SM Energy Company announced the retirement of Executive Vice President and General Counsel David Copeland. The retirement of Mr. Copeland from his current position will be effective December 31, 2022 and he will remain with the Company in an advisory role until July 1, 2023. The Company also announces that James Lebeck will take the position of Senior Vice President and General Counsel.

Since 2018, Mr. Lebeck has served as Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Encino Energy. Prior to that, from 2011 until 2018, Mr. Lebeck served in roles of increasing responsibility at SM Energy, ultimately serving as Deputy General Counsel prior to his departure. Mr. Lebeck is expected to start his new role on or before January 30, 2023.