Mr. Hertel has over 30 years of industry experience working with interstate and intrastate natural gas pipelines, gas gathering and processing plants, gas storage facilities and platforms in traditional corporations and master limited partnerships. His most recent position was as Chief Administrative Officer and Controller of Gemini Midstream Holdings for 2018 to 2020. Prior to joining Gemini, he was the Chief Accounting Officer and Controller for PennTex Midstream Partners from 2014 till its sale in 2017. Prior to joining PennTex, Mr. Hertel spent time from 2012 to 2014 and 2004 to 2006 as a consultant to various companies in the energy industry. From 2008 to 2010 and 1989 to 2004, Mr. Hertel served in a variety of roles at El Paso Corporation, most recently as Vice President of Corporate Planning. He also served in various roles of increasing responsibilities including: Director of Financial Accounting, Gas Accounting, and Strategic Planning in multiple divisions of El Paso Corporation including supporting El Paso's master limited partnership, GulfTerra Energy Partners, LP. Mr. Hertel also served as Vice President of Finance for CenterPoint Energy's Interstate Pipeline and Midstream Divisions from 2006 to 2008. Mr. Hertel received his BBA degree in accounting from the University of Texas at El Paso.