9 a.m.   State of Energy Workforce

9:15 a.m.  Chance Favors the Prepared Mind
The importance of having legal contracting principles, pre-selected outside counsel, a catastrophic incident response plan, a corporate representative and company policies and procedures that are truly bespoke to the company as well as understood, implemented and managed from. Best practices around the current legal landscape provides, the challenges it provides to the energy industry, and its ability to transfer risk contractually and through insurance.
 

 
10:15 am.   The Everchanging Criminal Enterprise
Discussion around cyber and social engineering risk awareness, risk management and incident response.

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11:00 a.m.  Credit Risk Panel
Discuss the importance of knowing your customers, managing your working capital, and mitigating slow payment and non-payment.

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11:45 a.m. Government Affairs Luncheon
 
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1:15 p.m. Better to train them and lose them or not train them and retain them
Best practices related to job training and job competency assessment, thus, the importance of standards development by companies and the EWTC, like the SecureWell Program.

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2:00 p.m. Equipment and Vehicle Risk Panel
Best Practices related to equipment and vehicle inspection and maintenance, training, operating competency assessment, asset tracking and usage monitoring.

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3:00 p.m.  M&A Due Diligence Risk Panel
The devil is the details. Lessons Learned. Innovative solutions

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4:00 p.m.  Safety Awards Reception

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Speakers:


Ann Fox
President & CEO, Nine Energy Service

Ms. Fox has been President, CEO, Secretary, and Director of the Company since July 2015, after previously serving as CFO and VP of Strategic Development from 2013 to 2015. She also held the role of Interim CFO twice between 2015 and 2017. Before joining the Company, she was a Managing Director at SCF Partners, a private equity firm focused on energy services. Earlier in her career, Ms. Fox served in the U.S. Marine Corps, working in Iraq on counterinsurgency tactics, and held investment banking roles at Prudential Securities and Warburg Dillon Read. She holds a B.S. from Georgetown and an MBA from Harvard and serves on several boards, including Devon Energy and the American Petroleum Institute.



Neal Lux
President & CEO, Forum Energy Technologies

Mr. Lux has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since February 2022. Since January 2009, Mr. Lux has held various operations roles of increasing responsibility with the Company and its subsidiaries, including Executive Vice President – Operations; Senior Vice President – Completions; Managing Director – Global Tubing; and President – Global Tubing. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University.



Richard Rodriguez
Founder and CEO, ClearSync Solutions

Richard Rodriguez is the Founder and CEO of ClearSync Solutions, where he empowers organizations to harness the latest advancements in AI, Cloud Solutions, and Cybersecurity. With a sharp focus on innovation, Richard helps clients navigate the complexities of today's tech landscape to drive efficiency and growth. Before launching ClearSync, Richard co-founded Rubicon Oilfield International, where he served as CIO and led the company's technology strategy in transforming the energy sector. His deep expertise in manufacturing and supply chain management was honed during his time as Director of the Downhole Division at National Oilwell Varco, where he revolutionized operations with cutting-edge solutions. Richard’s career is defined by his ability to bridge technology and business, making him a sought-after leader in the tech space and a frequent voice on industry panels.

Marshall Dodson
President, Chief Executive Officer; Key Energy Services

Mr. Dodson was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director on March 23, 2020 after serving as Interim Chief Executive Officer since December 30, 2019. Mr. Dodson joined Key as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer on August 22, 2005 and served in that capacity until being appointed Vice President and Treasurer on June 8, 2009. He was appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on March 25, 2013 and served in that role until March 23, 2020. Prior to joining Key, Mr. Dodson served in various capacities at Dynegy, Inc., an electric generation and trading company. Prior to joining Dynegy Inc. in 2001, Mr. Dodson worked at Arthur Andersen LLP in Houston, Texas, where he started his career in 1993. Mr. Dodson has served as a director for Enduro Resource Partners LLC, a private exploration and production company and AFTI, a private Canadian oilfield technology company. Mr. Dodson received a BBA from the University of Texas at Austin in 1993.

Justin Whitley
General Counsel, Ranger Energy Services

Justin Whitley has over two decades of legal experience in the oil and gas industry. He joined Ranger Energy Services as its General Counsel in 2022.  Prior to joining Ranger, he served as Parker Wellbore’s Deputy General Counsel for Parker Wellbore, where he managed the legal and risk departments and provided a broad range of legal support including negotiating commercial transactions, managing litigation, and advising operations in all global locations. Prior to his time at Parker Wellbore, he was a litigator at reputable law firms in Houston, including Winstead PC, representing a diverse group of clients in energy and other industries.



Ross Guthrie
VP of Business Development, Cashline Solutions

Mr. Guthrie joined CashLine Solutions in March of 2021.    Prior to joining CashLine, he served as V.P. of Order-To-Cash for Key Energy Services from May of 2009 through March of 2021, he served as Director of Credit & Collections, Western Hemisphere for Weatherford International, a publicly traded company and one of the largest multinational oilfield service companies, from February 2008 through May 2009. From December 1999 through February 2008, Mr. Guthrie served as Director of Credit & Collections with BJ Services Company.  From March 1999 through December 1999, Mr. Guthrie served as Manager – Financial Services for National Oil-Well Service.  From September 1997 through March 1999, Mr. Guthrie served as Credit Manager for Nabors Drilling USA, Inc.  From September 1990 through September 1997, Mr. Guthrie served as SR. Account Analyst, Customer Financial Services with Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.  Mr. Guthrie received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Midwestern State University in 1989.



Neil Jones
VP Unit Manager - Trade Credit Risk Solutions, Lockton



Tia Hopkins
Chief Resillience Officer & Field CTO, eSentire
 

As Chief Cyber Resilience Officer & Field CTO, Tia Hopkins is focused on engaging with the cybersecurity community, providing thought leadership, supporting strategic customer and partner engagements, and working closely with the sales, marketing, product, engineering, and customer success teams to drive security outcome-focused initiatives. She has spent the past 20+ years of her career in various IT and IT Security roles and has over a decade of experience in the managed services space. Outside of her role at eSentire, Tia is also an adjunct professor of Cybersecurity at Yeshiva University and is currently pursuing her PhD in Cybersecurity Leadership. Tia holds a B.Sc. in Information Technology, M.Sc. in Information Security and Assurance, a M.Sc. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, as well as a Master of Business Administration. She was recognized by SC Media as a 2019 Reboot Leadership Award recipient in the Outstanding Educator category. In 2020, Tia was awarded The Software Report’s Top 25 Women Leaders in Cybersecurity and the Cyber Defense Magazine’s Top 100 Women in Cybersecurity, and in 2021 was recognized by IFSEC Global as a top global influencer in the Security Executives category. Tia has been most recently recognized as Team Leader of the Year at the SANS Institute.



Jim Mundy
National Security Specialist, Intelisys

Jim Mundy is the National Security Specialist at Intelisys, where he advises trusted partners and their clients on comprehensive cybersecurity solutions. With over 30 years of experience spanning telecommunications, managed services, and cybersecurity, Jim has a proven track record in helping organizations secure their networks in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. Before joining Intelisys, Jim served as Director of Security Operations at Segra, a leading independent fiber network provider. There, he led a team of cybersecurity engineers and analysts in managing Segra’s security operations center (SOC), responsible for the full lifecycle of managed security services for enterprise clients. Throughout his career, Jim has held pivotal roles in sales engineering, product management, and leadership in the telecommunications and managed services sectors. As an entrepreneur, Jim successfully founded and later sold two companies: Tele-Media Security Company, an electronic security solutions provider, which he sold to ADT; and PaxNet, an Internet service provider acquired by NewSouth Communications. His early career began in a family-owned cable television company, where he cultivated his foundation in telecommunications. Jim holds the prestigious Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, is a Registered Practitioner in the CMMC ecosystem (CMMC-RP), and has earned advanced Cisco network and voice certifications. His extensive knowledge in both cybersecurity and telecommunications gives him a unique perspective on securing critical infrastructure, including industries like oil and gas, as well as organizations in the defense industrial base (DIB) supply chain. Jim resides in Richmond, Virginia, and remains passionate about empowering businesses to adopt secure, innovative technology solutions.


 

Tony Garcia
DOT Compliance Manager, ProPetro Services

Tony Garcia is the DOT Compliance Manager for PROPETRO SERVICES, an oilfield services company specializing in fracking, cementing and acidizing.  Tony has been with PROPETRO since September 2014 and has been instrumental in developing a strong compliance team that has contributed to the overall success of the company.  PROPETRO currently has a Satisfactory safety rating which was made possible through the implementation of good safety practices such as thorough applicant screening, employee training, and continuous monitoring.  Tony’s experience in the DOT transportation compliance field began in April 2004 as a Border Compliance Inspector for the Texas Department of Public Safety.  In April 2008, he was promoted to Compliance Review Safety Investigator and served in this position until the end of August 2014.  These roles gave him expertise in commercial motor vehicle enforcement and the application of the federal motor carrier safety regulations and the hazardous materials regulations.  Tony received the Texas DPS Grand Champion Award for 2013 for Best Inspector and competed at the 2013 North American Inspector Challenge (NAIC) in Salt Lake City, UT.  Tony continues to stay on top of changing and evolving regulations and serves as a volunteer associate staff instructor for USDOT Transportation Safety Institute located in Oklahoma City, OK.  In 2022, he received the Permian Road Safety Coalition “Safe and Sound” award, which recognizes an HSE professional who has demonstrated a total commitment to road safety during his career.  Tony’s ultimate goal is to continue to educate himself and others on the importance of working safely, protecting our public, protecting property and protecting our environment.



Jody Mitchell
General Counsel, ProPetro Services, Inc.

Mr. Mitchell brings more than 15 years of legal experience in the oil and gas industry. Prior to joining ProPetro in 2021 as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, he served in a number of senior roles at Concho Resources, including as Director of Marketing and Midstream and Associate General Counsel. He began his career as an Associate at Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP, concentrating on oil, gas and energy litigation and construction litigation. Mr. Mitchell received a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor from the University of Houston.



David De Roode
Partner, Executive Vice President, Lockton

David is an executive with the Lockton Companies as well as a serial entrepreneur, board member, business advisor, investor, philanthropist, patriot, and family man. In David's capacity as a Lockton Partner and Executive Vice President with the Lockton Companies, his global energy and multi-modal transportation practice provides experiential risk identification/awareness, risk mitigation, risk management and risk finance counsel as well as actionable and measurable solutions.to help his clients positively augment outcomes and achieve the execution of their corporate objectives. David has been involved in over a thousand merger, acquisition and divestiture transactions and specializes in working with senior executives, boards of directors and/or the private equity/family office ownership of privately-held and publicly-traded - onshore and offshore - upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas operating and services companies as well as multi-modal transportation services companies. David serves on the Board of Directors of the National Ocean Industries Association as well as the Advisory Board of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council and is a member in good standing with the API, DEPA, EIC, EWTC, HPF, IADC, IPAA, LOGA, OMSA, NMOGA, NOIA, OMSA, PBPA, PRSC, SPE, TIPRO, TXTA and the WEA. David is also host of the Oilfield 360 podcast which is listened to in 120 countries with 250,000 plus subscribers. He is also the founder of the Senior Energy Executive Discussion Series ("SEEDS') and has been an author, contributor, panelist and speaker for the IADC, IPAA, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, Hart Energy, World Oil, NAPE, EWTC, NOIA, Simmons & Company, Piper Sandler, Well Servicing Magazine, Daniel Energy Partners and DA Davidson.

David also serves on the Board of Directors of Small Steps Nurturing Center, LEAD, and SkyHigh for Kids as well as on the Advisory Board at the Insurance and Risk Management Center at the University of Houston - Downtown, for which he was the principal catalyst, founder and Chairman of in 2009. David strongly supports organizations in the communities he largely conducts business and is focused on children's education, healthcare and welfare, our combat veterans and wildlife conservation.




Jim Kulis
Vice President, QHSE, Ranger Energy Services

Jim Kulis serves as Vice President of Quality, Health, Environment and Safety. Mr. Kulis has served as VP of QHSE for Ranger Rig Services Division since 2018. Prior to joining Ranger, he held senior-level QHSE and training management positions at C&J Energy Services and Nabors Completion and Production Services. He has extensive field experience and is a credentialed safety and training professional. Mr. Kulis holds a Master of Arts from San Francisco State University and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and a Certified Safety Professional (CSP).



Gary Childress
Vice President - Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability, Oil States

Gary has 45 years of combined operations and QHS&E experience in the oil & gas industry, serving in domestic and international manufacturing and field service operations during his career. Gary currently serves as Vice President of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability at Oil States International and is based in Houston, Texas. 



Ed Newman
SVP, Lockton Companies

 

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