Board of Directors

William T. Esrey, Chairman

Bill Esrey currently chairs Spectra Energy's board of directors and is chairman emeritus of Sprint Corporation. He served as Sprint's chief executive officer from 1985 to 2003, and as that company's chairman from 1990 to 2003. He also served as chairman of Japan Telecom from 2003 to 2004. Esrey is a director of General Mills, Inc.

Austin A. Adams

Austin Adams is the former executive vice president and chief information officer (CIO) of JPMorgan Chase. He assumed that role in 2004, when JPMorgan Chase and Bank One Corporation merged. Before joining Bank One in 2001, Adams served as CIO for First Union Corporation. He is a director of NCO Group, owned by JPMorgan Private Equity, and Dun & Bradstreet Corporation. Adams is a member of Spectra Energy's audit and finance and risk management committees.

Joseph Alvarado

Joseph Alvarado is president and chief operating officer of Commercial Metals Company, and will assume the role of president and chief executive officer of the company on Sept. 1, 2011. Alvarado previously served as president of U.S. Tubular Products, Inc., a division of U.S. Steel, and as president of Lone Star Technologies, prior to its acquisition by U.S. Steel. He also held executive positions with Ispat North America (now ArcelorMittal), Birmingham Steel and Inland Steel.

Paul M. Anderson

Paul Anderson served as chairman of Spectra Energy's board of directors from 2007 to 2009. He previously served two executive roles with Duke Energy, as chairman of the board and earlier as president and chief operating officer. He also served as managing director and chief executive officer of BHP Billiton. Anderson also is a director of BP and BAE Systems. Anderson chairs Spectra Energy's corporate governance committee.

Pamela L. Carter

Pamela Carter is president of Cummins Distribution Business. She previously served as president of Cummins Filtration, as vice president and general manager of Cummins' Europe, Middle East and Africa business and operations, and as vice president and general counsel for Cummins Inc. Prior to joining Cummins, she practiced law in the private sector and served as attorney general for the State of Indiana from 1993 to 1997. Carter is a member of the Export-Import Bank of the United States' sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Council and a director of CSX Corporation. She is a member of Spectra Energy's compensation and corporate governance committees.

Tony Comper

Tony Comper is the retired president and chief executive officer of BMO Financial Group. He was appointed to that position in February 1999 and served as chairman from July 1999 to May 2004. He previously served on the board of directors of the Bank of Montreal. Comper is a member of Spectra Energy's compensation and finance and risk management committees.

Gregory L. Ebel

Greg Ebel is president and chief executive officer of Spectra Energy. He previously served in a number of leadership roles for Spectra Energy and its predecessor companies, including chief financial officer; president of Union Gas; vice president of investor and shareholder relations; managing director of mergers and acquisitions; and vice president of strategic development. Ebel also is a member of DCP Midstream's board of directors.

Peter B. Hamilton

Peter Hamilton is the senior vice president and chief financial officer of Brunswick Corporation. He previously served Brunswick in a number of executive leadership capacities, including vice chairman of Brunswick Corporation; president, Brunswick Boat Group; president, Life Fitness division; and president, Brunswick Bowling & Billiards. Hamilton chairs Spectra Energy's audit committee and also serves on the corporate governance committee. Hamilton serves on the boards of Oshkosh Corporation and SunCoke Energy, Inc.

Dennis R. Hendrix

Dennis Hendrix is the retired chairman of the board of PanEnergy Corp. He served as chairman from 1990 to 1997, chief executive officer from 1990 to 1995, and as president from 1990 to 1993. He has served as a director of Duke Energy, Allied Waste Industries and Newfield Exploration Company. Hendrix is a member of the compensation and finance and risk management committees.

Michael McShane

Mike McShane is the former chairman, president and chief executive officer of Grant Prideco, Inc. He previously served as senior vice president of finance, chief financial officer and director of BJ Services Company. McShane is a director of Complete Production Services, Inc., Oasis Petroleum, Inc., and additionally serves on the board of directors for two private companies. He also serves Advent International as an advisor. McShane chairs Spectra Energy's finance and risk management committee and is a member of Spectra Energy's audit committee.

Joseph H. Netherland

Joe Netherland served as chairman of FMC Technologies from December 2001 until his retirement in 2008. He also served as president of FMC Technologies from 2001 to 2006 and as chief executive officer from 2001 to 2007. He remains a director of FMC Technologies, and serves on the boards of Newfield Exploration Company and Tidewater Inc., and as an advisory director of CVC Capital Partners. Netherland serves on Spectra Energy's compensation and corporate governance committees.

Michael E.J. Phelps

Michael Phelps is chairman of Dornoch Capital Inc., a private investment company. He served as president and chief executive officer of Westcoast Energy Inc. from 1988 to 1992 and as chairman and chief executive officer until 2002. He is a director of Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Prodigy Gold Incorporated, and Marathon Oil Corporation. Phelps chairs Spectra Energy's compensation committee and is a member of the finance and risk management committee.