Gateway's Management Team has more than 84 years of combined experience in the natural gas industry.

Robert Panico, President & CEO
Mr. Panico was elected as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer in May 2005. Mr. Panico served as a Vice-President of the Company from 1997 to 2005. Mr. Panico has over 28 years of oil and gas industry experience. He was previously employed by Duke Energy, Williams, American Oil and Gas, Tenneco and United Energy Resources. In addition to his role as President & CEO, Mr. Panico has served on the Board of Directors since July 2005.

Chris Rasmussen, Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Rasmussen has served as Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of the Company since June 2005. Before his appointment to these positions, Mr. Rasmussen worked as Senior Financial Accountant for the Company since 1999. Mr. Rasmussen has also worked in various positions for Miller Energy, Inc., Novistar Advisors and Apache Corporation.

Mark Brandon, Manager of Engineering and Operations
Mr. Brandon is a professional engineer with over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Prior to joining Gateway, Mr. Brandon was employed by AGIS Technology in Houston, Texas, serving as General Manager in charge of the Engineering and Technical Services business of AGIS. Prior to AGIS, Mr. Brandon was President of Brandon Professional Engineering, offering engineering services in the oil and gas industry. He also has held management positions with Jordan Technologies, The Evergreen Group, Phase Environmental and Conoco Inc.

Craig Ramsey, Director of Business Development
Mr. Ramsey has more than 20 years of experience in business development, mergers and acquisitions, and project evaluation and analysis. Prior to joining Gateway, Mr. Ramsey was employed by Williams Companies in Houston, Texas, having most recently served Williams affiliate Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp. as a Production Area Customer Consultant with commercial responsibilities in both onshore and offshore pipeline systems in East Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Prior to 1998, Mr. Ramsey held financial and business development positions with Houston Industries, Mobil Gas Liquids and Energy Development Corp.