John Porter
In the fall of 2025, our featured speaker was John Porter, a sixth-generation Oklahoman who serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Williams. John Porter has decades of experience in accounting, investor relations, and financial strategy. He has played a pivotal role in guiding Williams to become a premier U.S. natural gas infrastructure company, focusing on sustainable growth, operational excellence, and strategic foresight.

“If you are not a little bit afraid every day, you're probably not being pushed, you're probably not being stretched very hard, so becoming comfortable with being a little bit afraid is a good thing.”
- John Porter