Grant E. Sims has served as a director and Chief Executive Officer of our general
partner since August 2006 and Chairman of the Board of our general partner since
October 2012. Mr. Sims was affiliated with Leviathan Gas Pipeline Partners,
LP from 1992 to 1999, serving as the Chief Executive Officer and a director
beginning in 1993 until he left to pursue personal interests, including investments.
Leviathan (subsequently known as El Paso Energy Partners, L.P. and then GulfTerra
Energy Partners, L.P.) was a NYSE listed master limited partnership. As of February
10, 2017, Mr. Sims is a director of one other public company, WildHorse Resources
Development Corporation. Mr. Sims has an established track record of developing
strong companies and has led his companies through a period of substantial growth
while increasing geographic and operational diversity. Mr. Sims provides leadership
skills, executive management experience and significant knowledge of our business
environment, which he has gained through his vast experience with other MLPs.
Conrad P. Albert has served as a director of our general partner since July
2013. Mr. Albert is a private investor and was formerly a director of Anadarko
Petroleum Corporation from 1986 to 2006. Mr. Albert also served as a director
of DeepTech International, Inc. from 1992 to 1998. From 1969 to 1991, Mr. Albert
served in various positions with Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, ultimately
serving as Executive Vice President in charge of worldwide energy lending and
corporate finance. Mr. Albert’s extensive financial, executive and directorial
experience and his service in various roles in the management of other energy-related
companies will allow him to provide valuable expertise to our board of directors.
James E. Davison has served as a director of our general partner since July
2007. Mr. Davison served as chairman of the board of Davison Transport, Inc.
for over 30 years. He also serves as President of Terminal Services, Inc. Mr.
Davison has over forty years of experience in the energy-related transportation
and refinery services businesses. Mr. Davison brings to our board of directors
significant energy-related transportation and refinery services experience and
industry knowledge.
James E. Davison, Jr. has served as a director of our general partner since
July 2007. Mr. Davison is also a director of Origin Bancorp, Inc. and serves
on its nominating and corporate governance, finance, and compensation committees.
Mr. Davison is the son of James E. Davison. Mr. Davison’s executive and
leadership experience enable him to make valuable contributions to our board
of directors.
Sharilyn S. Gasaway has served as a director of our general partner since March
2010 and serves as chairperson of the audit committee. Ms. Gasaway is a private
investor and was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Alltel
Corporation, a wireless communications company, from 2006 to 2009. She served
as Controller of Alltel Corporation from 2002 through 2006. Ms. Gasaway is a
director of two other public companies, JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. and
Waddell and Reed Financial, Inc., serving on the audit committee of each company.
Additionally, Ms. Gasaway serves on the compensation and nominating committees
of JB Hunt and the nominating and corporate governance committee and investment
committees of Waddell and Reed. Ms. Gasaway provides our board of directors
valuable management and financial expertise, including an understanding of the
accounting and financial matters that we address on a regular basis.
Kenneth M. Jastrow II has served as a director of our general partner since
March 2010 and serves as our lead independent director and the chairperson of
the G&C Committee. Mr. Jastrow served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
of Temple-Inland, Inc., a manufacturing company and the former parent of Forestar
Group, from 2000 to 2007. Prior to that, Mr. Jastrow served in various roles
at Temple-Inland, including President and Chief Operating Officer, Group Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Jastrow is also a director and serves
on the compensation committee of KB Home and MGIC Investment Corporation. Mr.
Jastrow formerly served as Non-Executive Chairman of Forestar Group, Inc. Mr.
Jastrow’s executive experience and service as director of other companies
enable him to make valuable contributions to our board of directors and particularly
well suited to be the lead independent director.
Corbin J. Robertson III has served as a director of our general partner since
February 2010. Mr. Robertson is a Managing Partner of LKCM Headwater Investments
GP, LLC and LKCM Headwater Investments I, L.P., a private equity fund. Mr. Robertson
is also an owner of various interests associated with the Robertson family holding
company and Quintana Capital Group, an energy focused private equity firm he
co-founded. Mr. Robertson currently serves on various boards of Quintana and
LKCM Headwater affiliated portfolio companies. Mr. Robertson is a director of
one other public company, Natural Resource Partners, LP. Previously, Mr. Robertson
was a Vice President for Reservoir Capital Group, a New York-based investment
firm, and prior to that, he worked for three years as a Vice President for Sandefer
Capital Partners, an energy investment fund. We believe that Mr. Robertsons
experience with investment in a variety of energy businesses provides a valuable
resource to our board of directors.
Jack T. Taylor has served as a director of our general partner since July 2013.
Mr. Taylor is currently a director of Sempra Energy and Murphy USA Inc. Additionally,
Mr. Taylor currently serves on the audit committee of Sempra Energy and Murphy
USA Inc. Mr. Taylor was a partner of KPMG LLP for 29 years, where from 2005
to 2010 he served as KPMGs Chief Operating Officer-Americas and Executive Vice
Chair of U.S. Operations and from 2001 to 2005 he served as the Vice Chairman
of U.S. Audit and Risk Advisory Services. Mr. Taylor’s extensive experience
with financial and public accounting issues, his various leadership roles at
KPMG LLP and his extensive knowledge of the energy industry make him a valuable
resource to our board of directors.
Robert V. Deere has served as Chief Financial Officer of our general partner
since October 2008. Mr. Deere served as Vice President, Accounting and Reporting
at Royal Dutch Shell (Shell) from 2003 through 2008.
Stephen M. Smith has served as Vice President of our general partner since February
2010. Mr. Smith is responsible for the commercial aspects of our supply and
logistics segment. Since 2009, Mr. Smith has served in various capacities within
our commercial development and finance groups. He was a Principal for the energy
investment banking group at Banc of America Securities from 2006 to 2009.
Richard R. Alexander has served as Vice President of our general partner since
November 2014. Mr. Alexander is responsible for the commercial aspects of our
marine transportation segment. Since 2008, Mr. Alexander has served in various
capacities within our marine operations.
Genesis Energy Lp currently has 1061 employees.
