The Board of Directors of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) has appointed Chris Schindler, Southern Star Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer, to serve as the 2026-2027 Board Chair.
INGAA is a trade organization that advocates regulatory and legislative positions of importance to the natural gas pipeline industry in North America. INGAA is comprised of 28 members, representing the vast majority of the interstate natural gas transmission pipeline companies in the U.S. and Canada.
As Chair, Chris will help guide INGAA’S strategic priorities throughout 2027, working alongside industry leaders to support meeting energy demand. His leadership will focus on promoting safety, reliability, innovation, and the critical role natural gas plays in supporting homes, businesses, and economic growth.
Chris has served the INGAA board and various committees since 2019 and has dedicated his career to advancing the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas. Through his involvement with INGAA and his leadership at Southern Star, he has championed pro-natural gas industry policies, operational excellence, and the continued evolution of the pipeline industry.
“It is an honor to serve as Chair in 2027,” Chris said. “Our industry plays an essential role in delivering the energy that powers everyday life. I look forward to working with INGAA members and partners to strengthen our industry, share best practices, and continue building a reliable energy future.”
In addition to Schindler serving as Chair, several other Southern Star team members will serve in key committee leadership positions in 2027, including:
- Denny Miles, Vice President, IT & Security, serving as Chair of Cyber & Physical Security Committee
- Jeremy Troutman, Senior Advisor, Operational Excellence, serving as Chair of Pipeline Safety Committee
- Will Wathen, Director, Rates & Regulatory, serving as Chair of Legal & Rates Committee
- Jennifer Matthews, Manager, Regulatory, serving as Chair of Construction, Permitting & Compliance Task Force
- Ben Carlisle, Director, Land, Environmental & Sustainability, serving as Chair of Environment Committee
- Karen Goedde, Director, Communications & Public Relations, serving as Chair of Communications Committee
- Kristin Whitney, Corporate Counsel, serving as Chair of Government Affairs Committee