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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. Grant E. 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 MLP. Mr. Grant E. 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.

Ryan S. Sims has served as President and Chief Commercial Officer of our general partner since April 2023. He is responsible for the execution of Genesis' long-term strategy and the ultimate leadership of our commercial, operational, corporate development, planning, investor relations and financial activities. Mr. Ryan S. Sims joined Genesis in 2011 and most recently served as Senior Vice President, Finance and Corporate Development of our general partner from March 2019 to April 2023, where he was responsible for the corporate development, planning and investor relations functions. Prior to joining Genesis, Mr. Ryan S. Sims spent six years in the investment banking industry.

Kristen O. Jesulaitis has served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Legal Officer of our general partner since April 2023. Ms. Jesulaitis leads Genesis' accounting, finance and legal organizations, including financial reporting, capital markets execution, treasury and cash management. She also oversees all legal matters of Genesis, including those related to acquisitions and commercial transactions, compliance and regulatory affairs, corporate governance, finance, securities and sustainability. Previously, Ms. Jesulaitis served as Chief Legal Officer and Senior Vice President of our general partner from July 2011 until April 2023. Prior to joining Genesis, she was a partner at the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, principally engaged in the areas of corporate and securities law, with primary focus in the midstream energy sector.

Richard R. 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.

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 chairman 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.

Jack T. Taylor has served as a director of our general partner since July 2013 and serves as the chairman of the audit committee. Mr. Taylor is currently a director of Sempra Energy and Murphy USA Inc. Additionally, Mr. Taylor currently serves on the audit committee of Sempra Energy and Murphy USA Inc. Mr. Taylor was a partner of KPMG LLP for 29 years, where from 2005 to 2010 he served as KPMG's Chief Operating Officer-Americas and Executive Vice Chair of U.S. Operations and from 2001 to 2005 he served as the Vice Chairman of U.S. Audit and Risk Advisory Services.

Sharilyn S. Gasaway has served as a director of our general partner since March 2010. Ms. Gasaway is a private investor and was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Alltel Corporation, a wireless communications company, from 2006 to 2009, and served as Controller of Alltel Corporation from 2002 through 2006. In her role as CFO, Ms. Gasaway was responsible for the company's finance, financial reporting, and risk management roles, and gained extensive experience in corporate performance and strategic planning. She brings this vast knowledge to the partnership. Ms. Gasaway is a director of one other public company, JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

Conrad P. Albert has served as a director of our general partner since July 2013. Mr. Albert is a private investor and was formerly a director of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation from 1986 to 2006. Mr. Albert also served as a director of DeepTech International, Inc. from 1992 to 1998. From 1969 to 1991, Mr. Albert served in various positions with Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, ultimately serving as Executive Vice President in charge of worldwide energy lending and corporate finance.

James E. Davison, Jr. has served as a director of our general partner since July 2007. Mr. Davison is also a director of another public company, Origin Bancorp, Inc., and serves on its finance, risk and insurance committees. Mr. Davison is the son of James E. Davison.

Louie V. Nicol has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of our general partner since April 2023. He is responsible for Genesis' accounting and financial reporting organizations. Mr. Nicol joined Genesis in June 2014 in the finance and accounting department and has held oversight roles with increasing levels of responsibility. Prior to Genesis, Mr. Nicol worked in the audit practice at KPMG LLP for approximately six years.

Jeffrey J. Rasmussen has served as Vice President of our general partner since April 2023 and is responsible for the commercial aspects of our sulfur services business. Mr. Rasmussen joined Genesis in 2017 as a result of our acquisition of the Alkali Business. Prior to joining Genesis, he spent 15 years with FMC Corporation.