"I am pleased to welcome Patricia as the newest member of our Board of Directors," said Thomas F. Karam, chairman and chief executive officer of ETRN. "Along with tremendous executive leadership experience and a passionate focus on corporate governance, cybersecurity, and environmental and sustainability matters, Patricia brings both commercial and operations expertise through her work in the public utility sector. She has considerable directorship experience with both private and public companies and I look forward to further enhancing the strong leadership of our Board with Patricia's knowledge, insight, and perspective."

As a senior executive in the power utilities sector for more than 20 years, Ms. Collawn has an in-depth understanding of the complex regulatory structure of the utility industry, as well as substantial operations experience. She currently serves as chairman, president and chief executive officer of PNM Resources and chairman and chief executive officer of Texas-New Mexico Power Company, one of PNM Resources’ regulated utilities; and previously served as president and chief operating officer (2008-2010) and as utilities president (2007-2008) of PNM Resources.