United Energy Trading Announces Retirement of Co-Founder and Executive Vice President Tom Williams

September 3, 2025

United Energy Trading (UET) announces the retirement of Tom Williams, Co-Founder, Board Member, and Executive Vice President, effective September 1, 2025. After decades of visionary leadership and unwavering dedication, Tom will be stepping down from his roles on the Board and executive team.

Tom Williams has been instrumental in shaping United Energy Trading from its earliest days into the dynamic, resilient, and internationally respected energy company it is today. His entrepreneurial spirit, strategic foresight, and commitment to excellence have left an indelible mark on the organization.
“When we started United Energy Trading, we had a simple but powerful idea: to build a company that could adapt, innovate, and lead in a rapidly changing energy landscape. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry. Together, we’ve weathered market shifts, expanded into new territories, and built a culture rooted in integrity and performance.

I want to personally thank the Kopseng and Russell families for their support of UET. Our success and growth would not have been possible without support from Loren and Ryan Kopseng and the late Don Russell. They took significant financial and business risk to support my vision and I’m forever grateful for the opportunity they gave me.

As I step away from my formal roles, I do so with immense pride in what we’ve accomplished and full confidence in the team and its current leadership will carry our mission forward. The employees are the very fabric of the Company and I consider them and UET’s culture my legacy. I look forward to watching UET continue to grow exponentially and thrive in the years ahead.” -Tom Williams

“Tom’s leadership has been foundational to our success. His vision and tenacity helped build United Energy Trading from the ground up, and his influence will be felt for generations to come. On behalf of the Board, we extend our deepest gratitude for his decades of service, his mentorship, and his unwavering belief in what this company could become.” – The Board of Directors, United Energy Trading

The Board of Directors and employees of United Energy Trading extend their heartfelt thanks to Tom for his decades of service, leadership, and friendship. His legacy will continue to inspire the company’s future direction and success.