SM Energy Company (SM) Executive Team
SM Energy executive team at a glance
SM Energy lists 10 executives, led by Elizabeth Anne McDonald, President, CEO & Director (age 46). A. Wade Pursell is the company's Executive VP & CFO (age 60).
In fiscal year 2025 the highest-paid executive was Elizabeth Anne McDonald, President, CEO & Director, with total pay of $2.18 million. The 3 executives with reported pay received $4.17 million in all.
The average age of the executives with a known age is 47; the youngest is 38 and the oldest 62.
Titles, ages and pay from company filings; pay for fiscal year 2025.
SM Energy Company
Executive Team
Ms. Elizabeth Anne McDonald
President, CEO & Director
Mr. A. Wade Pursell
Executive VP & CFO
Mr. James B. Lebeck
Executive VP, Chief Corporate Development Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Mr. Blake D. Mckenna
Executive VP & COO
Mr. Alan D. Bennett
VP, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
Ms. Megan P. Hays
Vice President of Investor Relations
Ms. Julie T. Gray
Vice President of Marketing
Mr. Jason S. Sands
Vice President of Human Resources
Mr. Patrick Allen Lytle
Senior Vice President of Finance
Mr. Richard A. Jenkins
Senior Vice President of Utah Business Unit
SM Energy executive pay, fiscal year 2025
| Executive | Title | Age | Total pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Anne McDonald | President, CEO & Director | 46 | $2.18 million |
| A. Wade Pursell | Executive VP & CFO | 60 | $1.14 million |
| James B. Lebeck | Executive VP, Chief Corporate Development Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | 44 | $854,865 |
Total pay as reported for the fiscal year; it can include salary, bonus and stock awards.
Questions and answers
Who is the CEO of SM Energy?
Elizabeth Anne McDonald (President, CEO & Director), age 46; total pay in fiscal year 2025 was $2.18 million.
Who is SM Energy's chief financial officer?
A. Wade Pursell (Executive VP & CFO), age 60.
Who is the highest-paid executive at SM Energy?
Elizabeth Anne McDonald, President, CEO & Director, with total pay of $2.18 million in fiscal year 2025.
Who are SM Energy's top executives?
Elizabeth Anne McDonald (President, CEO & Director), A. Wade Pursell (Executive VP & CFO), James B. Lebeck (Executive VP, Chief Corporate Development Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary), Blake D. Mckenna (Executive VP & COO) and Alan D. Bennett (VP, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer), and 5 more.
