By OGJ editors
Houston, Feb. 22 -- National Fuel Gas Co. (NFGC), Williamsville, NY, has named David F. Smith chief executive officer.
Smith, who joined NFGC in 1978, will continue to serve as president and chief operating officer. Smith also has served as president of National Fuel Gas Supply Corp., Empire State Pipeline, National Fuel Resources Inc., and National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. (NFGD).
Separately, current Chief Executive Philip C. Ackerman will retire effective June 1 but will retain his role as chairman. Ackerman, who joined the company in 1968, previously served as president, chief financial officer, and president of Seneca Resources, NFGD, and Horizon Energy Development Inc.
