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SM Energy Co: Executives

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The following section provides information on SM Energy Co’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into SM Energy Co's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.

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Julio M. Quintana

Chairman Executive Board Since: 2006 Age: 66

Mr. Julio M. Quintana has been the Chairman of the company since May 2023. Prior to this, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Tesco Corporation. Mr. Quintana currently serves on the Board of Directors of Newmont Mining Company and of California Resources Corporation.

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Elizabeth A. McDonald

Chief Executive Officer; President; Director Executive Board Since: 2026 Age: 47

Ms. Elizabeth A. McDonald has been the President, Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company since January 2026. Prior to this, she served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of the company. Previously, she served as Executive Vice President – Strategic Planning, Field Development and Marketing and Senior Vice President at Pioneer Natural Resources Company.

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A. Wade Pursell

Chief Financial Officer Senior Management Since: 2008 Age: 61

Mr. A. Wade Pursell has been the Chief Financial Officer and an Executive Vice President of the company since 2008. Prior to this, he served as an Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. from 2000 to 2007. Mr. Pursell also served as a Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer of Helix.

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Blake D. McKenna

Executive Vice President; Chief Operating Officer Senior Management Since: 2026 Age: 39

Mr. Blake D. McKenna has been the chief operating officer and executive vice president of the company since January 2026. Prior to this, he served as Senior Vice President - Strategic Planning and Corporate Reserves of the company. Previously, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer at XCL Resources.

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James B. Lebeck

Chief Corporate Development Officer; Executive Vice President; General Counsel Senior Management Since: 2026 Age: 45

Mr. James B. Lebeck has been the Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief corporate Development officer of the company since January 2026. Prior to this, he served as Executive Vice President - Corporate Development and General Counsel. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the company. He also served as Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Encino Energy.

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