On August 15, 2014, the Board of Directors of SM Energy Company appointed Herbert S. Vogel as Executive Vice President - Operations. Mr. Vogel joined the company in March 2012 as Senior Vice President - Portfolio Development and Technical Services. Mr. Vogel has over 29 years of experience in the oil and gas business.

He joined the company after his retirement from BP, where he most recently served as the President of BP Energy Co. and Regional Business Unit Leader of North American Gas & Power.