ENLINK MIDSTREAM PARTNERS, LP (NYSE:ENLK) Files An 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Director Resignations
On January25, 2019, in connection with the consummation of the Merger, each of William J. Brilliant, Leldon E. Echols, Scott A. Griffiths, Matthew C. Harris, Christopher Ortega, Kyle D. Vann, and William Woodburn tendered his resignation from the Board of Directors of the General Partner (the “GP Board”), in each case, effective immediately following the Effective Time. In addition, Mr.Brilliant resigned from the Compensation Committee of the GP Board (the “Compensation Committee”), Mr.Echols resigned from the Audit Committee of the GP Board (the “Audit Committee”), Mr.Griffiths resigned from the Compensation Committee, the Audit Committee, and the Conflicts Committee of the GP Board (the “Conflicts Committee”), and Mr.Vann resigned from the Audit Committee and the Conflicts Committee. The foregoing resignations did not result from a disagreement with the General Partner. Barry E. Davis and Michael J. Garberding will continue to serve on the GP Board.
Director Appointment
On January25, 2019, ENLC, in its capacity as the sole member of the General Partner, reduced the size of the GP Board from nine to three directors and elected and appointed Alaina K. Brooks to serve on the GP Board, in each case, effective immediately following the Effective Time.
Biographical information for Ms.Brooks is set forth below:
Alaina K. Brooks, 44, who serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer, Secretary, and Director, joined the General Partner in 2008 and was appointed as a director of the General Partner on January25, 2019. Ms.Brooks has served in several legal roles for the General Partner, most recently as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary from September2014 until June2018 and as Deputy General Counsel until September2014. In Ms.Brooks’ current role, she serves on the Executive Leadership Team and leads the legal, regulatory, public and industry affairs, environmental health and safety, and human resources functions. Before joining the General Partner in 2008, Ms.Brooks practiced law at Weil, Gotshal& Manges LLP and Baker Botts L.L.P., where she counseled clients on matters of complex commercial litigation, risk management, and taxation. Ms.Brooks is a
licensed Certified Public Accountant and holds a Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law and Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in accounting from Oklahoma State University. Ms.Brooks was selected to serve as a director due to, among other factors, her legal and human resources experience in the midstream energy industry.
Directors are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with service on the GP Board. Messrs.Davis and Garberding and Ms.Brooks, each an officer of the General Partner, will not receive separate compensation for their respective service as members of the GP Board.
About ENLINK MIDSTREAM PARTNERS, LP (NYSE:ENLK)
EnLink Midstream Partners, LP is a midstream energy services company. The Company operates in five segments: Texas, which includes its natural gas gathering, processing and transmission activities in north Texas and the Permian Basin in west Texas; Oklahoma, which includes its natural gas gathering, processing and transmission activities in Cana-Woodford and Arkoma-Woodford Shale areas; Louisiana, which includes its natural gas pipelines, natural gas processing plants and natural gas liquids (NGL) assets located in Louisiana; Crude and Condensate, which includes its Ohio River Valley (ORV) crude oil, condensate and brine disposal activities in the Utica and Marcellus Shales, its equity interests, crude oil operations in the Permian Basin and crude oil activities associated with the Victoria Express Pipeline, and related truck terminal and storage assets (VEX) located in the Eagle Ford Shale, and Corporate Segment.
