Ronald L Kuehn Jr

Mr. Kuehn has served as a director since 1999 and is currently the Chairman of the El Paso Board of Directors. Mr. Kuehn was Chairman of the Board and Interim Chief Executive Officer of El Paso from March 2003 to September 2003. From September 2002 to March 2003, Mr. Kuehn was the Lead Director of El Paso. From January 2001 to March 2003, he was a business consultant. Mr. Kuehn served as non-executive Chairman of the Board of El Paso from October 25, 1999 to December 31, 2000. Mr. Kuehn served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sonat Inc. from June 1984 until his retirement on October 25, 1999. Mr. Kuehn was Chairman of the Board of Sonat Inc. from April 1986 until his retirement. Mr. Kuehn is a director of Praxair, Inc. and served on the Board of Directors of The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation until September 30, 2007 and Regions Financial Corporation until April 19, 2007. Mr. Kuehn serves as Chairman of the Board of El Paso Pipeline GP Company, L.L.C.