Western Midstream Partners Executive and Leadership Team

Kristen Shults, the Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Western Midstream Partners, manages the financial health and capital allocation strategies for the company's extensive midstream asset portfolio. Shults directs the fiscal planning and reporting processes that support the gathering, processing, and transportation of natural gas and crude oil. By overseeing the company's independent financial structure, the Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer ensures the availability of capital for strategic growth initiatives in the Delaware and DJ Basins. This leadership role involves managing investor relations and maintaining the financial transparency required for a standalone business entity. Through rigorous cost management and revenue optimization, Kristen Shults strengthens the balance sheet and supports long-term shareholder value. The Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer collaborates with the executive team to evaluate new investment opportunities and manage market risks. Ultimately, Shults drives the financial stability necessary for sustained operational success.

Daniel Holderman, the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Western Midstream Partners, oversees the daily management of gathering, compressing, and treating assets across the Delaware and DJ Basins. Holderman directs the technical execution of natural gas processing and the transportation of NGLs and condensate to ensure maximum throughput and operational efficiency. By managing the complex logistics of produced water disposal, the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer maintains strict compliance with environmental and safety standards. This leadership role involves coordinating with field teams to optimize asset performance and minimize downtime in critical energy corridors. Through the strategic oversight of maintenance schedules and capital projects, Daniel Holderman ensures the reliability of the entire midstream network. The Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer works closely with the executive team to align operational output with market demand. Ultimately, Holderman secures the operational integrity required for consistent service delivery.

Coby Donaldson, the Chief Information Officer at Western Midstream Partners, directs the digital transformation and cybersecurity framework essential for modern midstream operations. Donaldson architects scalable cloud infrastructure to support the gathering, compressing, and processing of natural gas across the Delaware and DJ Basins. By implementing advanced data analytics, the Chief Information Officer optimizes the efficiency of pipeline monitoring and asset management systems. This leadership role involves securing critical energy infrastructure against evolving digital threats while ensuring seamless connectivity between remote field operations and corporate headquarters. Through the integration of automated reporting tools, Coby Donaldson enhances the precision of operational decision-making. The Chief Information Officer maintains alignment with the broader corporate strategy by providing robust technological support for all midstream activities. Ultimately, Donaldson drives the digital modernization required to maintain a competitive edge in the complex energy logistics landscape.

Crystal Sled, the Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer at Western Midstream Partners, manages the organizational development and talent acquisition strategies necessary for a standalone energy enterprise. Sled designs comprehensive workforce programs that support the specialized technical requirements of natural gas processing and crude oil transportation. Overseeing the human capital lifecycle, the Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer ensures that the company attracts and retains top-tier engineering and operational talent across the Texas and Rocky Mountain regions. This leadership role involves fostering a culture of safety and performance that aligns with the company's independent operational goals. By implementing robust training initiatives, Crystal Sled strengthens the internal capabilities required to manage complex midstream assets. The Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer collaborates with executive leadership to align personnel policies with long-term business objectives. Ultimately, Sled cultivates a high-performing workforce that sustains the company's operational reliability.