John Wilder

John Wilder is an accomplished operations manager with extensive experience in the natural gas industry, currently serving as Operations Manager, O&M at Piedmont Natural Gas since February 2020. In this role, John oversees operations across eight counties and three major cities, focusing on enhancing safety measures and improving efficiency, including transitioning leak surveys to a three-year schedule. Prior to this, John held the position of Director for North Carolina at Southeast Connections LLC, where overall profit and loss responsibilities were managed. John's career at Piedmont Natural Gas began in 2003, progressing through various operational roles including Operations Supervisor and Theft Prevention Supervisor. John also served in the North Carolina National Guard as a Staff Sergeant, contributing valuable leadership skills. John's educational background includes a degree from Ashford University, completed between 2009 and 2017.