SHELTON,
Conn., Oct. 8, 2024 /CNW/ -- Iroquois Gas
Transmission System, LP announced today that Scott E. Rupff has been appointed President of
the Iroquois Pipeline Operating Company effective January 1, 2025. Jeff Bruner will retire as president on
December 31, 2024, after 32 years of
service. Bruner joined the company in 1992 as Vice President and
General Counsel and has served as president since 2013.
"I appreciate the confidence the Management Committee has placed
in me as the next President of Iroquois," said Scott
Rupff, Vice President, Marketing, Development &
Commercial Operations. "Jeff
Bruner has been an exceptional leader during his tenure with
Iroquois and has built a strong
organization and positive culture. I appreciate all that he
has done for me personally, as well as all that he has done to
ensure a safe and reliable operation for all our customers up and
down the pipeline. On behalf of our employees, I wish Jeff
all the best."
According to Jeff Bruner,
Iroquois' departing president,
"Scott Rupff is an accomplished
leader with extensive energy industry experience. I have had
the pleasure of working with Scott for many years and know he is
the right person to lead the company. His leadership will
ensure the continuation of Iroquois' strategic approach in meeting the
evolving energy needs of the northeast region. He understands
the needs of our customers, our employees, and all of our
stakeholders and he is respected by all who know him."
Rupff was appointed vice president at Iroquois in 2003. Prior to joining
Iroquois, he worked for Long
Island Lighting Company. Since joining the company in 1994,
Rupff has served in a variety of leadership roles within the
marketing and commercial operations organization at Iroquois.
Rupff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering
from Bucknell University.
Paul Amato, currently Vice
President of Engineering, Operations and Environment, Health &
Safety will be promoted to Sr. Vice President, Operations effective
January 1, 2025. He is a
recognized industry leader and has held increasing levels of
responsibility since joining the company in 1997. Prior to
Iroquois, Amato worked for
Algonquin Gas Transmission, and prior to that, the State of Connecticut's Gas Pipeline Safety
Unit. Paul holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical
engineering from the University of
Connecticut.
Kimberly Pritchard, currently
General Counsel, will be promoted to Sr. Director, Legal Services
& General Counsel effective January
1, 2025. She joined the company in 2013. Prior
to Iroquois, Pritchard worked for
Vermont Electric Power Company. Kimberly holds a
Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Vermont
State University and a degree in Legal Studies from Champlain College.
About Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
Iroquois is a Delaware-based limited partnership that is
owned by subsidiaries of TC Energy Corp. and Berkshire Hathaway
Energy Co. The partnership commenced operations in 1991 and
operates a 414-mile interstate natural gas transmission pipeline
extending from the U.S.-Canada
border, near Waddington, to
South Commack, Long Island, New
York and over into Hunts
Point, Bronx, New
York. The partnership also provides services to local gas
distribution companies, electric utilities, electric power
generators, and marketers. Iroquois is regulated by the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC). Iroquois' wholly-owned subsidiary, the
Iroquois Pipeline Operating Company, headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, is the agent for and
operator of the pipeline.
Media Contact
Ruth
Parkins – (203) 925-7209
ruth_parkins@iroquois.com
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