Iroquois Pipeline names Rupff president as part of succession plan

SHELTON –  Iroquois Gas Transmission System LP has named a new president for Iroquois Pipeline Operating Co. to succeed its outgoing top executive Jeff Bruner, who will retire after 32 years at the company on Dec. 31.

Scott E. Rupff will take over as president of on Jan. 1, 2025 after serving as vice president, marketing, development & commercial operations, according to a company statement on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

“I appreciate the confidence the Management Committee has placed in me as the next president of Iroquois,” said Rupff. “Jeff Bruner has been an exceptional leader during his tenure with Iroquois and has built a strong organization and positive culture.  I appreciate all that he has done for me personally, as well as all that he has done to ensure a safe and reliable operation for all our customers up and down the pipeline.”

Rupff was appointed vice president at Iroquois in 2003.  Prior to joining Iroquois, he worked for Long Island Lighting Co. in New York.  Since joining the company in 1994, Rupff has served in a variety of leadership roles within the marketing and commercial operations organization at Iroquois.  Rupff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Bucknell University.

“Scott Rupff is an accomplished leader with extensive energy industry experience,” Bruner said. “I have had the pleasure of working with Scott for many years and know he is the right person to lead the company.  His leadership will ensure the continuation of Iroquois’ strategic approach in meeting the evolving energy needs of the northeast region.  He understands the needs of our customers, our employees, and all of our stakeholders and he is respected by all who know him.”

Bruner joined the company in 1992 as vice president and general counsel and has served as president since 2013. He is a former chair and current member of the board of directors for the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) and served as chairman of the Northeast Gas Association (NGA) board of directors. He is also a member of the Society of Gas Lighting and the National Petroleum Council.

Paul Amato, currently vice president of engineering, operations and environment, health & safety, will be promoted to senior vice president, operations effective Jan. 1, 2025.

He is a recognized industry leader and has held increasing levels of responsibility since joining the company in 1997.  Prior to Iroquois, Amato worked for Algonquin Gas Transmission, and prior to that, the State of Connecticut’s Gas Pipeline Safety Unit.  Paul holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Connecticut.

Kimberly Pritchard, current general counsel, will be promoted to senior director, legal services & general counsel on Jan. 1, 2025.  She joined the company in 2013.  Prior to Iroquois, Pritchard worked for Vermont Electric Power Co.  Pritchard has a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from Vermont State University and a degree in legal studies from Champlain College.

Iroquois is a Delaware-based limited partnership that is owned by subsidiaries of TC Energy Corp. and Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co.  The partnership commenced operations in 1991 and operates a 414-mile interstate natural gas transmission pipeline extending from the U.S.-Canada border, near Waddington, to South Commack, Long Island, New York, and over into Hunts Point, Bronx, New York.  Iroquois’ wholly-owned subsidiary, the Iroquois Pipeline Operating Co., headquartered in Shelton, is the agent for and operator of the pipeline.