SM Energy Company announced that President Javan (Jay) D. Ottoson has advised the Board of Directors of the company of his intention to retire before the end of 2020. Mr. Ottoson will remain a member of the Board of Directors until the next annual meeting in May 2021. The company also announced that Herbert S. Vogel has been appointed to the position of President of the company. Mr. Vogel was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company in June 2019, having previously served as Executive Vice President-Operations of the Company since August 2014. Mr. Vogel joined the Company in March 2012 after holding leadership positions with ARCO and BP, and has 36 years of experience in the oil and gas business.