SM Energy Executive and Leadership Team

Slade Sanders, the Chief Executive Officer at SM Energy, directs the overarching corporate strategy and operational execution. Sanders guides the company's focus on acquiring, exploring, developing, and producing oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids across key North American basins, including the Midland, Maverick, and Uinta Basins. This leadership role ensures alignment with the company's commitment to technical excellence, safety, and environmental stewardship. Sanders's strategic vision shapes the company's market position and long-term growth trajectory within the dynamic energy sector. The Chief Executive Officer's responsibilities encompass fostering innovation and driving operational efficiencies to maximize shareholder value. Slade Sanders's leadership ensures SM Energy maintains its competitive edge through disciplined capital allocation and a focus on high-quality asset development.

Elizabeth (Beth) McDonald, the President & Chief Executive Officer at SM Energy, drives the company's strategic direction and operational oversight. McDonald's leadership encompasses the full spectrum of oil and gas exploration and production activities, from acquisition and development to the responsible production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Her focus remains on optimizing operations within the Midland Basin of West Texas, the Maverick Basin of South Texas, and the Uinta Basin of northeast Utah. Elizabeth (Beth) McDonald ensures that SM Energy upholds its core principles of technical excellence, safety, and environmental stewardship across all its North American onshore operations. This executive role involves cultivating strategic partnerships and guiding the company through market fluctuations to achieve sustainable growth and profitability. McDonald's vision propels SM Energy's commitment to delivering value through efficient and effective resource management.

Wade Pursell, the Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer at SM Energy, manages the company's financial strategy and fiscal operations. Pursell oversees all aspects of financial planning, capital allocation, investor relations, and risk management, ensuring SM Energy's financial health and stability. This role is pivotal in supporting the company's exploration, development, and production initiatives across its North American assets. Wade Pursell's financial acumen guides strategic investments in the Midland, Maverick, and Uinta Basins, aligning fiscal decisions with operational goals and market opportunities. The Chief Financial Officer ensures compliance with financial regulations and drives initiatives to enhance shareholder value through disciplined financial management. Pursell's leadership reinforces SM Energy's commitment to operational excellence and sustainable growth within the energy sector.

Blake McKenna, the Executive VP & Chief Operating Officer at SM Energy, directs the company's extensive operational activities across North America. McKenna oversees the day-to-day execution of exploration, development, and production strategies, ensuring efficiency and safety in the Midland, Maverick, and Uinta Basins. This leadership position is critical for maintaining SM Energy's commitment to technical excellence and environmental stewardship in its onshore operations. Blake McKenna's responsibilities include optimizing production processes, managing field operations, and implementing innovative technologies to enhance resource recovery. The Chief Operating Officer ensures seamless coordination between exploration teams and production units, driving operational performance and cost-effectiveness. McKenna's focus on operational integrity supports the company's objective of sustainable energy production and responsible resource management.