About Inergy
Corporate Leadership
The corporate executive team at Inergy has a combined 90+ years of experience in the energy industry. With a reputation for excellence, this management team is well-positioned to lead Inergy as it continues its growth strategy.
John J. Sherman
CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Founder of Inergy, L.P., John began his more than 25 year career in the energy 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.
CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Founder of Inergy, L.P., John began his more than 25 year career in the energy 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.
R. Brooks Sherman, Jr.
PRESIDENT
Brooks (no relation to John Sherman) joined Inergy in December 2000 and has over 15 years of experience in the energy industry. Brooks served as Inergy's Chief Financial Officer from 2001 to 2012. Prior to joining Inergy, Brooks worked in both public accounting and private business including 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.
PRESIDENT
Brooks (no relation to John Sherman) joined Inergy in December 2000 and has over 15 years of experience in the energy industry. Brooks served as Inergy's Chief Financial Officer from 2001 to 2012. Prior to joining Inergy, Brooks worked in both public accounting and private business including 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.
Phillip L. Elbert
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT - STRATEGY
Phil is a 31-year NGL industry veteran who joined Inergy in connection with the company's 2001 acquisition of the Hoosier Propane Group. Until 2012, Phil served as Inergy's President and Chief Operating Officer—Propane Operations. Prior to joining Hoosier Propane in 1992, Phil was with both Ferrellgas and Buckeye Gas Products. Throughout Phil's NGL career he has been heavily involved in supply, logistics, and marketing as was a CPA.
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT - STRATEGY
Phil is a 31-year NGL industry veteran who joined Inergy in connection with the company's 2001 acquisition of the Hoosier Propane Group. Until 2012, Phil served as Inergy's President and Chief Operating Officer—Propane Operations. Prior to joining Hoosier Propane in 1992, Phil was with both Ferrellgas and Buckeye Gas Products. Throughout Phil's NGL career he has been heavily involved in supply, logistics, and marketing as was a CPA.
William C. Gautreaux
PRESIDENT - INERGY SERVICES
A 21-year veteran of the NGL industry, Bill started his career with Ferrellgas in 1985. Bill later co-founded and managed Supply and Risk Management for LPG Services, which was eventually acquired by Dynegy. In 1998, Bill joined Inergy at its inception launching the Supply and Risk Management group. Today, Bill manages Inergy's coast-to coast NGL supply & logistics business.
PRESIDENT - INERGY SERVICES
A 21-year veteran of the NGL industry, Bill started his career with Ferrellgas in 1985. Bill later co-founded and managed Supply and Risk Management for LPG Services, which was eventually acquired by Dynegy. In 1998, Bill joined Inergy at its inception launching the Supply and Risk Management group. Today, Bill manages Inergy's coast-to coast NGL supply & logistics business.
Laura L. Ozenberger
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY
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, GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY
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.
Michael J. Campbell
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Mike joined Inergy in 2003, and has over fifteen years of energy industry experience. Most recently, Mike served as Inergy's Vice President and Treasurer overseeing all of Inergy's capital markets, treasury, and investor relations activities. Prior to joining Inergy he worked in various roles at Aquila, Inc. and Koch Industries.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Mike joined Inergy in 2003, and has over fifteen years of energy industry experience. Most recently, Mike served as Inergy's Vice President and Treasurer overseeing all of Inergy's capital markets, treasury, and investor relations activities. Prior to joining Inergy he worked in various roles at Aquila, Inc. and Koch Industries.
Michael D. Lenox
VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Mike joined Inergy in 2007 as the Director of Financial Reporting. Prior to joining Inergy, he spent over eight years in public accounting with Ernst & Young. Mike oversees Inergy's accounting, financial reporting, and information technology functions.
VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Mike joined Inergy in 2007 as the Director of Financial Reporting. Prior to joining Inergy, he spent over eight years in public accounting with Ernst & Young. Mike oversees Inergy's accounting, financial reporting, and information technology functions.