Michael D. Colpoys is President of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation and officer-in-charge of National Fuel Gas Distribution of Ohio, LLC. He oversees utility operations serving more than 1.1 million customers across Western New York, Northwestern Pennsylvania and Ohio’s Dayton and Miami Valley region. A 39-year National Fuel veteran, Colpoys brings extensive operational and engineering expertise to his role.

Colpoys began his career in 1987 as a Management Trainee and has held numerous leadership roles, including Vice President of Midstream and Distribution in 2015, Vice President of Distribution Corporation in 2016, and most recently, Senior Vice President of Distribution Corporation. His responsibilities have spanned utility field operations, Rates and Regulatory Affairs, Energy Services, Gas Supply Administration, supply chain, and fleet operations.

A Buffalo native, Colpoys holds a bachelor’s degree from Clarkson University and an MBA from Penn State Behrend. He is active in industry and community organizations, serving on the boards of the Northeast Gas Association, Energy Association of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Chamber, Erie Downtown Development Corporation, Penn State Behrend College of Fellows, and the 100 Club of Buffalo. Colpoys will also be National Fuel’s representative as a member of the board of directors for The Business Council of New York.