Former Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Southwestern Energy Company Independent Director since 2022 Age: 71 PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Southwestern Energy Company, an independent energy company engaged in natural gas, natural gas liquids and oil exploration, development, production, and marketing, from November 2013 to June 2020 Vice President and General Counsel of Occidental Petroleum Corporation from April 2012 to August 2013 External counsel to the energy industry as a partner with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Vinson & Elkins LLP Executive Director and General Counsel of Azurix Corp., a global water company, from December 1998 to January 2002 QUALIFICATIONS Mr. Ale has more than 40 years experience in the energy and utility sectors. In addition to his display of the attributes discussed in the Qualifications for Directors section, his substantial experience in the energy sector, and knowledge of environmental, social, governance, and cyber security issues relating to the industry, has led the Board to nominate Mr. Ale to continue serving as a director of Atmos Energy. BOARD COMMITTEES: Nominating and Corporate Governance and Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability, & Safety