Kenneth A. Smith

The American Gas Association represents over 200 energy companies that provide natural gas service to 180 million Americans. The private company is based in Washington. The American company's natural gas utilities are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through new and modernized infrastructure and advanced technologies that maintain reliable, resilient, and affordable energy service choices for consumers. The company advocates on behalf of its member natural gas distribution utilities before Federal agencies in the area of energy market regulation.

Spire Alabama, Inc. engages in the purchase, retail distribution, and sale of natural gas principally in central and northern Alabama. It offers services to commercial and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

GTI Energy provides research, development and training services for the natural gas industries. It offers research and development, program management, technical services, analytical services, consulting, commercialization, training and information services. The company was founded in April 2000 and is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL.