Ben Hansen has served as Vice President, Asset Reliability, Planning, and Supply Chain Management, of Western Midstream since April 2024.

Mr. Hansen has nearly 20 years of experience in the midstream sector. Prior to joining WES, he served as Senior Vice President of Operations at Crestwood Equity Partners LP, where he oversaw operations for its gathering and processing, storage and transportation, and liquid storage and logistics businesses as well as its operations services department. He also held Project Manager roles at El Paso Corporation and subsequently Kinder Morgan after its acquisition of El Paso.

Mr. Hansen holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and sits on the board of Sky High for Kids, a non-profit organization that supports children undergoing treatment for cancer and other life-threatening conditions.