Conrad Gruber was named Vice President, Strategic Planning, in July 2004. He had been named President in June 2001 of the Louisiana Division's predecessor, Atmos Energy Louisiana, which combined the former operations of Trans Louisiana Gas Company and Louisiana Gas Service Company. Previously, Gruber served as President of the former Western Kentucky Gas Division from 1999 to 2001. He began his career with Atmos Energy in February 1991 as Engineering and Measurement Coordinator in the Dallas headquarters.

From 1994 to 1999, he served as Vice President, Technical Services, of the Greeley Gas Division in Denver, Colorado.

Gruber holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.