About Inergy
Corporate Leadership
The corporate executive team at Inergy has a combined 90+ years of experience in all phases of the propane industry. With a reputation for excellence, this management team is well-positioned to lead Inergy as it continues its aggressive growth strategy.
John J. Sherman
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Founder of Inergy, L.P., John began his more than 25 year career in the propane industry with Ferrellgas in 1984. From 1991 until 1996, John served as President of LPG Services Group, a company he co-founded and guided to become one of the nation's largest wholesale propane marketers. LPG Services Group was later acquired by Dynegy. John served as Vice President with Dynegy until founding Inergy.
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Founder of Inergy, L.P., John began his more than 25 year career in the propane industry with Ferrellgas in 1984. From 1991 until 1996, John served as President of LPG Services Group, a company he co-founded and guided to become one of the nation's largest wholesale propane marketers. LPG Services Group was later acquired by Dynegy. John served as Vice President with Dynegy until founding Inergy.
Phillip L. Elbert
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF INERGY PROPANE
With more than 25 years of experience in the propane industry, Phil joined Inergy in connection with the company's acquisition of the Hoosier Propane Group in January 2001. Phil had managed Hoosier's operations including its retail, wholesale and transportation divisions since 1992. Prior to that, Phil was with both Ferrellgas and Buckeye Gas Products.
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF INERGY PROPANE
With more than 25 years of experience in the propane industry, Phil joined Inergy in connection with the company's acquisition of the Hoosier Propane Group in January 2001. Phil had managed Hoosier's operations including its retail, wholesale and transportation divisions since 1992. Prior to that, Phil was with both Ferrellgas and Buckeye Gas Products.
R. Brooks Sherman, Jr.
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
With extensive experience in both public accounting and private business, Brooks (no relation to John Sherman) joined Inergy in December 2000. From 1996 until 1999, Brooks worked with National Propane Partners, a publicly traded master limited partnership, first as its Controller and Chief Accounting Officer and subsequently as its Chief Financial Officer.
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
With extensive experience in both public accounting and private business, Brooks (no relation to John Sherman) joined Inergy in December 2000. From 1996 until 1999, Brooks worked with National Propane Partners, a publicly traded master limited partnership, first as its Controller and Chief Accounting Officer and subsequently as its Chief Financial Officer.
Andrew L. Atterbury
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
Andy joined Inergy in June 2002 from Kinder Morgan, Inc. where he worked in the company's Corporate Development Group. Prior to joining Kinder Morgan, Andy worked at Lehman Brothers in its Real Estate Principal Transactions Group. He received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and his MBA from Columbia University.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
Andy joined Inergy in June 2002 from Kinder Morgan, Inc. where he worked in the company's Corporate Development Group. Prior to joining Kinder Morgan, Andy worked at Lehman Brothers in its Real Estate Principal Transactions Group. He received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and his MBA from Columbia University.
Carl A. Hughes
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Carl, who has been with Inergy since 1998, previously served as a regional manager for Dynegy, responsible for propane activities in 17 states in the Midwest and Northeast. Prior to Dynegy, Carl -- who began his propane industry career with Ferrellgas in 1985 -- served as Regional Marketing Manager for LPG Services Group.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Carl, who has been with Inergy since 1998, previously served as a regional manager for Dynegy, responsible for propane activities in 17 states in the Midwest and Northeast. Prior to Dynegy, Carl -- who began his propane industry career with Ferrellgas in 1985 -- served as Regional Marketing Manager for LPG Services Group.
William R. Moler
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/NATURAL GAS MIDSTREAM OPERATIONS
Bill, who manages Inergy Midstream, LLC, joined Inergy in 2004 as Director of Midstream Operations. He was named Senior Vice President of Midstream Operations in 2007. Prior to joining Inergy, Bill held senior level positions with Westport Resources Corporation and Kinder Morgan. Bill received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/NATURAL GAS MIDSTREAM OPERATIONS
Bill, who manages Inergy Midstream, LLC, joined Inergy in 2004 as Director of Midstream Operations. He was named Senior Vice President of Midstream Operations in 2007. Prior to joining Inergy, Bill held senior level positions with Westport Resources Corporation and Kinder Morgan. Bill received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University.
Laura L. Ozenberger
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL
Laura joined Inergy in February of 2003 with an extensive business and legal background after 13 years at Sprint Corporation. From 1993 to 1996 Laura worked in Sprint's finance department, and from 1996 to 2003 she worked in Sprint's legal department where she served in several roles. At Inergy, Laura is responsible for all aspects of the company's legal representation.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL
Laura joined Inergy in February of 2003 with an extensive business and legal background after 13 years at Sprint Corporation. From 1993 to 1996 Laura worked in Sprint's finance department, and from 1996 to 2003 she worked in Sprint's legal department where she served in several roles. At Inergy, Laura is responsible for all aspects of the company's legal representation.