John Hester – Southwest Gas

John is President and Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Gas Corporation, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, and Chairman of the Board of Centuri Construction Group, Inc. He is responsible for leading the Company’s natural gas operations and pipeline construction services businesses.

His key areas of focus include investing in our natural gas distribution business to enhance safety, service, and reliability for our customers; continuing to grow the Centuri Construction Group in markets across the United States and Canada; facilitating collaborative relationships with our regulators, and maintaining a team of skilled and motivated employees.

John received Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees in Economics from Northern Illinois University. He currently serves on the Boards of Trustees for Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, the College of Southern Nevada Foundation, the Las Vegas Metro Chamber and the American Gas Association.