NW Natural Holdings Names Raymond Kaszuba Chief Financial Officer

Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE:NWN) (NW Natural Holdings) has hired Raymond (Ray) Kaszuba to serve as the company’s senior vice president and chief financial officer effective August 31, 2024.

Ray comes to NW Natural Holdings from AmeriGas, the United States’ largest propane distributor and a subsidiary of UGI Corporation, where he served most recently as interim president and prior to that as vice president and chief financial officer. Previously, he was treasurer of UGI Corporation, an international distributor and marketer of energy products and services, including natural gas, liquified petroleum gas, and renewable solutions. Prior to UGI, he was senior vice president, finance and treasurer at Enviva, a renewable bioenergy producer. His background also includes roles in treasury, finance and audit at ExxonMobil, Allegheny Energy and US Bank.

“Ray is a highly respected finance leader, and we’re excited to welcome him to our team,” said David H. Anderson, CEO of NW Natural Holdings. “Ray brings an impressive combination of skills and perspective, having led the finance division for a variety of companies in the utility, energy, and renewable industries. His deep financial expertise, strategic mindset, and broad experience across the energy industry will be invaluable as we continue to invest for the future, grow, and provide safe, reliable and affordable utility services and renewable energy to the communities we serve.”

"I am thrilled to join NW Natural Holdings at this dynamic moment," said Ray Kaszuba. "It is an honor to be part of this strong company with a gas utility that continues to be at the forefront of the industry, a rapidly expanding water and wastewater utility platform, and an innovative renewables business. I look forward to working with the team to build on NW Natural Holdings’ momentum, drive growth, and create value for our stakeholders."

Ray earned an MBA from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Dayton.

About NW Natural Holdings

Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings) is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and has been doing business for over 165 years in the Pacific Northwest. It owns NW Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), NW Natural Water Company (NW Natural Water), NW Natural Renewables Holdings (NW Natural Renewables), and other business interests.