SGA Operations Conference 2024 | Southern Gas Association (SGA) | 22 July 2024 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown, 315 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219, USA

The conference offers professionals in the natural gas industry the chance to enhance their knowledge, build valuable networks, and stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies. The conference provides a platform for collaboration, idea exchange, and learning new technologies through the exhibit hall.

Attendees can also celebrate industry achievements at the SGA Awards Ceremony, contributing to their personal and organizational growth while gaining inspiration and motivation. Overall, participation in the conference facilitates professional development, benchmarking, and increased visibility within the industry.

A premier gathering for professionals in the natural gas industry, specifically tailored for supervisors to director-level operations professionals. This conference provides a platform for industry leaders to share insights, discuss best practices, and explore the latest advancements in operations, asset management, gas control, and technology.

2024 Speakers

KEYNOTE:

Justin Maierhofer
Regional Executive, External Relations TVA, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

SPEAKERS:

Patrick Blumer
CenterPoint Energy

Sejin Brooks
NOSSAMAN LLP

Lou Brummett
CenterPoint Energy

Jamie Bryan
Enterprise Products Partners L.P.

Cameron Connelly
Williams

Jason Davis
ScottMadden

Bryan Dayton
Enbridge

Dan Dessanti
UDC

Alicia Farag
LocusView Solutions

Wade Farr
EGW

Jim Francis
Entrust Solutions

Elaine Froneberger
Enbridge

Nathan Gagich, P.E.
Director of Gas Projects & Programs - Great Plains, ENTRUST Solutions Group

J.P. Greenwell
Manager, Technical Training – IN/OH Region, CenterPoint Energy

Devon Grodkiewicz
E Source

Kevin Halliburton
Enbridge

Porsche Harris
Enbridge

Tim Harris, P.E.
Entrust Solutions

Jake Hawkes
AVEVA

Thomas Helmer
UDC

Steve Hoffmann
Managing Director, Aircom IIoT Solutions, YZ Systems

Paul Hurysz CSP
Davey Resource Group

Omar Jimenez
Compressor Engineering Corporation (CECO)

Michael Jones
MAJ Consulting, LLC

Shane Jones
CenterPoint Energy

James Joseph (JJ)
Manager of Field Training, Nicor Gas

Al Kadrich
Miller Pipeline

Michael Knight
Dominion Energy Ohio

Jason Lalicker
Southern Star

Jace Larrison, P.E.
Wild Well Control

Kal Laviolette
Boardwalk Pipelines

Brian Lenhart
Louisville Gas and Electric

Clayton Marshall
Boardwalk Pipelines

Jack McCabe
Davey Resource Group

Tom Mumford
ODIN EPC, Inc

Sydney Novoa
APGA

Connie Oslica
Energy Transfer

Andrea Papageorge
Southern Company Gas

Mark Piazza
API

Michael Retterer
Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever

Derek Sang
Bulwark

Randy Seale
Allen, Williford & Seale, Inc.

Greg Smith
Atmos Energy

Balaji Srinivasan
Williams

Trish Thomason
Integrity Solutions Ltd

Rhonda Thompson
Manager, Land, Southern Star

Brian Tooley
CenterPoint Energy

Tuan Tran
General Engineer, PHP-100 – Eastern Region, PHMSA

Natasha Vanover
CenterPoint Energy

James Williams
Black Hills Corporation

Karl Williamson
Boardwalk Pipelines

Brandi Wolfe
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Gary Zupper
JAN X-Ray Services, Inc.

2024 Sponsors

TRIPLE FLAME SPONSOR:
• Miller Pipeline

DIAMOND SPONSORS:
• ECCO
• MRC Global

PLATINUM SPONSORS:
• EnTrust
• Mears
• Picarro
• RCP

GOLD SPONSORS:
• Burns Mcdonnell
• DNV
• Equix

SILVER SPONSORS:
• CPS
• Energy Land & Infrastructure
• Sensus

BRONZE SPONSORS:
• Ceco
• Compressor Engineering corp.
• Irth
• Mjp MJ Painting Contractor Corp.