Mr Kelley, who starts upon the planned retirement of Regency’s current chairman, president and CEO, James Hunt, brings more than 35 years of experience in operational and commercial roles with gas gathering, intrastate pipeline and interstate pipeline companies in the southeastern US. He has served in executive management positions for the past 20 years.
Mr Kelley joins Regency from CenterPoint Energy in Houston, where he served as senior vice president and group president of pipeline and field services. He was responsible for commercial, operational, strategic, regulatory and development aspects of two business units and three lines of business, including two interstate pipeline companies, a gathering and processing company and a remote monitoring and data gathering company.
Regency board member Dan Castagnola, chairman of Regency’s nominating committee, said: Byron’s proven success in leading organizations through growth makes him an exceptional fit to step into the role as Regency’s leader. His track record with strategic, organic growth and infrastructure projects as well as acquisitions will benefit Regency as we continue to grow as a midstream service provider.
