Darren Wallis Joins ONEOK as Senior Vice President, Communications and Community Relations

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ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) announced the appointment of J. Darren Wallis as senior vice president of communications and community relations, effective August 10, 2022. Wallis brings over 27 years of communications experience, previously serving as vice president of communications at Bayer's North American Crop Science division. His expertise will enhance ONEOK's strategic business and reputation initiatives, aligning with the company's mission and core values. Wallis holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Missouri and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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• Darren Wallis brings 27 years of communications expertise to ONEOK.
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TULSA, Okla., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J. Darren Wallis has joined ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) as senior vice president, communications and community relations reporting to Pierce H.  Norton II, president and chief executive officer of ONEOK.

Before joining ONEOK, Wallis was vice president of communications for the North American region of Crop Science, a division of Bayer, the largest division and region within the company. In this role, he led all internal and external corporate communications activities including corporate reputation, media relations, employee communications, digital communications and issues management for the region. 

With more than 27 years of communications expertise, Wallis has specialized in creating strategic communications campaigns in various organizations and industries, including serving clients at two large international public relations firms.

"We're excited to have Darren on the ONEOK team," said Norton. "His experience and expertise in communications will be key in developing and driving our strategic business and reputation initiatives that align with ONEOK's Mission, Vision and Core Values."

Wallis is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Missouri in Columbia and is a native of southeast Missouri.

ONEOK, Inc. (pronounced ONE-OAK) (NYSE: OKE) is a leading midstream service provider and owner of one of the nation's premier natural gas liquids (NGL) systems, connecting NGL supply in the Rocky Mountain, Mid-Continent and Permian regions with key market centers and an extensive network of natural gas gathering, processing, storage and transportation assets.

ONEOK is a FORTUNE 500 company and is included in the S&P 500.

For the latest news about ONEOK, find us at www.oneok.com or on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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FAQ

Who is the new senior vice president of communications at ONEOK?

J. Darren Wallis has been appointed as the senior vice president of communications and community relations at ONEOK.

What is Darren Wallis's previous experience before joining ONEOK?

Before joining ONEOK, Wallis served as vice president of communications for Crop Science at Bayer.

When did Darren Wallis join ONEOK?

Darren Wallis joined ONEOK on August 10, 2022.

What is the role of Darren Wallis at ONEOK?

Wallis's role involves overseeing communications and community relations at ONEOK.

What is ONEOK's stock symbol?

ONEOK's stock symbol is OKE.