February 18, 2010 (FinancialWire) — Loews Corp.’s (NYSE: L) HighMount Exploration & Production unit has named Jason A. Garner as the company’s chief operating officer. He is currently HighMount’s vice president, Western Division.

Prior to becoming HighMount’s Western Division vice president, Garner worked in various engineering, planning, and management positions for Dominion E&P in Richmond, Houston, and Oklahoma City.

Garner will assume the responsibilities of current COO, James D. Abercrombie. Abercrombie will remain with the company through the end of March to ensure a smooth transition.

HighMount E&P is an energy company engaged in the exploration, development and production of long-life natural gas reserves in the United States.

The firm’s portfolio of unconventional natural gas resources is located in the Permian Basin, Texas; Michigan Basin, Michigan; and Black Warrior Basin, Alabama.

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