W. Brian Matsuyama

W.
BRIAN MATSUYAMA Director since 1988 Vice Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Cascade Natural Gas Corporation Mr. Matsuyama, 58, was elected Vice Chairman on September 29, 2004.
At the same time, Mr. Matsuyama announced that he intended to retire as President and CEO as soon as a successor is named for these positions.
The Board has established an ad hoc committee to initiate the search for a new President and CEO, and has retained the services of an outside search firm to assist in the process.
Mr. Matsuyama was elected President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2003.
He was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from February 1, 1995 to January 1, 2003 and was also appointed President on October 1, 1998, an office he previously held from 1988 to 1995.
From 1987 to 1988, he was Vice President and General Counsel of the Company.
Prior to 1987, he was a member of the law firm of Jones Grey & Bayley, P.S., Seattle, Washington, with his principal client representation being on behalf of the Company.
Mr. Matsuyama currently serves on the boards of the Western Energy Institute and the Northwest Gas Association.