Amanda Eversole named API Executive Vice President Expanded Role Focused on Strategic Direction and Operational Excellence

WASHINGTON, March 8, 2019 – API President and CEO Mike Sommers today named Amanda Eversole as Executive Vice President. Eversole will oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization to support API’s more than 600 members throughout the energy supply chain.  Eversole is leading API’s strategic planning process and will advance a variety of policy initiatives and operational improvements to enable the natural gas and oil industry to continue to innovate, invest and transform the U.S. economy.

“As API marks its 100th anniversary, Amanda’s experience and leadership are critical to positioning our industry to continue to meet growing consumer demand with cleaner, affordable and reliable natural gas and oil for the next century and beyond,” said Sommers. “Amanda is a true partner, strategic thinker and problem solver who has quickly built confidence and trust throughout API and our membership. I’m pleased that she’s agreed to step into this expanded leadership role.”

“This is an exciting time for U.S. energy leadership. I am honored to play a greater role in this world class organization that is shedding light on all the ways our industry is leading in technology innovation and safety programs, emissions reductions, and societal benefits for all Americans,” said Eversole. “We have an exceptional API team and strong membership, and I look forward to the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for this organization, our industry, and our country.”

Eversole joined API last fall as Chief Operating Officer and previously held senior positions at J.P. Morgan Chase and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

API represents all segments of America’s oil and natural gas industry. Our more than 600 members produce, process and distribute most of the nation’s energy. The industry supports more than ten million U.S. jobs and is backed by a growing grassroots movement of millions of Americans. API was formed in 1919 as a standards-setting organization. In our first 100 years, API has developed more than 700 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency and sustainability.