Kevin Akers was named president and chief executive officer in October 2019.

Akers served as executive vice president from November 2018 to October 2019. Prior to this role, he served as Senior Vice President, Safety and Enterprise Services, from January 2017 through October 2018.

Akers also served as president of the Kentucky/Mid-States Division from May 2007 through October 2016 and served as president of the Mississippi Division from 2002 to 2007.

He led the Mississippi Valley Gas transition team for Atmos Energy while serving as vice president of Northern Region Operations for Atmos Energy's Louisiana Division.

From 1997 to 2001, he served as vice president of Eastern Region Operations for Atmos Energy's Kentucky Division.

From 1989 to 1991, he served as senior gas engineer for the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.

Akers is a graduate of the University of Alabama.

Jessica Bateman joined Atmos Energy in January 2025 as senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary. 

Prior to joining Atmos Energy, she was in private practice for over 20 years at Baker Botts L.L.P., where she was a partner in the Dallas office serving in a variety of administrative roles while handling complex trial and regulatory matters.   

Bateman received her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. 

In February 2017, Chris Forsythe was named senior vice president and chief financial officer.

Forsythe joined Atmos Energy in June 2003 and was promoted to director, financial reporting, in September 2003. He was promoted to vice president and controller in May 2009. Prior to joining Atmos Energy, Forsythe was a senior manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where he worked from 1993 to 2003.

Forsythe is a graduate of Baylor University, where he received BBA degrees in accounting and management information systems.

Karen Hartsfield is currently a senior advisor.

In August 2017, she was named senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary. Hartsfield joined Atmos Energy in June 2015 as a senior attorney. Prior to joining Atmos Energy, she was in private practice for 19 years, serving as managing partner of the Jackson Lewis LLP Dallas office and a partner in the Dallas office of Baker Botts LLP.

Hartsfield is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and the University of Texas School of Law.  

Jeff Martinez was named senior vice president utility operations on October 1, 2026. Martinez is responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the pipeline and distribution safety and compliance plan, as well as employee safety, security, and wireless meter reading.

Martinez was previously president of the Mid-Tex Division and president of Atmos Pipeline - Texas. Prior to that, he served as vice president of the customer service organization and vice president of operations in the Mid-Tex Division. In his 27 years with the Company, he has held key leadership positions in engineering, operations, and customer service.  

Martinez is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He has been active in a number of community organizations, including Big Brothers –Big Sisters and the Fort Worth Diocesan School Advisory Council.

He has served on the Texas Pipeline Association board, the SGA and AGA Customer Service Committees, and the Operations and Engineering Committees. 

In October 2021, John McDill was named senior vice president, utility operations. 

McDill is responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the pipeline and distribution safety and compliance plan, as well as employee safety, security, and wireless meter reading. Previously, McDill was vice president of pipeline safety and vice president of Mississippi Division operations.

McDill joined Atmos Energy in 2002 with the acquisition of Mississippi Valley Gas and has 25 years of experience in the energy industry.

McDill earned a Bachelor of Science degree in petroleum engineering from Mississippi State University. 

Matt Robbins was promoted to senior vice president, human resources in January 2017.

Previously, Robbins served as vice president, human resources, beginning in February 2015, and as director of compensation and benefits, which he held since 2013.

Before joining Atmos Energy, Robbins had 20 years of employee benefits experience, including eight years in leadership roles. Matt has a bachelor’s degree from Abilene Christian University and a master’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington.