SM ENERGY APPOINTS BETH MCDONALD AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

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SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM) has appointed Beth McDonald as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective September 9, 2024. Ms. McDonald brings extensive experience from her previous role as Executive Vice President at Pioneer Natural Resources Company, where she focused on strategic planning, field development, and marketing. With a 20-year tenure at Pioneer, she held leadership positions in both the Permian Basin and South Texas regions. Her background includes engineering roles at Hess and Total E&P USA. Ms. McDonald holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University. SM Energy's CEO, Herb Vogel, expressed confidence in McDonald's ability to contribute to the company's success in Texas and apply her expertise to their new Utah assets.

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• Appointment of an experienced industry leader as COO
• New COO brings expertise in strategic planning, field development, and marketing
• Potential for improved operations in Texas and Utah assets

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DENVER, Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM) today announced that it has appointed Beth McDonald as its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective as of September 9, 2024.

President and Chief Executive Officer Herb Vogel comments: "We are delighted to welcome Beth to our executive team.  She is an experienced and respected leader in our industry. Her breadth of experience at Pioneer, including leadership roles in engineering, planning and marketing that spanned both the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford, make her an ideal addition to our team.  I look forward to working with Beth to continue our success in Texas and to apply our strengths as a technical leader to our new Utah assets."

Ms. McDonald most recently served as Executive Vice President – Strategic Planning, Field Development and Marketing for Pioneer Natural Resources Company.  For approximately the last twenty years, Ms. McDonald worked in roles of increasing responsibility at Pioneer, holding leadership positions focusing on both the Permian Basin and South Texas.  Prior to joining Pioneer, Beth held various engineering roles at Hess Corporation and Total E&P USA. Ms. McDonald earned a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University.

ABOUT THE COMPANY
SM Energy Company is an independent energy company currently engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and NGLs in the state of Texas. SM Energy routinely posts important information about the Company on its website. For more information about SM Energy, please visit its website at www.sm-energy.com.

SM ENERGY INVESTOR CONTACTS
Jennifer Martin Samuels, jsamuels@sm-energy.com, 303-864-2507

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FAQ

Who is the new COO of SM Energy (NYSE: SM)?

Beth McDonald has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of SM Energy (NYSE: SM), effective September 9, 2024.

What is Beth McDonald's background before joining SM Energy (NYSE: SM)?

Beth McDonald previously served as Executive Vice President at Pioneer Natural Resources Company, focusing on strategic planning, field development, and marketing. She has 20 years of experience at Pioneer, with leadership roles in both the Permian Basin and South Texas regions.

When does Beth McDonald start her role as COO at SM Energy (NYSE: SM)?

Beth McDonald's appointment as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at SM Energy (NYSE: SM) is effective as of September 9, 2024.

What educational background does SM Energy's (NYSE: SM) new COO have?

Beth McDonald, the new COO of SM Energy (NYSE: SM), holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University.