James C. Yardley has been promoted to executive vice president of El Paso Corp. and president of the company’s pipeline group. Yardley is currently president of Southern Natural Gas Co. He will retain that role as well as assume responsibility for the management of all of El Paso’s pipeline and related activities. “Jim is an outstanding leader who brings broad experience and sound judgment, both strategic and operating, to this position,” said CEO Doug Foshee. “I am confident Jim will further our pipeline group’s strong performance and growth.” Yardley has a 28-year career with El Paso, which includes various corporate, marketing and pipeline responsibilities.

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