Colonial Pipeline Names David Gray Vice President and General Counsel

Gray brings approximately 25 years of legal expertise in complex regulatory environments to Colonial

ALPHARETTA, GA (August 15, 2019) – Colonial Pipeline today announced that David Gray has been named Vice President and General Counsel, effective August 26. In his new role, Gray will lead Colonial’s legal functions, including the ongoing relationship with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other regulatory agencies. 

“The Colonial Management Team and Board of Directors are excited about the addition of David Gray as the company’s chief legal counsel,” said Joe Blount, President and Chief Executive Officer of Colonial Pipeline. ​“He has solid, proven expertise in leading a high-performing legal function and will provide the company sound legal counsel and guidance.” 

Gray brings approximately 25 years of legal experience to his new role at Colonial, mostly focused in the energy industry. Most recently, he was Senior Vice President for the midstream business of EQT Corporation, one of the largest midstream providers in North America. In this position, Gray was responsible for business development, asset optimization and the rates and regulatory departments. Under his leadership, the midstream business experienced significant growth in a complex regulated environment. 

During his tenure at EQT, he also served as General Counsel for Equitable Gas Company and Assistant General Counsel for midstream and commercial. In those roles, he provided extensive legal oversight in various areas, including regulatory, commercial, corporate governance, litigation and environmental matters. Prior to EQT, Gray was Assistant General Counsel for FirstEnergy and Allegheny Energy, Inc., and he has more than ten years of experience in private law practice with several firms.

Gray is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, and holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

About Colonial Pipeline: Colonial Pipeline Company, founded in 1962, connects refineries ­– primarily located in the Gulf Coast ­– with customers and markets throughout the Southern and Eastern United States through a pipeline system that spans more than 5,500 miles. The company delivers refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, home heating oil, and fuel for the U.S. military. Colonial is committed to safety and environmental stewardship across its operations. More information about Colonial is available at www.colpipe.com.

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