Summit Agenda | Northern Colorado Energy Summit

9:15 a.m. Registration Opens

9:50 a.m. Introductions – Jeff Nuttall, Publisher, Bizwest

10:00 a.m. Session I | Regulatory & Safety Updates

Health and safety remain a top priority for energy companies, regulators and the public. What regulatory changes are energy companies likely to face in 2018, and what are some best practices and case studies that can help shape the industry?

Eric Jacobsen, Senior Vice President, Extraction Oil & Gas

Julie Murphy, Executive Director, COGCC

Sue Combs, Partner, Holland and Hart

Moderated by: Tracee Bentley, Executive Director, Colorado Petroleum Council/API

11:00 a.m. Break: Networking/Exhibitors

11:15 a.m. Session II | In The Community

Colorado’s energy sector constitutes a major benefactor to the region’s nonprofits. What is the magnitude of these contributions, what form do they take, and how are the funds used?

Dan Haley, Chief Executive Officer, COGA

Ray Tschillard, Director, Poudre Learning Center

Bob O’Connor, Executive Director, Weld Food Bank

Susan Fakharzadeh, PDC Energy/Boys and Girls Club – Chair

Moderated by: Craig Rasmuson, Vice President, Community Relations, SRC Energy Inc.

12:15 p.m. Break: Networking/Exhibitors

12:30 p.m. Session III | Keynote Speaker

Ed Buchanan, Secretary of State, Wyoming

1:30 p.m. Break: Networking/Exhibitors

1:45 p.m. Session IV | Economic Impact

Energy production provides millions of dollars to state and local governments and generates $31 billion in total economic impact. How does this money filter into the region’s economy, impacting jobs and income for citizens in a variety of occupations?

Kathleen Staks, Executive Director, Colorado Energy Office

Tom Parko, Director of Planning Services, Weld County

Cathy Shull, Executive Director, Pro 15

Moderated by: Kathleen Sgamma, President, Western Energy Alliance

2:45 p.m. Break: Networking/Exhibitors

3:00 p.m. Session V | Midstream/Infrastructure

Colorado’s expanding energy economy requires adequate infrastructure, both in terms of roads and pipelines and companies to provide required services. What is the status the region’s energy infrastructure, and what can midstream providers expect in terms of demand and expansion?

Charles Varnell, Senior Finance Manager Noble Energy

Landon Hawke, Commercial Director, DCP Midstream

Bryan McFarland, General Manager – Rockies Midstream, Anadarko

Moderated by: Lee McMains, Professor, Aims Community College