor to Waymo, Google's self-driving car project, a leading company in the mobility sector.
Ms. Hersman was the Chief Executive Officer of the National Safety Council from 2014 to 2019. The NSC is America's foremost nonprofit safety advocate focused on eliminating the leading causes of preventable death in workplaces, on the road and in communities.
She served as a Board Member of the National Transportation Safety Board from 2004 – 2014 and as NTSB Chairman from 2009 – 2014. The NTSB is internationally recognized for investigations across all modes of transportation. Both President Bush and President Obama nominated her, and she was unanimously confirmed by the Senate four times.
She also served as a senior staffer focused on transportation issues in the
Ms. Hersman earned a B.A. in political science and a B.A. in international studies from Virginia Tech, as well as an M.S. in conflict analysis and resolution from George Mason University.
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