Richard Hyde

Senior Director, Governmental Relations

Richard Hyde was named senior director, governmental relations, in July 2007. He has over 24 years of experience with auditing and government affairs in the natural gas industry.

Prior to joining AGL Resources, Hyde worked for Duke Energy Corporation, first as the director of government affairs for Florida and the Western Region, then as the director of federal government affairs. During this time, his responsibilities included identifying legislative issues that impacted Duke Energy and its business units, and developing relationships with legislators who represented districts where the company had assets. He performed similar job functions as the manager of state government affairs for PanEnergy Corporation, the position he held before joining Duke Energy. Hyde began his career as a senior internal auditor, first for Houston Lighting and Power, then for Panhandle Eastern Corporation.

Hyde feels an unwavering commitment to his community and has an excellent track record of getting his projects done. A native of Texas, he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration with emphasis in accounting from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville.

Hyde enjoys the outdoors: hunting, fishing and playing golf. He is also active in the Methodist church and has participated in several mission trips with his church youth group.