MPLX LP adds two directors with energy industry backgrounds

MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) announced the election of Micheal G. Dunn and Bruce L. Niemeyer to the board of directors of MPLX GP LLC, the general partner of MPLX, both effective Nov. 1, 2026. The additions bring the MPLX board to 12 directors.

Dunn has more than 35 years of experience in the natural gas and midstream industries. He most recently served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of The Williams Companies, from which he retired in 2025. He previously held the roles of president of Kern River Gas and PacifiCorp Energy, and president and executive vice president of Questar Pipeline/Questar Corporation. Dunn currently serves as a GIP-designated director on the Columbia Pipelines Holding Company board and is a past director of Williams Partners LP. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Oklahoma.

Niemeyer has more than 40 years of experience in the energy industry, with a focus on exploration and production. At Chevron, he served as President, Americas Exploration and Production, and Corporate Vice President, Strategy and Sustainability. He began his career at Atlantic Richfield, where he held several leadership positions, including President of ARCO Environmental Remediation, LLC. Niemeyer holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.

"Micheal and Bruce bring an extraordinary breadth of expertise to MPLX's board," said MPLX Chairman, President and CEO Maryann Mannen. "Their respective experiences and expertise will be invaluable as we execute growth strategies across our value chains to meet growing demand."

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