J. Kevin Akers

Kevin Akers was named president and chief executive officer in October 2019.

Akers served as executive vice president from November 2018 to October 2019. Prior to this role, he served as Senior Vice President, Safety and Enterprise Services, from January 2017 through October 2018.

Akers also served as president of the Kentucky/Mid-States Division from May 2007 through October 2016 and served as president of the Mississippi Division from 2002 to 2007.

He led the Mississippi Valley Gas transition team for Atmos Energy while serving as vice president of Northern Region Operations for Atmos Energy's Louisiana Division.

From 1997 to 2001, he served as vice president of Eastern Region Operations for Atmos Energy's Kentucky Division.

From 1989 to 1991, he served as senior gas engineer for the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.

Akers is a graduate of the University of Alabama