December 5, 2013, Mentor, Oh., USA - Gas Natural Inc., a natural gas utility company, announced that Thomas J. Smith, vice president and chief financial officer, has announced his plans to retire.<br /><br />Mr. Smith retires after a distinguished career of more than 50 years, including ten years of service with Gas Natural and its predecessor companies. He has served in his current role since November 2007.<br /><br />Mr. Smith has been the Chief Financial Officer for the Company since November 2007 and a director of the Company since 2003. He is a director of John D. Oil and Gas Company, a publicly held oil and gas exploration company in Mentor, Ohio. Mr. Smith served as a director of GLB Bancorp, Inc. from 1994 to October 2003. 