Crestwood appoints director, forms sustainability committee

Crestwood Equity Partners appointed Janeen S. Judah to serve on the board of directors of its general partner.

Judah has more than 35 years of experience in the energy industry, most recently serving as president of the Society of Petroleum Engineers on behalf of Chevron. From 2003 to 2015, Judah held numerous leadership positions at Chevron, including general manager for its Southern Africa business unit; president of Chevron Environmental Management Co.; and general manager, reservoir and production engineering for Chevron Energy Technology Co.

Before joining Chevron, Judah held several upstream petroleum engineering positions with Texaco and Arco and also served as energy consultant for Arthur D. Little, Crestwood reports. In 2018, she was recognized by Hart Energy/Oil and Gas Investor magazine as a Top 25 Influential Women in Energy selection. Judah currently serves on the board of directors of Patterson-UTI Energy, where she serves as a member of the audit and nomination/governance committees.

Crestwood’s board of directors also announced the formation of a sustainability committee. The committee will provide oversight of Crestwood’s sustainability initiatives, the company says. It will ensure that environmental, social and governance risks are incorporated into its long-term business strategy. The committee will also oversee the development of Crestwood’s sustainability strategy, as well as review and recommend to the board for approval of any sustainability reporting and disclosure, according to Crestwood. Judah will serve as chair of the committee.

“We are very pleased to welcome Janeen Judah as a member of our board and look forward to gaining her insights, guidance and expertise to help drive Crestwood’s best-in-class initiatives,” says Robert G. Phillips, chairman, president and CEO of Crestwood’s general partner. “She’s an inspirational leader whose diverse energy experience as well as her environmental expertise will greatly benefit our company and our commitment to sustainability.”

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