Midstreamer Tallgrass Energy this week announced the promotion of chief operating officer Bill Moler to president, effective immediately.

The Kansas-based company said David G. Dehaemers Jr. remains CEO and Moler will retain his current COO title, Kallanish Energy reports.

“I’m delighted to announce Bill’s ascent to President, a move that recognizes his increasingly vital role to our company,” said Tallgrass CEO David G. Dehaemers Jr. “Over the years, Bill has shown tremendous leadership capabilities across the company, throughout the industry and with our customers. I have worked with Bill for most of the last 20 years and have seen him grow into an energy executive clearly ready for this increased responsibility.”

“I’m delighted to announce Bill’s ascent to president, a move that recognizes his increasingly vital role to our company,” said Dehaemers. “Over the years, Bill has shown tremendous leadership capabilities across the company, throughout the industry and with our customers. I have worked with Bill for most of the last 20 years and have seen him grow into an energy executive clearly ready for this increased responsibility.”

A 30-year veteran of the oil and gas industry, Moler has been executive vice president and COO since the company’s inception seven years ago.

“I look forward to adding additional value to Tallgrass through my expanded role,” said Moler.

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