Kelly Battle served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Kodiak Gas Services Inc., a premier provider of contract natural gas compression services in North America. In this pivotal role, she directed the company's legal strategy, compliance initiatives, and corporate secretarial functions, safeguarding operations amid a dynamic regulatory landscape in the energy sector. Battle played a central role in Kodiak's transformative 2022 business combination with SLNG, a special purpose acquisition company, which propelled the company onto the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker KGS. Her stewardship ensured seamless execution of mergers, financings, and governance matters, fostering sustainable growth and investor confidence. With over two decades of experience in energy law, Battle built her career at leading firms such as Vinson & Elkins and in-house at prominent oil and gas companies, where she specialized in securities regulation, M&A transactions, and environmental compliance. Among her key achievements, she orchestrated complex cross-border deals totaling billions in value and developed award-winning compliance programs that reduced litigation risks and enhanced ESG reporting. Battle's expertise earned her recognition from industry peers, including features in Chambers USA and Law360's Rising Stars. A graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, Battle is admitted to the bar in Texas and holds board positions with energy law associations. Her tenure at Kodiak exemplified a commitment to integrity and innovation, leaving a lasting legacy as the company expanded its footprint in the natural gas infrastructure market.