ONEOK, Inc. announced two executive leadership appointments, both of which are effective immediately. Randy N. Lentz, chief executive officer and founder of Medallion Midstream, is assuming the newly created position of executive vice president and chief operating officer. In this role, Lentz is responsible for all of ONEOK's asset operations.
Sheridan C. Swords, previously executive vice president, commercial liquids and natural gas gathering and processing, is assuming the newly created position of executive vice president and chief commercial officer. In addition to his previous responsibilities, Swords now also oversees the Natural Gas Pipelines segment. Swords will continue to report to Norton as will Lentz.