Mr. Hall has served as a director of KMI since 2012. Previously, he served as a director of EP from 2001 until the closing of our acquisition of EP in 2012. Mr. Hall has been engaged in the private practice of law since 2010. He previously served as Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Houston from 2004 to 2010 and as the City Attorney for the City of Houston from 1998 to 2004. Prior to 1998, Mr. Hall was a partner in the Houston law firm of Jackson Walker, LLP. Mr. Hall is the past Chairman of the Houston Endowment Inc. and served on its board of directors for 12 years. He is also Chairman of the Boul Foundation. Mr. Hall s extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, and his affiliations with many different business and philanthropic organizations, provides our Board with important insight from many perspectives. Mr. Hall s more than 40 years of legal experience provides the Board with valuable guidance on governance issues and initiatives. Mr. Hall also brings a diversity of experience and perspective that is welcomed by our Board.