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January 16, 2025

Northwest Natural Gas

Rush

The Board of Directors of Northwest Natural Gas Company (NW Natural) has named longtime company executive Kim Rush to serve as president, effective April 1. NW Natural, the largest subsidiary of Northwest Natural Holding Company, is a 166-year-old, Portland-headquartered utility. Rush will assume full strategic, financial and operational responsibilities. The appointment coincides with Justin Palfreyman's expected appointment to the role of CEO of NW Natural Holdings and NW Natural, replacing the retiring David Anderson. Rush's career at NW Natural began in 1998 and includes numerous leadership roles covering communications, marketing and operations, leading to her being named senior vice president and chief operating officer of NW Natural in 2023. Rush has also served as chief marketing officer and chief corporate communications officer. Prior to joining NW Natural, Rush held management and senior communications positions at Alltel Corporation and Bank of America. Rush currently serves on the board of the Northwest Gas Association and is a member of the Operations and Sustainable Growth committees of the American Gas Association.




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