PORTLAND, Ore., February 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE:NWN) (NW Natural Holdings) has hired Megan H. Berge as the company’s deputy general counsel and corporate secretary, and general counsel of NW Natural Gas Company, effective March 3.

Berge comes to NW Natural Holdings from the international law firm Baker Botts, where she was a partner. Her practice included extensive rulemaking and advocacy work related to federal and state environmental law and civil litigation.

"We are thrilled to welcome Megan to our team," said NW Natural Holdings President, Justin Palfreyman. "She is highly respected throughout the energy sector and is recognized as one of the leading environmental and energy lawyers in the country. Megan has also advocated for water providers on permitting flexibilities and emerging regulations. She has successfully led first-of-its-kind legal outcomes and collaborations, making her the right kind of leader to help us navigate a dynamic time in the utility industry."

"I am excited to join NW Natural and its amazing culture," said Berge. "The chance to help support the company’s growth while honoring and building on its outstanding reputation for serving customers and communities is a special opportunity."

Berge has been nationally recognized by Chambers and Partners for climate law, as one of 500 Leading U.S. Environmental & Energy Lawyers by Lawdragon, and a Washington D.C. Super Lawyer-Rising Star by Thomson Reuters. She earned her law degree from the Francis King Carey School of Law at the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Delaware.

About NW Natural Holdings

Northwest Natural Holding Company, (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings), is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and has been doing business for over 165 years. It owns Northwest Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), SiEnergy Operating, LLC (SiEnergy), NW Natural Water Company (NW Natural Water), NW Natural Renewables Holdings (NW Natural Renewables), and other business interests.

NW Natural Holdings provides critical energy and delivers essential water and wastewater services to nearly one million customers across six states. We have a longstanding commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and the energy transition, and taking care of our employees and communities. NW Natural Holdings was recognized by Ethisphere® for three years running as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®. NW Natural consistently leads the industry with high J.D. Power & Associates customer satisfaction scores. Learn more in our latest Community and Sustainability Report.

NW Natural is a local distribution company that currently provides natural gas service to approximately 2 million people in more than 140 communities through more than 800,000 meters in Oregon and Southwest Washington with one of the most modern pipeline systems in the nation. NW Natural owns and operates 21.6 Bcf of underground gas storage capacity in Oregon.

SiEnergy is one of the fastest growing natural gas distribution utilities in the nation serving approximately 70,000 customers in the greater metropolitan areas of Houston, Dallas, and Austin, Texas.

NW Natural Water provides water distribution and wastewater services to communities throughout the Pacific Northwest, Texas, Arizona, and California. Today NW Natural Water serves over 189,000 people through approximately 76,100 meters. Learn more about our water business.

NW Natural Renewables is committed to leading in the energy transition by providing renewable fuels to support decarbonization in the utility, commercial, industrial and transportation sectors. Learn more about our renewable business.

Additional information is available at nwnaturalholdings.com.

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