Phillip Casey is a distinguished legal executive with more than three decades of experience in the energy sector, specializing in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and strategic legal counsel. He served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at Black Hills Corporation, a Fortune 500 diversified energy company providing electric and natural gas utility services to customers across eight states. In this role from 2012 until his retirement in 2022, Casey led a team of legal professionals responsible for all aspects of the company's legal operations, including mergers and acquisitions, litigation management, risk mitigation, and enterprise-wide compliance programs. Prior to Black Hills, Casey held senior legal positions at major utilities such as Xcel Energy, where he managed complex regulatory filings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and state public utility commissions. His deep expertise in energy law enabled him to navigate high-stakes environments, including rate cases, environmental compliance, and interstate pipeline regulations. Casey's strategic foresight was instrumental in Black Hills' growth, supporting key acquisitions like SourceGas in 2016 and Colorado Electric Utility Company, which expanded the company's footprint and customer base. Under Casey's leadership, Black Hills strengthened its compliance framework, earning recognition for robust ethics programs and risk management practices that aligned with evolving SEC and DOJ guidelines. He played a pivotal role in fostering a culture of integrity, contributing to the company's consistent recognition as a top performer in corporate governance by institutional investors. Casey's tenure solidified Black Hills' reputation as a responsible utility leader, leaving a legacy of sound legal strategies that supported sustainable growth and shareholder value.