Corporate Board Profile
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| 2016-03-22 | Dorothy M. Ables Age: 58 Director Since: 2015 Committee Memberships: Audit, Compensation Business Experience: • Spectra Energy Corp - Chief Administrative Officer – November 2008 to present - Vice President, Audit Services and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer – 2007 to November 2008 • Duke Energy Corporation - Vice President, Audit Services – 2004 to 2006 • Duke Energy Gas Transmission - (Senior) Vice President and Chief Financial Officer – 1998 to 2004 Other Directorships: • Spectra Energy Partners, LP - 2013 to present Key skills, attributes and qualifications: Ms. Ables was appointed to our Board of Directors in December 2015 and is being nominated for election by the stockholders for the first time. Ms. Ables brings a depth of experience in the transportation aspects of our industry, having served in positions of leadership with Spectra Energy Corp and its predecessor companies for over 30 years, as well as extensive financial expertise to our Board. The Board considered Ms. Ables’ extensive experience in the pipeline, processing and midstream business as adding value to our stockholders at a time in our business when transportation is crucial to our strategy. Ms. Ables’ financial expertise acquired through serving as Chief Financial Officer of Duke Energy Gas Transmission and later as Vice President of Audit Services of both Spectra Energy Corp and Duke Energy was also a key attribute leading to her appointment. Most recently, Ms. Ables has gained executive experience as the Chief Administrative Officer of Spectra Energy Corp, with responsibility for human resources, information technology, community relations and support services. Ms. Ables has prior governance experience gained from service on the Board of Directors for Spectra Energy’s publicly traded master limited partnership, Spectra Energy Partners, LP, and is very active in community and charitable endeavors, including serving on the Board of Trustees of United Way of Greater Houston since 2008. This diversity of background and leadership experience makes her a valuable addition to our Board and to the Audit and Compensation Committees of our Board. |
| 2017-03-21 | Dorothy M. Ables Age: 59 Director Since: 2015 Committee Memberships: Audit, Compensation Business Experience: • Spectra Energy Corp - Chief Administrative Officer – November 2008 to February 2017 - Vice President, Audit Services and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer – 2007 to November 2008 • Duke Energy Corporation - Vice President, Audit Services – 2004 to 2006 • Duke Energy Gas Transmission - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer – 1998 to 2004 Other Directorships: • Spectra Energy Partners GP, LLC - 2013 to February 2017 Key Skills, Attributes and Qualifications: Ms. Ables brings a depth of experience in the transportation aspects of our industry, having served in positions of leadership with Spectra Energy Corp and its predecessor companies for over 30 years, as well as extensive financial expertise to our Board. The Board considered Ms. Ables’ extensive experience in the pipeline, processing and midstream business as adding value to our stockholders at a time in our business when transportation is crucial to our strategy. Ms. Ables’ financial expertise acquired through serving as Chief Financial Officer of Duke Energy Gas Transmission and later as Vice President of Audit Services of both Spectra Energy Corp and Duke Energy was also a key attribute leading to her appointment. Most recently, Ms. Ables has gained executive experience as the Chief Administrative Officer of Spectra Energy Corp, from 2008 until her February 2017 retirement effective upon Spectra’s merger with Enbridge Inc. While serving in that role, Ms. Ables had responsibility for human resources, information technology, community relations and support services. Ms. Ables has prior governance experience gained from service on the Board of Directors for Spectra Energy’s publicly traded master limited partnership, Spectra Energy Partners, LP, and is very active in community and charitable endeavors, including serving on the Board of Trustees of United Way of Greater Houston from 2008 to April 2016. This diversity of background and leadership experience makes her a valuable addition to our Board and to the Audit and Compensation Committees of our Board. |
| 2018-03-22 | Dorothy M. Ables Age: 60 Director Since: 2015 Committee Memberships: Audit, Compensation ...In 2017, nonemployee directors’ annual compensation included an annual retainer fee of $75,000 each... Ms. Ables received $281,246 total compensation in 2017. |
| 2019-03-19 | Dorothy M. Ables Age: 61 Director Since: 2015 Committee Memberships: Audit (Chairman), Compensation ... The table below summarizes the total compensation paid to each of the nonemployee directors of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018. Dorothy M. Ables $75,000 $230,175 - - - $8,003 $313,178 |
| 2020-03-17 | Dorothy M. Ables Age: 62 Director Since: 2015 Committee Memberships: Audit (Chairman); Compensation ... The table below summarizes the total compensation paid to each of the nonemployee directors of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. ... Dorothy M. Ables $90,000 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $230,039 Stock Awards $16,265 All Other Compensation $336,304 Total |
| 2021-03-12 | Dorothy M. Ables Former Chief Administrative Officer of Spectra Energy Corp Age 63 Years Served 5 Committee Memberships: Audit (Chairman); Compensation Ms. Ables brings a depth of experience in the natural gas transportation and marketing aspects of our industry, having served in positions of leadership with Spectra Energy Corp and its predecessor companies for over 30 years, as well as extensive financial expertise to our Board. The Board considered Ms. Ables’ extensive experience in the pipeline, processing and midstream business as adding value to our stockholders at a time in our business when transportation is crucial to our strategy. Ms. Ables’ financial expertise acquired through serving as Chief Financial Officer of Duke Energy Gas Transmission and later as Vice President of Audit Services of both Spectra Energy Corp and Duke Energy was also a key attribute leading to her appointment and to her February 2019 appointment as the Chairman of our Audit Committee. |
| 2022-03-18 | Age: 64 Director Since: 2015 Committee Memberships: Audit (Chair); Governance and Social Responsibility Ms. Ables brings a depth of experience in the natural gas transportation and marketing aspects of our industry, having served in positions of leadership with Spectra Energy Corp and its predecessor companies for over 30 years, as well as extensive financial expertise to our Board. The Board considered Ms. Ables’ extensive experience in the pipeline, processing and midstream business as adding value to our stockholders at a time in our business when transportation is crucial to our strategy. Ms. Ables’ financial expertise acquired through serving as Chief Financial Officer of Duke Energy Gas Transmission and later as Vice President of Audit Services of both Spectra Energy Corp and Duke Energy was also a key attribute leading to her appointment and to her February 2019 appointment as the Chair of our Audit Committee. |
| 2023-03-20 | Dorothy M. Ables Former Chief Administrative Officer of Spectra Energy Corp Age 65 Committee Memberships: Audit (Chair); Governance and Social Responsibility Director Compensation Table: $325,000 total compensation |
| 2024-03-20 | Ms. Ables brings to the Board a depth of experience in the natural gas transportation and marketing aspects of our industry, as evidenced by her numerous leadership positions at Spectra Energy Corp. and Duke Energy for over 25 years. Her extensive experience in pipeline, processing and midstream businesses tie specifically to our natural gas transportation and oil and natural gas marketing strategies. Ms. Ables is also very active in community and charitable endeavors, including serving on the Board of Directors of the Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation since May 2017 and the Board of Trustees of United Way of Greater Houston since April 2018, having also previously served from 2008 to April 2016. Ms. Ables’ diverse background, including industry expertise and finance, human resources, information technology and corporate governance experience, as well as her corporate leadership experience, make her a valuable contributor to our Board and the committees on which she serves. 2023 Director Compensation Table shows total compensation of $335,009. |
| 2025-03-20 | Ms. Ables’ diverse background, including industry expertise and finance, human resources, information technology and corporate governance experience, as well as her corporate leadership experience, make her a valuable contributor to our Board and the committees on which she serves. Committee Memberships: Audit (Chair), Governance and Social Responsibility. 2024 Director Compensation Table: Total $330,013. |
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| 2019-04-10 | Ms. Ables held a number of executive positions with Spectra Energy and predecessor companies, including serving from 2008 to 2017 as the Chief Administrative Officer of Spectra Energy Corp., where she was responsible for human resources, information technology, support services, community relations and audit services. |
| 2020-04-16 | Ms. Ables held a number of executive positions with Spectra Energy and predecessor companies, including serving from 2008 to 2017 as the Chief Administrative Officer of Spectra Energy Corp., where she was responsible for human resources, information technology, support services, community relations and audit services. |
| 2021-04-13 | Ms. Ables held a number of executive positions with Spectra Energy and predecessor companies, including serving from 2008 to 2017 as the Chief Administrative Officer of Spectra Energy Corp. where she was responsible for human resources, information technology, support services, community relations and audit services. ... Ms. Ables attended the University of Texas at Austin where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting. |
| 2022-04-13 | Ms. Ables attended the University of Texas at Austin where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting. Ms. Ables held a number of executive positions with Spectra Energy and predecessor companies, including serving from 2008 to 2017 as the Chief Administrative Officer of Spectra Energy Corp. where she was responsible for human resources, information technology, support services, community relations and audit services. |
| 2023-04-14 | Ms. Ables held a number of executive positions with Spectra Energy and predecessor companies, including serving from 2008 to 2017 as the Chief Administrative Officer of Spectra Energy Corp. where she was responsible for human resources, information technology, support services, community relations and audit services. |
| 2024-04-15 | Ms. Ables attended the University of Texas at Austin where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-12-06