Mr. Gaspard has served as Vice President of our general partner since January 2017. He is responsible for the operational aspects of our onshore and offshore pipelines, rail facilities, terminals, offshore facilities and assets, engineering, trucking, and health, safety, security, and environmental compliance. Mr. Gaspard joined Genesis in 2015 as a result of our acquisition of the offshore Gulf of Mexico assets from Enterprise Products Partners L.P. and has had responsibility for the operational aspects of our offshore assets since that time. Prior to Genesis, Mr. Gaspard served in various capacities within Enterprise Products’ operations including underground gas storage, natural gas liquids, natural gas pipelines, and offshore operations.

Mr. Rainsberger has served as Senior Vice President of our general partner since April 2023. He is responsible for the commercial aspects of our offshore pipelines. Mr. Rainsberger joined Genesis in 2010 and has served as Vice President of our general partner since 2019. Previously, Mr. Rainsberger was responsible for the corporate development and planning functions. Prior to joining Genesis, Mr. Rainsberger worked in the investment banking industry.

Mr. Alexander has served as Vice President of our general partner since November 2014. Mr. Alexander is responsible for the commercial aspects of our Marine Transportation segment. Since 2008, Mr. Alexander has served in various capacities within our marine operations.

Grant E. Sims has served as a Director and Chief Executive Officer of our general partner since August 2006 and Chairman of the Board of our general partner since October 2012. Mr. Sims was affiliated with Leviathan Gas Pipeline Partners LP from 1992 to 1999, serving as the Chief Executive Officer and a Director beginning in 1993 until he left to pursue personal interests, including investments. Leviathan (subsequently known as El Paso Energy Partners L.P. and then GulfTerra Energy Partners L.P.) was an NYSE listed master limited partnership. Mr. Sims has an established track record of developing strong companies and has led his companies through a period of substantial growth while increasing geographic and operational diversity. Mr. Sims provides leadership skills, executive management experience, and significant knowledge of our business environment, which he has gained through his experience with other MLPs.

Kenneth M. Jastrow II has served as a Director of our general partner since March 2010 and serves as our lead independent director and the chairperson of the G&C Committee. Mr. Jastrow served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Temple-Inland Inc., a manufacturing company and the former parent of Forestar Group, from 2000 to 2007. Prior to that, Mr. Jastrow served in various roles at Temple-Inland, including President and Chief Operating Officer, Group Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Jastrow served as a director of MGIC Investment Corporation and a director and Director Emeritus of KB Home. Mr. Jastrow formerly served as Non-Executive Chairman of Forestar Group Inc. Mr. Jastrow’s executive experience and service as director of other companies enable him to make valuable contributions to our Board of Directors and make him particularly well suited to be the lead independent director.