Independent Director, Class II Key Qualifications Ms. Beachy brings over 30 years experience in strategy implementation, corporate and business development, supply chain management, public policy, energy transition, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Select Skills Energy Industry Ms. Beachy has demonstrated a strong track record of innovation and strategic transformation to reduce the carbon intensity of various energy supply sources, including Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), carbon capture and sequestration, hydrogen and electrification of operations. More recently, she has served as an advisor to corporate clients on the transition to clean energy and smart grid technology. Logistics, Industrial & Manufacturing Gained during her executive leadership roles in supply chain logistics and energy procurement, most notably at Black Hills Corp, Ms. Beachy led the supply chain function, overseeing strategic planning, merger integrations, cost and third-party risk management, including cybersecurity, to enhance operational efficiencies and strategic sourcing capabilities. Additionally, Ms. Beachy brings international procurement experience developed through her experience working with a German electric utility, where she oversaw LNG procurement. Government Contracting Ms. Beachy s leadership roles in the highly regulated energy and utility industries have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of federal and state regulatory frameworks, and insights into the priorities of public agencies and stakeholders. Further, she brings a valuable perspective developed through her successful track record of developing strategic partnerships with government agencies. Professional Highlights Think B3 Consulting, LLC a consulting firm providing strategic and business planning advisory services Principal Consultant & Founder (since 2021) The Alliance Risk Group, LLC a consulting firm providing risk management and capital efficiency advisory services to the energy sector Associate (2022 2024) Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) an electric and gas utility company SVP, Growth & Strategy (2019 2020) VP, Growth & Strategy (2018 2019) VP (2016 2018) Director, Supply Chain (2014 2016) Vectren Corp. (formerly NYSE: VVC, merged with CenterPoint Energy, Inc. in 2019) a natural gas and electricity holding company Leadership roles in operations and sourcing (2010 2014) J. J. Y. Legner Associates Business Development Consultant (2009 2010) Ignite Business Solutions Owner Consultant (2008 2010) LG&E Energy Corporation (acquired by PPL Corp. in 2010) and predecessors LG&E and KU Energy LLC an electric and natural gas utility company LNG Project Manager: Expat Assignment, Germany (2007 2008) Change Management Architect: Special Assignment (2006 2006) Manager, Supplier Diversity (2003 2006) Operations Manager, Elizabethtown & Shelbyville (2000 2003) Supervisory Underground Construction & Maintenance (1998 2000) Product Manager, Telecommunications Products (1997 1998) Committee Membership: Audit Compensation Director Since: January 2021 Age: 55 Education: BS in Political Science and MS in Marketing, Purdue University Current Public Company Boards: Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd.(NASDAQ: PANL) (since 2022)