Paul Eckley is an independent member of the Board of Directors and serves as a member of the Audit Committee and the Governance and Social Responsibility Committee. Mr. Eckley is an “audit committee financial expert,” as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. He previously served as Chair of the Compensation Committee. 

With a career spanning over 45 years, Mr. Eckley brings to the Board of Directors an extensive history of leadership roles and a wealth of experience in investments in public and private companies, including companies in the oil and gas industry. Mr. Eckley also contributes to Coterra his significant experience with capital allocation and corporate financing, operating and strategic planning, and talent management.

Mr. Eckley retired from State Farm^® Corporate Headquarters in 2020 after serving for 22 years as Senior Vice President – Investments. After obtaining his Master of Business Administration, he joined State Farm as an investment analyst and was later promoted to Investment Officer and then Vice President for Common Stocks. 

Mr. Eckley also previously served on the Board of Directors of Cimarex Energy Co. and as a director of the Emerging Markets Growth Fund owned by the Capital Group, including as Chairman of the Board for the fund.