Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed William J. (“Bill”) Fehrman as President and Chief Executive Officer of Centuri Group, Inc. (“Centuri”), effective January 12, 2024. Mr. Fehrman succeeds Paul Daily, who previously announced his intention to retire.
Mr. Fehrman brings decades of utility operation leadership experience, including most recently having served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway Energy. During his tenure he drove significant financial growth and implemented key initiatives to enhance customer service and position the business for long-term success. Mr. Fehrman also led MidAmerican Energy Company and Nebraska Public Power District as President and Chief Executive Officer.
“Bill is a proven leader with decades of experience in the utility and energy industry along with an expansive network of relationships and we’re pleased to welcome him at such an important time in Centuri’s history,” said Karen Haller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Gas. “He has a long track record of delivering strong financial performance and driving operational excellence at world-class companies.
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His operational and financial expertise will be extremely valuable as we advance our efforts to separate Centuri into a stronger, standalone company and maximize value for Southwest Gas stockholders.”
“It is an honor to be appointed to lead Centuri as it enters its next chapter as a public company,” said Bill Fehrman. “Working at Berkshire Hathaway Energy and MEC put me on the front lines of building utility infrastructure. Joining Centuri represents an opportunity to continue to develop utility and industrial assets across the company’s customer base, and I look forward to working with the Centuri team to drive further growth and success.”
“I am proud of the broad offering, customer focus and commitment to excellence that our team has become known for at Centuri,” said Paul Daily, retiring President and Chief Executive Officer of Centuri. “I am confident that Bill is the right individual to lead Centuri into the future and I look forward to watching the team’s continued success for years to come.”
SOURCE : PRNewswire