James Perry Biography and Net Worth

Director of Energy Transfer

Mr. Perry was appointed to the Board of Directors of our general partner in January 2020. Prior to this, he served as the U.S. Secretary of Energy from March 2017 to December 2019, overseeing critical initiatives in energy innovation, national security, and energy policy. Mr. Perry’s distinguished public service career began in 1985 as a member of the Texas House of Representatives. From 1991 to 1998, he served as Texas Agriculture Commissioner, where he led initiatives that strengthened the state's agricultural economy. In 1998, he was elected Lieutenant Governor of Texas, a role he held until 2000, where he presided over the Texas Senate and played a key role in shaping the state's budget and legislative priorities. In 2000, Mr. Perry ascended to Governor and became the longest-serving Governor in Texas history, holding office until January 2015. As Governor, he led the state through periods of significant economic growth, championed energy independence, and advanced reforms in areas such as healthcare, education, and transportation. Mr. Perry’s deep expertise in executive leadership, fiscal management, and strategic oversight continues to be a valuable asset to our organization.

What is James Richard Perry's net worth?: The estimated net worth of James Richard Perry is at least $434.86 thousand as of November 6th, 2023. Mr. Perry owns 25,892 shares of Energy Transfer stock worth more than $434,856 as of December 4th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Perry may own. Learn More about James Richard Perry's net worth.
How do I contact James Richard Perry?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Perry and other Energy Transfer executives is 8111 Westchester Drive Suite 600, DALLAS TX, 75225. Energy Transfer can also be reached via phone at (214) 981-0700 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on James Richard Perry's contact information.
Has James Richard Perry been buying or selling shares of Energy Transfer?: James Richard Perry has not been actively trading shares of Energy Transfer during the past quarter. Most recently, James Richard Perry sold 1,369 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, June 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $18.48, for a transaction totalling $25,299.12. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 24,523 shares of the company's stock, valued at $453,185.04. Learn More on James Richard Perry's trading history.
Who are Energy Transfer's active insiders?: Energy Transfer's insider roster includes Richard Brannon (Director), Michael Grimm (Director), Thomas Long (CEO), Thomas Mason (EVP), Marshall McCrea, III (CEO), Gregory Mcilwain (EVP), James Perry (Director), Matthew Ramsey (COO), Kelcy Warren (Chairman), Ray Washburne (Director), and Bradford Whitehurst (CFO). Learn More on Energy Transfer's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Energy Transfer?: During the last year, Energy Transfer insiders bought shares 3 times. They purchased a total of 3,000,000 shares worth more than $51,631,000.00. During the last year, insiders at the pipeline company sold shares 1 times. They sold a total of 1,369 shares worth more than $25,299.12. The most recent insider tranaction occured on November, 19th when Director Kelcy L Warren bought 1,000,000 shares worth more than $16,950,000.00. Insiders at Energy Transfer own 3.3% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Energy Transfer.
Information on this page was last updated on 11/19/2025.

James Richard Perry Insider Trading History at Energy Transfer

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
6/13/2025	Sell	1,369	$18.48	$25,299.12	24,523
11/6/2023	Buy	25,892	$13.52	$350,059.84	25,892
3/27/2020	Buy	120,000	$4.51	$541,200.00	109,996

James Richard Perry Buying and Selling Activity at Energy Transfer

Energy Transfer Company Overview

Energy Transfer LP provides energy-related services. The company owns and operates natural gas transportation pipeline, and natural gas storage facilities in Texas and Oklahoma; and approximately 20,090 miles of interstate natural gas pipeline. It also sells natural gas to electric utilities, independent power plants, local distribution and other marketing companies, and industrial end-users. In addition, the company owns and operates natural gas gathering pipelines, processing plant, and treating and conditioning facilities in Texas, New Mexico, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming, and Louisiana; natural gas gathering, oil pipeline, and oil stabilization facilities in South Texas; and transports and supplies water to natural gas producer in Pennsylvania. Further, it owns 5,700 miles of natural gas liquid (NGL) pipeline; NGL fractionation facilities; NGL storage facilities; and other NGL storage assets and terminal. Additionally, the company provides crude oil transportation, terminalling, acquisition, and marketing activities; owns and operates approximately 14,500 miles of crude oil trunk and gathering pipelines in the Southwest, Midcontinent, and Midwest United States; and sells and distributes gasoline, middle distillate, and motor fuels and other petroleum products. It also offers natural gas compression services; carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide removal services; and manages coal and natural resources properties, as well as sells standing timber, leases coal-related infrastructure facilities, collects oil and gas royalty, and generate electrical power. The company was formerly known as Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. and changed its name to Energy Transfer LP in October 2018. Energy Transfer LP was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

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Volume

11,269,229 shs

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15,547,915 shs

Market Capitalization

$57.61 billion

P/E Ratio

13.42

Dividend Yield

7.96%

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0.65