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๐ Energy Workforce's Executive Address series returns on November 17 in Houston, featuring Energy Workforce Board Chair Ron Gusek, CEO, President & Director of @LibertyFrac.
With more than 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Gusek will share perspectives from his career, including lessons in leadership and the experiences that have shaped his approach to the industry.
Following the address, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with fellow industry professionals during a Topgolf tournament.
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November 17 | 3โ6:30 p.m.
๐ Topgolf | Houston, TX
๐ Register today: memberleap.com/Calendar/moreโฆ
โณ Going to ADIPEC?
Make the most of your time in Dubai by joining Energy Workforce for the Sixth Annual Middle East Chapter Golf Tournament, sponsored by @ForumEnergyTech, on November 6 at Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai, Emirates Hills.
Sponsored by Forum Energy Technologies, this four-person team tournament brings together energy industry professionals for a day of networking and friendly competition, followed by a catered dinner and awards ceremony recognizing individual and team winners.
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November 6 | 10:30 a.m. โ 9 p.m. (Dubai local time)
๐Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai | Emirates Hills
Thank you to our event sponsors! Forum Energy Technologies, @NOVGlobal, @gdeproducts, UTEX
๐ Register your team: memberleap.com/Calendar/moreโฆ
Energy Workforce President Tim Tarpley recently joined industry and education leaders at the 22nd Americas LNG Summit & Exhibition (@AmericasGas) in Lake Charles, Louisiana, for a discussion on building the workforce needed to support LNG growth.
The summit brought together leaders across the LNG and gas industry to address supply security, infrastructure investment, and the challenges of expanding capacity.
As part of the panel, โThe LNG Labor Force: Strategies for Success in the Race for Talent,โ Tarpley addressed how energy security, long-term demand and technical training shape the outlook for the industry and its workers.
Joining Tarpley on the panel were:
๐นRishona D. Harris, @CenturiHoldings
๐น Mike Reese, @McNeese
๐น Cornell Johnson, Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD)
Tarpley also highlighted the role of technical training, including Energy Workforceโs offerings, in preparing people for those opportunities. Paired with experience in field operations, that training helps employees build the knowledge and judgment needed to work safely and effectively as equipment and technology change.
๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐ ๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ. ๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ก๐๐ฏ๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ฌ.
Today's Leadership Forum, hosted by @NOVGlobal, featured EWTC Advisory Board Member Lindsy Sallee, Sr. Vice President- Rig Technologies, Sales & Product Line Mgmt, NOV, for a discussion on how effective leadership is shaped by the decisions we make and the impact we leave on others.
Drawing from her career experiences, Lindsy shared perspectives on navigating difficult decisions, advocating for your team and empowering individuals to succeed.
She emphasized that leadership requires giving others the opportunity to grow and recognizing how everyday interactions can have a lasting impact.
๐ฌโAs a leader, your words have a lasting impact on others. Be intentional with what you say and how you communicate,โ said Sallee.
The forum wrapped up with a Q&A session, giving attendees the opportunity to hear more about the experiences and lessons that have shaped Lindsy's leadership approach.
Thank you to Lindsy Sallee and Emerging Executives Committee Chair Nate King, NOV. Special thanks to NOV for hosting!
Develop strong leaders within your organization.
Join Energy Workforce on November 11โ12 in Denver, Colorado, for the Core Leadership Skills for New and Upcoming Managers program.
This two-day, interactive program is designed for professionals who are new to management or preparing to take on leadership roles. Participants will explore essential leadership skills, including communication, team management, and adaptability.
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November 11โ12 | 8:30 a.m. โ 4:30 p.m.
๐ @LibertyFrac | Denver, CO
Thank you to Liberty Energy for hosting and @Heidrick & Struggles for facilitating the program!
๐ Register today: memberleap.com/Calendar/moreโฆ
This week, Energy Workforce, in partnership with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (@USTDA), hosted the Angola & Mozambique Trade Mission Reception in Houston.
The evening brought together government leaders and industry representatives to build relationships and explore potential partnerships as both countries work to increase oil and gas production, expand natural gas and LNG development, and strengthen midstream and related energy infrastructure.
Energy Workforce President Tim Tarpley opened the reception by emphasizing the importance of international collaboration in advancing energy development and strengthening commercial partnerships. Tarpley highlighted the value of direct engagement with decision-makers in Angola and Mozambique to better understand their energy priorities and identify opportunities for American technologies, equipment and expertise.
The reception also featured remarks from:
๐ H.E. Jose Alexandre Barroso, Secretary of State for Petroleum and Gas, Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas (MIREMPET), Republic of Angola
๐ Jose Raul Muhai, National Deputy Director of Hydrocarbons and Fuels, Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME), Republic of Mozambique
๐ Laura Whitman, Country Manager for Africa and the Middle East, USTDA
Discussions highlighted the role of American technologies, expertise and services in supporting shared energy goals, creating commercial opportunities and strengthening long-term partnerships between the U.S., Angola and Mozambique.
Thank you to USTDA for partnering with Energy Workforce to host this reception, our Platinum Sponsor SLB, Strategic Partners @Chevron and SLB, and all participating companies and delegates for contributing to a productive evening of international engagement.
๐ฏ Build connections on the course.
Join Energy Workforce's Oklahoma Chapter for the annual Oklahoma Chapter Clay Shoot, sponsored by Flowco, on October 30 at Cedar Gate in Kingfisher, Oklahoma.
This four-person team event offers a great opportunity to connect with customers, industry peers, and business partners while enjoying a day of friendly competition.
Thank you to our event sponsors and strategic partners! Flowco, Expand Energy, @DevonEnergy, @LibertyFrac, @Chevron and SLB
๐ Register your team: memberleap.com/Calendar/moreโฆ
๐ณ๏ธ The 2026 midterms are approaching. What could the results mean for the energy services sector?
Energy Workforce will be hosting a 2026 Election Outlook webinar ahead of the midterms this month, joined by guest speaker Andy Koenig, Founding Partner, Kwinn Consulting, LLC.
The webinar will provide a briefing on the potential impacts and implications of the 2026 midterm elections for the energy services sector.
The discussion will examine the federal and state political landscape and what the election could mean for key industry priorities, including:
โข Balance of power in Congress and state governments
โข Energy and regulatory policy
โข Legislative and permitting priorities
โข Industry engagement and advocacy
โข Energy security, trade and geopolitical implications
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October 29
โฐ 10:30 a.m. โ 11:30 a.m.
๐ Join the conversation: memberleap.com/Calendar/moreโฆ
In his recent article, Energy Workforce President Tim Tarpley discusses the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, highlighting the potential shifts in congressional control and what the outcomes could mean for energy policy in the year ahead.
โThe 2026 election is quickly approaching and the question on many of our minds is what is the likely outcome and what does it mean for energy policy in the coming year? A month out, we have a few key indicators about which way things may go,โ said Tarpley.
๐ฐ Read the full article: energyworkforce.org/2026-eleโฆ
๐ป Want to stay ahead of the curve? Register for the 2026 Election Outlook webinar on October 29: memberleap.com/Calendar/moreโฆ
From programs to performance, make 2027 your teamโs strongest year yet.
Join Energy Workforce on October 30 for the Leveraging Workforce Development Programs for 2027 webinar to discuss how to leverage the 2027 slate of leadership development programs.
Alongside Energy Workforce President Molly Determan and People & Culture Committee Vice Chair Kelly Munson, Chief Administrative & Information Officer, @DNOWInc, program content providers from @franklincovey, @Heidrick, @OpportuneLLP, VectisOS and @Accenture will be available to discuss the programs and answer questions.
๐ป Register for the webinar: memberleap.com/Calendar/moreโฆ
Havenโt put in a team for the Permian Basin Clay Shoot? ๐ฏ
Thereโs still time to register for the Permian Basin Clay Shoot on October 27 in Midland, TX. Spend the day building industry connects in one of the most active regions, bringing together customers, partners and peers for a day of networking, competition and meaningful connection.
Included in the clay shoot:
๐ฝ๏ธ Lunch
๐ Giveaways
๐Top-Scoring Team Awards
Thank you to our event sponsors and strategic partners! L&W Diesel Services, @MilestoneEnv, @NOVGlobal, @afexsystems, Allison Transmission, WTW Willis, @Chevron, & SLB
๐ Register your team: memberleap.com/Calendar/moreโฆ
Today, the Frontline Leadership Program cohort wrapped up their two-day training at @Diamondback_EP in Midland, TX.
Throughout the day, participants focused on the importance of leading with purpose, understanding personal values, and recognizing how leadership behaviors influence team culture and performance.
๐ Congratulations to all participants! Manuel Porras, Zac Davidson, BHE Compression; Ryan Ray, Christopher Cohen, Austin Strong, Collin Teale, Ishmel Mesta, Mark Ramos, Kevin Kunkel, Kevin Smart, Amanda Cooke, Ashley Bosley, Diamondback Energy; Cole Franz, Dustin Boston, Grant Schlidt, Javier Montoya, Juan Rios, Matthew Borthwick, Sergio Quintanilla, Jr., Scott Brandenburg, Tomas Bejaran, Zachary Kuehn, Codey Sparks, Terry Lewis, Kodiak Gas Services; John Smith, Hayes Strickland, Grant Davis, SLB; Lawson Dunagan, Chandler Marcotte, Brandon Baker, Chris Deleon, Tomas Garcia, Houston Woods, Chris Blake, Robert Lopez, Madison Huesers, Kenneth Harrigan, Chris Phillips, @SolarisOilfield
๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐บ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บโ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ณ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ผ๐ณ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐.
As an Energy Workforce member, your organization has access to a wide range of programs designed to strengthen leadership capabilities, develop essential skills, and provide specialized training focused on emerging industry trends.
With brand-new offerings being introduced in 2027, now is the time to explore our full lineup and start planning your teamโs professional development for the year ahead.
๐ป Want to learn more? Join Energy Workforce on October 30 for the ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ณ webinar for a closer look at the full lineup of programs: memberleap.com/Calendar/moreโฆ
๐ Explore the full 2027 Programs Brochure: energyworkforce.org/wp-conteโฆ
This weekโs Frontline Leadership Program in Midland, TX, hosted at @Diamondback_EP, has officially kicked off with a sold-out class representing BHE Compression, Diamondback Energy, @KodiakGasSrvs, SLB, and @SolarisOilfield.
Attendees kicked off the two-day program focusing on the foundational skills of effective leadership, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, communication, and how to build a positive, collaborative team environment.
Thank you to Diamondback Energy for hosting the course and to @Heidrick and Pioneer Leadership Advisors for facilitating! Stay tuned for Day 2 tomorrow.
Still have development goals to hit before the year closes?
Whether you're an employee with personal growth on your goals list or a company committed to developing your people, the Core Leadership Skills for New and Upcoming Managers program is a practical way to check that box and make it count.
In just two days, new and emerging managers gain the tools to lead confidently, communicate effectively, and build trust with their teams. Instead of a generic training, this is an interactive, hands-on experience designed for the real challenges of early-stage leadership.
โก๏ธ November 11-12 | Denver, CO | ๐: memberleap.com/Calendar/moreโฆ
โก๏ธ December 8-9 | Houston, TX | ๐: memberleap.com/Calendar/moreโฆ
Join Energy Workforce for the Sixth Annual Middle East Chapter Golf Tournament, sponsored by @ForumEnergyTech, on November 6 in Dubai.
Bring your colleagues, host your customers and connect with industry peers for a day of friendly competition, followed by dinner, drinks and awards.
The tournament features a four-person modified scramble, with entry including welcome gifts, on-course spending vouchers, a catered dinner with drinks, and individual and team prizes.
๐ Register a team: memberleap.com/Calendar/moreโฆ
Thank you to our title sponsor, Forum Energy Technologies, and to our event sponsors @gdeproducts and UTEX.
