SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO 8-K

What Happened
Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) filed an 8-K reporting that Maryam S. Brown gave notice on April 6, 2026 that she will resign as CEO and president and as a director, effective April 17, 2026. On April 8, 2026 the board appointed Rodger R. Schwecke as interim president effective April 18, 2026. Mr. Schwecke, age 65, is currently SoCalGas chief operating officer and will retain the COO role while serving as interim president until his previously announced retirement on October 1, 2026.

Key Details

• Maryam S. Brown’s resignation as CEO/president and director effective April 17, 2026.
• Rodger R. Schwecke appointed interim president effective April 18, 2026; will continue as COO.
• Schwecke has more than 44 years with Sempra companies; COO since March 2025; SVP & Chief Infrastructure Officer Nov 2020–Mar 2025.
• Schwecke will receive a $150,000 lump-sum payment payable September 30, 2026, contingent on his continued employment through that date.

Why It Matters
This filing notifies investors of an immediate leadership transition at SoCalGas with an internal, experienced executive stepping in on an interim basis—providing operational continuity through a planned retirement on October 1, 2026. The company has disclosed a limited, contingent one-time cash payment tied to Schwecke’s continued service, which is a modest, short-term compensation item. Investors should view this as a governance and management update; there were no earnings or other financial-result disclosures in the filing.