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Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ATO">ATO</a>) announced today that John S. McDill, currently Senior Vice President, Utility Operations, will retire in early 2027 after a distinguished career with the Company. He will serve in his current role and on the company’s Management Committee until his retirement.

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Mr. McDill joined Atmos Energy in 2002 and assumed his current role in October 2021. "John has held key leadership positions across the company throughout his career and will leave a lasting positive influence upon Atmos Energy. We are greatly appreciative for John’s dedication and contributions to Atmos Energy, our employees, customers, communities, and the natural gas industry," said Kevin Akers, President and Chief Executive Officer.

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The Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Jeff D. Martinez to the position of Senior Vice President, Utility Operations, effective October 1, 2026. In his new role, Mr. Martinez will join the company’s Management Committee, reporting to Kevin Akers, President and Chief Executive Officer.

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Mr. Martinez has served as President of the Mid-Tex Division since December 2023. Prior to that, he served in several other management positions, including President of Atmos Pipeline – Texas, Vice President, Customer Service Organization, and Vice President of Operations in the Mid-Tex Division.

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"Jeff and John have worked closely together in various roles throughout their careers and will continue to do so for a smooth transition," said Akers.

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Atmos Energy Corporation Announces Retirement of John S. McDill and Appointment of Jeff D. Martinez to Senior Vice President, Utility Operations

Atmos Energy appoints Martinez as SVP of Utility Operations, effective Oct 1, 2026

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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Atmos Energy announced a leadership transition: John McDill will retire in early 2027, with Jeff D. Martinez named his successor as SVP of Utility Operations, effective Oct 1, 2026. Martinez will join Atmos&#039;s Management Committee, signaling continuity in operations. The move aims to maintain execution momentum for Atmos’s regulated gas-distribution strategy.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>Atmos Energy SVP John McDill to retire in early 2027.</li><li>Jeff D. Martinez named SVP, Utility Operations, effective Oct 1, 2026.</li><li>Martinez previously led the Mid-Tex Division since Dec 2023.</li><li>Akers: transition will be smooth; Martinez to join Management Committee.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)</strong>: Leadership change may affect execution; Martinez appointed to SVP.</li><li><strong>Atmos Pipeline – Texas (NA)</strong>: Subsidiary; Martinez&#039;s experience may ease transition in Texas operations.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. This fits as it documents an executive transition and governance implications for a major utility stock.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Leadership transition could cause near-term volatility but supports long-term stability.</li><li>Martinez appointment timing (Oct 1, 2026) defines transition milestones.</li><li>Atmos&#039;s scale and regulated footprint limit downside risk in utilities.</li><li>Investors will monitor any guidance updates tied to the leadership transition.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>McDill to retire in early 2027.</li><li>Martinez named SVP, Utility Operations, effective Oct 1, 2026.</li><li>Martinez led the Mid-Tex Division since Dec 2023.</li><li>McDill joined Atmos in 2002; current role since Oct 2021.</li><li>Atmos serves ~3.4 million customers in eight states; S&amp;P 500 company.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Bullish bias over 6–12 months on leadership continuity and execution.</p>
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  <h2>Atmos Energy Announces Retirement of John S. McDill and Appointment of Jeff D. Martinez to Senior Vice President, Utility Operations</h2>

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    <p>Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) announced today that John S. McDill, currently Senior Vice President, Utility Operations, will retire in early 2027 after a distinguished career with the Company. He will serve in his current role and on the company’s Management Committee until his retirement.</p>
    <p>Mr. McDill joined Atmos Energy in 2002 and assumed his current role in October 2021. <blockquote>“John has held key leadership positions across the company throughout his career and will leave a lasting positive influence upon Atmos Energy. We are greatly appreciative for John’s dedication and contributions to Atmos Energy, our employees, customers, communities, and the natural gas industry,” said Kevin Akers, President and Chief Executive Officer.</blockquote></p>
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    <h3>Leadership Transition Details and Timeline</h3>
    <p>The Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Jeff D. Martinez to the position of Senior Vice President, Utility Operations, effective <strong>October 1, 2026</strong>. In his new role, Mr. Martinez will join the company’s Management Committee, reporting to Kevin Akers, President and Chief Executive Officer.</p>
    <p>Mr. Martinez has served as President of the Mid-Tex Division since <strong>December 2023</strong>. Prior to that, he served in several other management positions, including President of Atmos Pipeline – Texas, Vice President, Customer Service Organization, and Vice President of Operations in the Mid-Tex Division.</p>
    <p><blockquote>“Jeff and John have worked closely together in various roles throughout their careers and will continue to do so for a smooth transition,” said Akers.</blockquote></p>

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      <h4>Key transition milestones</h4>
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        <li><strong>Retirement planned for early 2027</strong>; McDill will continue in his current role and on the Management Committee until retirement.</li>
        <li><strong>Jeff D. Martinez</strong> appointed to Senior Vice President, Utility Operations, effective <strong>October 1, 2026</strong>; will join the Management Committee and report to Akers.</li>
        <li><strong>Jeff D. Martinez</strong> has been President of the Mid-Tex Division since <strong>December 2023</strong>; previously held multiple leadership roles including President of Atmos Pipeline – Texas and Vice President roles in the Mid-Tex Division.</li>
        <li><strong>John S. McDill</strong> joined Atmos Energy in <strong>2002</strong> and assumed his current role in <strong>October 2021</strong>.</li>
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    <h3>Executive Remarks</h3>
    <p><strong>“Jeff and John have worked closely together in various roles throughout their careers and will continue to do so for a smooth transition,”</strong> said Akers.</p>
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  <section aria-label="About Atmos Energy">
    <h3>About Atmos Energy</h3>
    <p>Atmos Energy Corporation, a natural gas-only distributor, is an S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas. We safely deliver reliable, efficient, and abundant natural gas to approximately <strong>3.4 million</strong> distribution customers in over <strong>1,400</strong> communities across <strong>eight</strong> states located primarily in the South. As part of our vision to be the safest provider of natural gas services, we are modernizing our business and infrastructure while continuing to invest in safety, innovation, environmental sustainability, and our communities. Atmos Energy manages proprietary pipeline and storage assets, including one of the largest intrastate natural gas pipeline systems in Texas. Find us online at <a href="http://www.atmosenergy.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.atmosenergy.com</a>, as well as on social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.</p>
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  <section aria-label="Analyst and media contact">
    <h3>Analyst and Media Contact</h3>
    <p><strong>Dan Meziere</strong><br/><strong>(972) 855-3729</strong></p>
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Atmos Energy announced a leadership transition: John McDill will retire in early 2027, with Jeff D. Martinez named his successor as SVP of Utility Operations, effective Oct 1, 2026. Martinez will join Atmos's Management Committee, signaling continuity in operations. The move aims to maintain execution momentum for Atmos’s regulated gas-distribution strategy.

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Atmos Energy Corporation Announces Retirement of John S. McDill and Appointment of Jeff D. Martinez to Senior Vice President, Utility Operations

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