Listed in alphabetical order by last name. Subject to change.
TERRA ARGO, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Tribal Energy Consortium (TEC)
2026 ROSA CONFERENCE CO-CHAIR
Terra Argo is a citizen of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma and serves as Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Tribal Energy Consortium (TEC), where she leads national initiatives focused on energy education, capacity building, and expanding opportunities for Tribal Nations. She also serves as Strategic Partnerships & Energy Relations Advisor for Argo Operations.
Terra brings together Tribal Nations, industry, government, academia, and communities to strengthen relationships, foster meaningful dialogue, and support informed decision-making on complex energy issues. She is a strong advocate for energy education and is passionate about creating opportunities for people with diverse perspectives to come together, build understanding, and collaborate on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of energy.
MAX BEAR, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (TPHO), Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
INVOCATION | Wednesday, September 16
Max currently serves as the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Historic Preservation Officer. I am Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Kiowa and have lived in El Reno most of my life. I have been amongst our people all my life in different aspects socially and traditionally. I am a U.S. Navy veteran and served from 1997 until 2001onboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 for the duration of my enlistment. During my service, I achieved multiple qualifications and awards and in 1999, the USS Roosevelt deployed in response to the Kosovo Campaign.
In 2011, I was the project specialist in the Culture & Heritage Program. Then I became the director in 2014. In 2018 I became the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer and have always implemented the knowledge I have attained throughout my lifetime. With my knowledge about the history of our tribes I was able to fit into the role of the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer. As the THPO, I focus on preservation and protecting the Cheyenne and Arapaho historic footprint and working with federal and state entities when dealing with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes has always been a priority.
TRISHA CURTIS, Founder & CEO of PetroNerds
Keynote Speaker | Wednesday, September 16
Trisha is known for connecting what is happening on the ground in energy with the larger market and geopolitical forces shaping the industry. Her expertise spans U.S. shale, global energy markets, geopolitics, China, and macroeconomics, bringing together the “micro and the macro” to provide practical market intelligence and insight.
That perspective is particularly timely. Across the energy landscape, decisions are increasingly connected to larger questions about markets, infrastructure, investment, technology, economic development, and changing energy demand. Having access to good market intelligence and a better understanding of the forces driving change can provide valuable context as organizations and leaders consider what lies ahead.
Rather than a traditional keynote, Trisha will join us for an interactive virtual fireside conversation exploring what she is seeing in today’s markets, the forces shaping what comes next, and what those changes could mean as we navigate an evolving energy landscape.
Learn more about Trisha: PetroNerds and LinkedIn
MIKE DAVIS, Board Chairman, Tribal Energy Consortium (TEC)
Engagement Lab Facilitator | Thursday, September 17
Conversation Focus: Transmission (molecules & electrons); Infrastructure
Mike Davis is a former CEO of a public company and leader in the sovereign enterprise sector, bringing over 40 years of experience in building, operating, and exiting energy businesses. He previously served as President and CEO of Jicarilla Apache Energy Corporation, also known as BlackHawk Energy Corporation, a Federal Section 17 tribal energy corporation. In this role, he oversaw all oil and gas operations in collaboration with Tribal, Federal, State, local, commercial, and community interests. While serving as CEO of NASDAQ-listed Credo Petroleum Corporation, his company was recognized as a Top Ten Oil and Gas Company by the Denver Business Journal, prior to the premium all-cash sale and merger of the company. Mike has also represented a large-scale
international joint venture group for expansion into U.S. domestic exploration. Mike served as a board director for the Western States & Tribal Nations Natural Gas Initiative, and as a founder of the Tribal Energy Consortium; he currently serves as its Board Chairman. His work emphasizes responsible energy development with strategic partners, sovereign governance, and fostering practical dialogue among Tribal Nations, government, industry,
academia, and emerging leaders.
KRISTIE L. FERGUSON, President, KLF Geological, LLC
LUNCH SPEAKER | Wednesday, September 16 | Oil and Gas: How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Going?
Engagement Lab Facilitator | Thursday, September 17 | Conversation Focus: Oilfield Fact vs. Fiction
Kristie Ferguson was raised outside of Okmulgee, OK and became a Geologist instead of taking over the family’s cattle business. She has 30+ years of technical and applied petroleum geology experience in both conventional and unconventional plays throughout the world. She has a BS in Geology and Geological Oceanography from Oklahoma State and Humboldt State Universities and a MS in Petroleum Geology from the University of Kansas. Her career includes: Exxon (ExxonMobil), Samson Resources and Newfield Exploration. Kristie has held both technical and managerial roles across many teams. In 2013, she founded KLF Geological, LLC, located in Tulsa where she is the President, Texoma Minerals as a managing partner and Mesa Vista Operating/Pipeline as a managing partner. Kristie is an active member of AAPG (Past Chair of the HoD, current Delegate), TGS (Past President), GFT Foundation (Chairman), and the OSU School of Geology Advisory Board (Past Chairman). She is married to Stephen, also oilfield, and has two High School boys. She sleeps occasionally.
ROGER FRAGUA (Pueblo of Jemez), Executive Director, Tribal Energy Consortium, LLC
2026 ROSA CONFERENCE CO-CHAIR
Roger is the Executive Director of Tribal Energy Consortium LLC, which is a non-profit organization designed to drive market development and public policy to advance Tribal Energy. Roger is a supporter Tribal community and economic development in the energy sector. The basis for Roger’s commitment to Indian Country began during his tenure as the Tribal Administrator for the Pueblo of Jemez, where he served as the political and business resource for several years. Roger is perhaps the most well-known figure in Indian Energy, serving as the Deputy Director for the Council of Energy Resource Tribes (CERT) for many years.
ZANE GORDON, Fluid Minerals Branch Supervisor and Petroleum Engineer, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Energy & Mineral Development
Engagement Lab Facilitator | Thursday, September 17
Conversation Focus: Critical Minerals
Zane earned a Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from Colorado School of Mines, and a Computer Science degree from his home town college of Mesa State. During his college years, he was the president of ACM and the Denver Jaycees, and a member of Pi Epsilon Tau (Petroleum Honors Society). He is active in the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). He joined the Division of Energy & Mineral Development (DEMD) in October this year bringing 15 years of experience in petroleum engineering. Zane spends most of his free time with his wife of 15 years, daughter Avery (5), and son Tucker (3). In his spare time, he road cycles, cross fits, and invests.
GREG GUEDEL, Ph.D., J.D., Attorney at Law, Guedel Strategic Law
Engagement Lab Facilitator | Thursday, September 17
Conversation Focus: Regulatory Navigation
Dr. Greg Guedel is a Program Director at the University of Washington and the founder of Guedel Strategic Law, which assists governments, businesses, and Indigenous communities with economic development and strengthening institutions. His research on economic development has been published and cited by leading media sources including The Economist, Bloomberg, Business Week, Newsweek, and National Public Radio. He conceived and drafted the groundbreaking Model Tribal Energy Code, which empowers Native American nations to self-govern their energy resources, and is the author of the book Strategies and Methods for Tribal Economic Development – Creating Sustainable Prosperity in Native American Communities. Prior to his legal career, Greg served as a Combat Engineer Officer in the U.S. Army’s 2nd Armored Division, 4th Infantry Division, and 81st Infantry Brigade.
DREW GUNTERT, NAPE Director, NAPE EXPO, L.P.
Building Stronger Tribal-Industry Relationships Facilitator | Thursday, September 17
Drew Guntert serves as Director of NAPE Expo, L.P., leading event strategy, partnerships, and operations. During more than 12 years with NAPE, Drew has played a key role in expanding the organization’s premier events, including the annual NAPE Summit, while supporting its mission to connect energy professionals through industry-leading networking opportunities. Under Drew’s leadership, NAPE conferences and expos continue to provide valuable forums for professionals to build relationships and conduct business, reinforcing NAPE’s reputation as the marketplace “where deals happen.”
AMANDA HILL, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Kiowa Tribe
CANDID CONVERSATION |
Amanda Hill is the appointed Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Kiowa Tribe.
GARY W. HINES, MBA, PE, CAE, President, Switch Energy Alliance
Engagement Lab Facilitator | Thursday, September 17
Conversation Focus: Workforce Development Pathways
Gary W. Hines is an executive leader with over 25 years of experience spanning energy systems and association management. As President of Switch Energy Alliance, he leads global efforts to close the gap between energy complexity and the decision-grade understanding that leaders, educators, and policymakers need to act responsibly. His career spans pipeline operations, research investment, and workforce development at organizations including the Pipeline Research Council International and the Southern Gas Association. A Certified Association Executive and Professional Engineer, Gary is recognized for his ability to translate energy system realities into structured, nonpartisan dialogue that drives progress over polarization.
MICHELLE L. HOLIDAY, President, Michelle Holiday & Associates
Engagement Lab Facilitator | Thursday, September 17
Conversation Focus: Tribal Utilities and Grid Reliability
Ms. Holiday is an enrolled member of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma. In 2013, she founded Michelle Holiday & Associates, a consulting firm specializing in energy policy, infrastructure, tribal and governmental affairs, and stakeholder engagement. Ms. Holiday provides consulting services for Tribes, companies, industry associations, and non-profits.
Ms. Holiday’s experience includes serving as an energy lobbyist and Manager of Legislative and Native American Affairs at Edison International and Southern California Edison, as well as in government affairs and economic development for her Tribe. She has worked on a variety of projects in energy, renewables, transmission, mining, and utilities, including siting, permitting, regulatory requirements, and engagement with Tribal governments, federal agencies, and state and local stakeholders. Ms. Holiday has served on several national boards and is a subject-matter expert in Tribal energy and Tribal engagement for clean-energy projects. She is a board member of the Route 66 Development Authority of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and Walking Shield Inc. and majority owner of Aquila Cubed Consulting, which provides engineering, design, installation, and maintenance of all outdoor wireless system networks.
MOHAN KELKAR, Ph.D., J.D., Applied Professor Emeritus of Petroleum Engineering, University of Tulsa
Academia as a Resource Panel Member | Wednesday, September 16
Mohan Kelkar is an applied professor emeritus of petroleum engineering in the McDougall School of Petroleum Engineering. He has published over 60 refereed articles and has made over 250 technical presentations at various technical meetings and invited talks. In addition, he has written three books: “Applied Geostatistics for Reservoir Description,” published by Society of Petroleum Engineers which is a best-seller and “Natural Gas Production Engineering,” published by PennWell Publications.
He has participated in many professional service activities including General Chair of SPE IOR meeting in 2006 and has also served on SPE Board of Directors from 2010 through 2013. He was president of India Association of Greater Tulsa from 1996-1998 and currently serves as a president of South Asian Performing Arts Foundation, a non-profit organization presenting various cultural programs of south Asian origin to broader population.
TANNER KROPF, University of Tulsa
From Sovereignty to Energy Power: Noteworthy Considerations from the Persian Gulf for Native Nations
Wednesday, September 16
Tanner Kropf is a J.D. candidate at The University of Tulsa College of Law specializing in Oil and Gas law. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Middle East Studies with an Arabic emphasis from the University of Utah. As an Executive Research Intern with the Tribal Energy Consortium, Tanner’s research focuses on tribal energy sovereignty, international energy partnerships with the Middle East region, and the intersection of energy law, natural resources, and economic development.
JOHN KUBA, Vice President Environmental, Grid United
Industry Perspective Panel Member | Wednesday, September 16
As Vice President of Environmental, John Kuba oversees local, state and federal permitting, and environmental compliance at Grid United, a Houston-based company developing next-generation electric transmission infrastructure. John maintains responsibility for Grid United’s strategic environmental initiatives including comprehensive life cycle environmental compliance, rigorous resource study and creative approaches to apply the mitigation hierarchy. John also leads engagement with Tribal Nations for Grid United’s project portfolio.
John brings nearly two decades of experience supporting energy development through conscientious consideration of the natural, cultural and human environments. He holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science with a minor in biology from Tarleton State University.
KEN MCQUEEN, B.S. Interim Dept. Head of Petroleum Engineering, The University of Tulsa
Government & Regulatory Landscape Panel Member | Wednesday, September 16
Ken McQueen is an energy, environment and natural resource professional in the southwest U.S. with nearly 50 years of experience in government, industry and academia. He has held significant governmental and regulatory roles post-industry, most recently serving as the Oklahoma secretary of Energy and Environment. Prior to his work in Oklahoma, he served as U.S. EPA Region 6 administrator in Dallas, TX, and U.S. EPA National Energy Policy advisor. Before federal service, McQueen was New Mexico’s cabinet secretary for Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources. McQueen currently serves on the Petroleum Engineering Industry Advisory Board and the College of Engineering Advisory Board at The University of Tulsa.
ZACK OVERFIELD, RPA, Cultural Resources Practice Leader, South Central, HDR, Inc.
Engagement Lab Facilitator | Thursday, September 17
Conversation Focus: AI/Data Centers
A Registered Professional Archaeologist with extensive experience in cultural heritage management and environmental consulting, currently serving as Cultural Resources Practice Leader for HDR in the South Central region. Responsible for providing strategic vision, leadership, and compliance oversight for cultural resource initiatives in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Mississippi, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations. Expertise includes supervising and mentoring teams, managing complex cultural resource investigations, and developing project proposals to advance business development. Dedicated to fostering strong client relationships and delivering high-quality service in environmental planning and cultural heritage management.
WES PEBSWORTH, Sr. Legal Counsel and Director of Tribal Government Relations, ONEOK
Industry Perspective Panel Member | Wednesday, September 16
Wes Pebsworth is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and serves as Senior Legal Counsel and Director of Tribal Government Relations for ONEOK, Inc., headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In his role as ONEOK’s first Director of Tribal Government Relations, Wes engages with tribes across the company’s operational footprint. Prior to joining ONEOK, Wes was in private practice in Oklahoma, where he represented clients—including tribes—in state, federal, and tribal courts. He is a graduate of the University of Tulsa College of Law.
MARSHALL PIERITE, Chairman & CEO, Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana
Tribal Leadership Panel Member | Wednesday, September 16
Chairman Pierite currently serves as the President of the Native American Coalition for Economic Prosperity (NACEP),Chairman of the Inter-Tribal Council of Louisiana; Board Member of the Tunica-Biloxi Economic Development Authority, the Family Justice Center of Louisiana, and United Way of Central Louisiana; Committee Member of Southern Partners Fund and Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee, Governor’s Task Force for Missing Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls, and Gulf States American Indian Chamber of Commerce. Recently, Chairman Pierite was selected as the 2022 Tribal Leader of the Year by the Native American Finance Officers Association.
BUFORD POLLETT, J.D., Assoc. Prof. of Energy Law & Commerce and Director-Center for Energy Studies, The University of Tulsa.
2026 ROSA CONFERENCE CO-CHAIR
Buford Boyd Pollett is a licensed attorney in Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and Georgia. He is also a licensed geoscientist in Texas and a proctor in maritime law. Pollett is the Genave King Rogers Assistant Professor of Energy Law and Commerce at The University of Tulsa. He brings more than 20 years of domestic and international legal experience, serving his clients at the senior counsel, manager, and director level. He currently is serving as the Director of the University of Tulsa’s Center for Energy Studies. He is also currently the Managing Attorney for EMC Law, PLLC in Tulsa, OK. Pollett’s energy experience includes work with Eni (the Italian National Oil Company), Wilson Offshore & Marine, McDermott, Technip, Entergy, Amoco, Texaco, Nabors, and a Shell-Exxon joint venture in Germany (BEB Erdgas und Erdöl). He has degrees in geology from the University of Georgia, a Master in International Business Management from Pepperdine University, and a Juris Doctor from Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans.
DWAYNE PURVIS, P.E., Founder & Principal Advisor, Purvis Energy Advisors
Engagement Lab Facilitator | Thursday, September 17
Conversation Focus: Energy Planning
Mr. Purvis has been a reservoir engineer, entrepreneur, and executive in the oil industry for over 30 years, having led or participated in hundreds of engineering studies over dozens of basins in the United States and abroad. Originally trained as a petroleum engineer, Mr. Purvis recently earned a master’s degree in sustainable energy from Johns Hopkins University, and his current consulting work focuses on the decarbonization, decommissioning, and transformation of the oil industry.
HAMEL REINMILLER, CPL, Co-Founder, Executive Vice President, Command Energy, LLC
Building Stronger Tribal-Industry Relationships Facilitator | Thursday, September 17
Hamel is a Co-Founder & current EVP of Command Energy, LLC in Tulsa and his industry experience includes land oversight of over 1.5 Billion in transactions along with relevant Oklahoma Land Management experience with four public companies including EQT, Penn Virginia, Eagle Rock & Vanguard, as well as two private equity ventures including Crow Creek Energy II and Titanium. Hamel B. Reinmiller, CPL is a Certified Professional Landman with over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He holds a BA from the Virginia Military Institute and in addition to his local and state level community service has been a long-term member of Tulsa Association of Petroleum Landmen (TAPL), the Oklahoma City Association of Professional Landmen (OCAPL), the Oklahoma Petroleum Alliance (OPA) and the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) throughout his career. Hamel was selected as TAPL’s Local Landman of the Year in 2013 and AAPL’s National
Landman of the Year in 2019. Hamel was also selected by the National Association (AAPL) as the “Face of the Industry” in 2024. Outside of his career involvements, Hamel has held numerous Board positions in the Tulsa Non-Profit Community including the Executive Board for Scouting America’s Indian Nations Council.
RODRIGO ROJAS, External Affairs Manager, Public Service Company of Oklahoma
Energy Multi-Perspective Panel Member | Wednesday, September 16
Rodrigo Rojas is the External Affairs Manager for Public Service Company of Oklahoma, where he leads community affairs, government affairs, and economic development initiatives across the Tulsa region. Previously, Rodrigo served as Deputy Chief of Staff for the City of Tulsa under Mayor G.T. Bynum and later as Community Development Director, driving neighborhood revitalization, economic development, housing programs, and strategic partnerships. He also directed community relations at Gathering Place, an international award-winning park. Born in Argentina and raised in Tulsa, Rodrigo is passionate about public service and committed to building thriving communities through public engagement and partnerships.
CEM SARICA, Ph.D., Floyd M. Stevenson Distinguished Professor of Petroleum Engineering | TUFFP, TUHWALP and TUPDP Director, The University of Tulsa
University of Tulsa, North Campus Research Facility Guide | Tuesday, September 15
Academia as a Resource Panel Member | Wednesday, September 16
Cem Sarica, Ph.D., is currently the director of three industry-supported consortia at UTulsa: Fluid Flow, Paraffin Deposition and Horizontal Well Artificial Lift Projects. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from Istanbul Technical University and a Ph.D. in petroleum engineering from The University of Tulsa. He has served on various SPE and ASME committees. He was a member of the SPE Journal Editorial Board between 1999 and 2007 and an associate editor of JERT of ASME between 1998 and 2003. He is a member of the Technical Advisory Committee of Multiphase Production Conferences organized by ISAVFT. He is the recipient of the 2010 SPE International Production and Operations Award and was recognized as a Distinguished Member of SPE in 2012. Cem received the SPE John Franklin Carll Award and SPE Cedric K. Ferguson Certificate in 2015. He has been elected ASME Fellow in 2024.
JAMES SLUTZ, Managing Director, National Petroleum Council
Energy Multi-Perspective Panel Member | Wednesday, September 16
US DOE’s Office of Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Announces NPC Report to Unlock America’s Vast Energy Resources
Jim Slutz is the Managing Director for the National Petroleum Council (NPC), an independent federal advisory committee to the United States, reporting to the Secretary of Energy. Previously, Mr. Slutz served as Assistant Secretary of Fossil Energy at the United States Department of Energy (DOE) and before that as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Oil and Natural Gas. Prior to joining DOE, Jim served as the Indiana Oil and Gas Director, regulating the State’s upstream oil and gas industry and natural gas storage wells and before that in technical and leadership positions with the State of Ohio.
Jim recently cochaired the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine study committee on Plugging and Remediating Orphan Oil and Gas Wells and has served on the Board of Earth Sciences and Resources. He is a former Vice-Chair of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission. Jim has served as an advisor to the National Bureau of Asia Research, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. and is a lifetime member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). Jim has published papers in collaboration with the American Enterprise Institute, The East West Center, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and the National Bureau of Asia Research.
Jim holds an MBA degree from The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business, and a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University, School of Natural Resources.
MIKE STAFFORD, P.E., Asst. Professor of Practice of Petroleum Engineering, The University of Tulsa
Engagement Lab Facilitator | Thursday, September 17
Conversation Focus: Orphan Wells
Mike is a Registered Professional Engineer (Oklahoma) and prior to coming to the University of Tulsa practiced Petroleum Engineering for 37 years in wells Ultra-Deep as well as in shallow wells in the MidContinent, Gulf Coast and Rocky Mountain Regions. His experience includes reservoir, drilling, production, mid-stream operations and regulatory affairs. He earned his BS degree in Petroleum Engineering at The University of Tulsa in 1981 and worked in major and independent oil companies from 1981 – 2000 as well as operated Stafford Engineering, PLLC from 2000 – 2015. Mike is currently Assistant Professor of Practice at TU. He is a member of SPE, is currently a Board Member for the MidContinent Section of SPE and is a Steering Committee member of the Section’s bi-annual SPE-IOR Conference, an international conference held here in Tulsa. He is also a member of Society of Petrophysical Well Log Analysts (SPWLA) and serves on the Sustaining Oklahoma’s Energy Resources (SOER) Education Committee.
RONNIE STEPHENS, Project Manager Western US/Solar, Williams Companies
Industry Perspective Panel Member | Wednesday, September 16
Mr. Stephens has over 25 years of experience in engineering, process improvement, and project management/development functions. Experience includes implementing a formal stage gate project management process for a leading North American energy company in addition to having managed cross-functional project execution teams on five continents. His experience as the Global Manager of Engineering and Project Management for General Motors/Delphi, provided him with a unique perspective on how different cultures, values and belief systems can contribute to the success of a team and organization. Member of the Cherokee and Quapaw Tribes of Oklahoma, and chair of the Williams Indigenous Peoples Council.
NICHOLAS STUART, Mgr Director Energy Investment & Corp. Banking, KeyBanc Capital Markets
Engagement Lab Facilitator | Thursday, September 17
Conversation Focus: Financing Energy Projects
Mr. Stuart delivers strategic advice to oil & gas clients and has executed nearly 100 advisory and capital markets transactions for upstream companies. Prior to joining KeyBanc in June of 2012, Mr. Stuart was a Vice President in the Energy Investment Banking Group for Stifel Nicolaus for six years. Mr. Stuart began his career with KPMG LLP’s audit practice in Washington, DC, where he covered a variety of sectors, including natural resources, for four years. Mr. Stuart earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business.
ARVIN TRUJILLO, Owner, ASTrujillo Consulting, LLC
Tribal Leadership Panel | Wednesday, September 16
Mr. Trujillo is currently an independent consultant specializing in the areas of energy and energy development, economic development, governmental affairs and strategic development. His career has included engineering, supervisory, and management positions in energy and utility corporations, leading the Navajo Division of Natural Resources as a cabinet member of two Navajo Nation Presidents, and being CEO of two non-profit organizations. Throughout his career, Mr. Trujillo has worked with both tribal and non-tribal communities and interacted with federal, state, and local government agencies as well as the U.S. Congress to plan, coordinate, and advocate for projects and initiatives important to the goals and priorities of the different organizations he has worked for. Mr. Trujillo received his undergraduate degree in bio-chemistry from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK and completed his academic requirements towards a master’s degree in mineral process from the Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA.
JEREMY WESTPHAL, JD, Sr. Land Manager, Fervo Energy
Industry Perspecive Panel Member | Wednesday, September 16
Jeremy Westphal is Senior Land Manager at Fervo Energy, a geothermal energy company developing next-generation geothermal projects across the western United States. Jeremy has more than 20 years of experience in land, title, legal, and energy development matters, including work as a landman, title attorney, and land management professional.
At Fervo, Jeremy leads and supports land acquisition, leasing, title, negotiations, and land strategy for geothermal exploration and development across private, state, federal, and Tribal lands. His work involves coordinating with landowners, government agencies, legal and regulatory teams, and other stakeholders to advance complex energy projects from early-stage development through execution.
Jeremy holds a Juris Doctor and is a licensed attorney in Texas.
T. LANE WILSON,, Sr. Vice President and General Counsel, Williams Companies
Government & Regulatory Landscape Panel Member | Wednesday, September 16
Mr. Wilson was named Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Williams in April 2017. He manages Williams’ legal, government affairs, outreach, and compliance teams. Previously, Lane was a partner and member of the Board of Directors for Hall, Estill in Tulsa. His practice focused on complex commercial litigation, including both trial and appellate work. The team of litigation attorneys and paralegals Wilson managed represented energy, telecommunications, technology, and construction companies. Prior to attending law school, Wilson worked for Exxon (now Exxon/Mobil). Wilson received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from The University of Tulsa and his Juris Doctor degree with Honors from The University of Tulsa College of Law. Lane has served on many boards and committees including Natural Allies, Inc. and the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA). He is also a member of the American Petroleum Institute Law Committee. Wilson was inducted into The University of Tulsa College of Law Hall of Fame in 2022.
RAY WISEMAN, General Manager, Yakama Power
CANDID CONVERSATION | Tribal Utilities: Sovereignty in Action
Ray has worked for the Yakama Nation for 33 years, with the last 21 working directly as the General Manager of Yakama Power. The Yakama Nation started a venture into the electrical world in 1998 with a vote of the Tribal Membership, at the Tribe’s annual meeting. This vote would soon set in motion a series of events including the formation of the utility “Yakama Power”, the training and graduation of Tribal members in various fields, owning our own substations, construction of our warehouse, and the extension of our distribution lines on the Reservation. Ray has had the privilege to help develop and implement the plan to serve the entire Yakama Reservation. Ray also expanded the Tribe’s fiber optic network to what it is today, over 250 miles of lighted glass. His goal in life was to do something that made a difference, and has been blessed with several projects working for the Yakama Nation.