# Doug Yaeger

> Douglas H. “Doug” Yaeger is a retired natural gas utility executive based in St. Louis. He led The Laclede Group, now Spire, from 1999 to February 2012 and later served on the ONE Gas board from 2014 to May 2024. His career spans interstate pipelines, utility operations and civic leadership.

- **Role:** Retired Chairman, President and CEO of The Laclede Group (now Spire)
- **Organizations:** The Laclede Group (now Spire), Laclede Gas Company, Mississippi River Transmission Corporation, Arkla Energy Marketing Company, ONE Gas, United Way of Greater St. Louis, American Gas Association, Missouri Energy Development Association, Southern Gas Association, Civic Progress
- **Education:** B.S., business/marketing, Miami University, Master of Business Administration, Saint Louis University, Advanced Management Program (executive education), Harvard Business School
- **Known for:** Led Laclede during its development into a holding company with regulated and nonregulated natural gas businesses., Company reported six consecutive years of record earnings before his 2012 retirement., Served ten years on the ONE Gas board.

## Career timeline

- **1971** — Began Mississippi River Transmission career; earned Miami University bachelor’s degree.
- **1976** — Earned MBA at Saint Louis University.
- **1988-1990** — Executive vice president, Mississippi River Transmission Corporation.
- **1990** — Executive vice president, Arkla Energy Marketing Company; joined Laclede as vice president of planning.
- **1992** — Became senior vice president responsible for operations, gas supply and technical services; completed Harvard Advanced Management Program.
- **1995** — Became executive vice president, operations and marketing.
- **1997** — Became president and chief operating officer and joined Laclede’s board.
- **1999** — Became chairman and chief executive officer in January.
- **2009** — Named United Way of Greater St. Louis board chair.
- **2012** — Retired from Laclede executive and board roles effective February 1.
- **2014** — Joined the ONE Gas board.
- **2024** — Retired from ONE Gas board effective May 23 under its director retirement policy.

## Achievements

- Led Laclede during its development into a holding company with regulated and nonregulated natural gas businesses.
- Company reported six consecutive years of record earnings before his 2012 retirement.
- Served ten years on the ONE Gas board.

## Latest updates

- **2024-05** — Retired from the ONE Gas board on May 23 under the company’s director retirement policy.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-yaeger-b86a5113

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