Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. announced that it has hired Michael E. Cole as its new Chief Financial Officer. He brings more than 35 years of experience in financial and energy-related fields, as well as a collaborative leadership approach. He will join the almost 4,500 employee-owners of Ferrellgas, strengthening the future of Ferrellgas.

Michael came to Ferrellgas after serving as the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of NV Energy Inc. He has worked for utilities and financial institutions in several states, including Illinois, Maine, New York, Missouri, North Carolina, and Nevada. He has extensive experience in executive and financial leadership, management, corporate finance, valuation, and risk management, as well as many other areas. Michael strongly believes in results-oriented leadership.

His creative strategies and finance optimization methods will help Ferrellgas achieve its long-term goals.