Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (ETE) and Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. announced that Marshall (Mackie) S. McCrea, formerly President and Chief Operating Officer of ETP, has been promoted to Group Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer for ETE. In his new role, Mr. McCrea is responsible for the oversight and development of all commercial and strategic opportunities for the entire family of midstream partnerships. Prior to his appointment as ETP president in 2008, McCrea held a number of senior management positions within the partnership including President of Energy Transfer Company.