Tallgrass Energy, LP, the Kansas City-based oil and gas pipeline firm with more than 7,500 miles of operations in the Midwest down into Oklahoma, announced a change in company leadership.
The firm’s Board of Directors named William R. Moler to Non-Executive Chairman of the Board effective July 1 of this year. Moler will be stepping down as CEO and Tallgrass President Matthew Sheehy will become President and Chief Executive Officer.
Also effective July 1, Moler will become a Senior Advisor for Blackstone Infrastructure Partners.
“During Matt’s tenure at Tallgrass, he has held vital roles as General Manager of Rockies Express Pipeline, as Chief Commercial Officer, and as President. Matt has had a long track record of success and has built a team of extremely talented individuals that will continue to advance our company’s initiatives in the coming years,” said Moler.
Tallgrass Director Matthew Runkle, a Senior Managing Director in Blackstone’s Infrastructure Group, added, “Matt’s broad industry experience, knowledge of Tallgrass and clear leadership skills position him well for future success. As for Bill, Blackstone is incredibly pleased that he will remain involved with Tallgrass and its team in its next phase of growth.”