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2026 Basin Energy Summit Presenters

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Tim Davis,
Commissioner,
Utah Department of Environmental Quality

Bio Coming Soon

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Dana Dean,
Acting Director, Utah Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining

Dana Dean is the acting director of the Division of Oil, Gas and Mining and serves as deputy director over the mining programs. She has over 30 years of professional experience in mine design and operations, environmental regulation and natural resource management. Dean began her career working in coal, gold, trona and limestone mines throughout the United States, Mexico and Venezuela before joining the division. She has served as deputy director since 2008, overseeing the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program and the Minerals and Coal regulatory programs. Throughout her career, she has focused on improving processes, investing in employees, advancing technology and maintaining a reasonable balance in regulation. Dean earned a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering from the University of Utah, where she received the Watchman Award from the Old Timers Club. In 2021, she became the first woman to receive the program’s John E. Willson Distinguished Alumni Award. She is a licensed professional engineer, a member of Chi Epsilon and fluent in Spanish.

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Jake Garfield
Deputy Director,Utah Office of Energy Development 

Jake Garfield is the Deputy Director of the Utah Office of Energy Development, the agency charged with ensuring Utahns have affordable and reliable electricity, heating fuel, and transportation fuel. Jake has over 12 years of experience working in state and county government to promote the responsible development of Utah's natural resources and drive economic growth in rural Utah. He previously worked as an Assistant Attorney General for the Natural Resources Division of the Utah Attorney General’s Office and as Deputy Director for the Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of Utah and a law degree from Brigham Young University. In his free time, he enjoys exploring the West with his wife and four kids.

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Jefferson Moss
Commissioner, Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development

Jefferson Moss was appointed by Governor Spencer Cox in May 2025 to serve as commissioner of Utah’s Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity. Moss was previously the Associate Commissioner of Innovation, Commercialization and Economic Development at the Utah System of Higher Education and Managing Director of the Utah Innovation Fund. In this capacity, he led USHE’s involvement in the major economic development efforts and was responsible for overseeing the strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations at the Innovation District at The Point and coordinating innovation efforts throughout Utah. Moss also served as AVP of central advancement at UVU and the COO for the UVU Foundation. In these positions, he launched the UVU Wolverine Fund, a student-run venture capital fund, and the Excellence and Innovation Initiative. Prior to UVU, Moss served as a wealth strategist at Key Bank and Credit Suisse and launched several successful businesses. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Master of Business Administration from Brigham Young University. He also served in the Utah House of Representatives as well as on the Utah State Board of Education and the Saratoga Springs City Council and Planning Commission.

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Rikki Hrenko-Browning
President, Utah Petroleum Association

Rikki Hrenko-Browning is the President of the Utah Petroleum Association (UPA). UPA is a Utah based, statewide petroleum trade association representing companies involved in all aspects of Utah’s oil and gas industry focused on the responsible development of Utah’s natural resources and manufacture of fuels that drive Utah’s economy. Prior to leading UPA, Rikki lived in Estonia and came to Utah as the CEO of Enefit American Oil, the Estonian company’s oil shale project in Eastern Utah. Rikki has a Masters in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon and an undergraduate degree in botany and environmental science. She has been appointed by the Governor to the Utah Watersheds Council, the SITLA Nominating Committee, serves on DNR’s Endangered Species Mitigation Fund, the US Global Leadership Coalition, and other boards and advisory panels. Rikki was honored as a Utah Business 2020 Woman of the Year and in their 30 women to watch series in 2014.

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Dan Brooks
Land Manager, Uinta Basin & North Texas,
Crescent Energy 

Mr. Brooks is a seasoned Land & Business Development Professional with experience across the entirety of the Land/Business Development functions.  He has extensive experience with Tribal, Federal, State, and Fee ownership.  Mr. Brooks began his career on contract with BP America, later joining El Paso/EP Energy where he navigated change and took on roles of increasing responsibility over the subsequent decade.  Mr. Brooks joined Crescent Energy Company in 2022. Mr. Brooks is currently Land Manager and Community Liaison focusing on the Uinta Basin. He also had the privilege of leading the Crescent Barnett Land Team until and through its recent divestiture of the asset.  He enjoys spending time with his wife, Ashley, boys, Everette and Dean, fishing, golfing and enjoying family time. He and his family attend RPC Church in Missouri City, Texas.

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Matthew Cooper
CEO, Finley Resources

Matthew has been with Finley Resources since 2006. Prior to serving in his currentcapacity, he served as the Chief Operating Officer of Finley Resources. He hasoverseen the acquisition and divestment of more than $1B of oil and gas properties and worked most of the major producing basins in the United States. In addition, Matthew is a partner and officer of Uinta Wax, LLC, Wildcat Midstream LP, Natural Pozzolan Resources, LLC, Barstow Land and Cattle, LLC, HLR Oil & Gas, LLC, HLR Investments, LLC and several other Finley real estate holding companies. Matthew holds a JD from Texas A&M School of Law and a BBA-Finance from the University of Mississippi. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, and was named one of Oil & Gas Investor’s “20 under 40” Rising Stars in A&D.

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RJ Jenkins
SVP, Uintah Basin Unit,
SM Energy

Bio Coming Soon

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Lucas Martin
SVP Engineering & Development,
FourPoint Energy

Lucas Martin is the SVP of Engineering and Development at FourPoint  leading the integration of subsurface and operational teams to optimize development in the Uinta Basin.

 

Prior to joining FourPoint Energy, Martin served as the Development Director for Marathon’s Oklahoma and North Delaware Asset, as well as the Director of Integrated Performance. Martin started his career at Apache Corporation where he held engineering and leadership roles across various North American assets.  Throughout his career, Martin has been part of or led teams focused on multi-discipline integration to optimize development strategies to align with business goals.

 

Martin holds a BS degree in Petroleum Engineering with a minor in Geology from Texas A&M University.

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Jason Pearce
Co President & COO,
Uinta Wax

Bio Coming Soon.

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Nick Tunnell
VP Operations
Scout Energy Services

Nick Tunnell joined Scout in 2012 and currently serves as Vice President of Operations, where he is responsible for asset operations across the company's North Division.  Nick earned his Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Marietta College in 2006 and has 20 years of industry experience, spanning both operations and business development. He began his career at Merit Energy Company working operations in Wyoming, North Dakota, and Utah, where he was responsible for waterfloods, conventional oil and gas operations, coal bed methane production, and gas processing facilities.  He later transitioned to Merit's acquisition team, evaluating both asset purchases and divestitures.  Nick then joined Legend Natural Gas as a production and completions engineer, supporting Barnett Shale operations in North Texas. Since joining Scout, Nick has held a variety of engineering and leadership roles, contributing across all areas of operations. Nick is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and currently serves on the Executive Committee for Utah Petroleum Association (UPA) as well as on the board for West Slope Colorado Oil and Gas Association (WSCOGA).

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Dr. Laura Nelson
Regional Engagement Lead-Utah
Idaho National Laboratory

Laura Nelson serves as Idaho National Laboratory’s (INL’s) Regional Engagement lead in Utah. Nelson provides leadership, collaboration and engagement to advance INL’s vision through partnerships that deliver results in response to regional, industry, and community energy and economic objectives. Nelson has a deep understanding of energy landscapes in Utah and the Western region, having served as the energy advisor to two Utah governors — Jon Huntsman Jr. and Gary Herbert — and through her work on regulatory, public policy and stakeholder engagements. Nelson is a recognized energy leader and economist with 20-plus years of experience in energy and natural resources, driving clean energy and sustainable solutions. Before joining INL, she served as the vice president of Sustainability and External Affairs for Southwest Gas, a natural gas distribution and energy service company providing service to over 2.3 million customers across three states. As the sustainability officer, she led the Southwest Gas’ sustainable business practices, customer engagement and public policy initiatives. In her career, Nelson has been driven by creating a sustainable energy future for everyone and served in roles and boards that allowed her to engage on key energy initiatives. She served as the vice president of consulting services at Strategen, the chair of the Western State Energy Board, vice-chair of the National Association of State Energy Officials, and was a member of the INL Energy, Environment, Science and Technology Strategic Advisory Committee. She has also served as a policy advisor to public utility commissions and other senior level corporate and board positions throughout her career. Nelson holds a doctorate in economics from the University of Utah and
resides in Holladay, Utah, with her husband.

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Gard Clark
Defense & Government Solutions Lead
Natura Resources

Gard Clark serves as Executive Advisor, Strategy & Government Affairs at Natura Resources, where he advises the executive leadership team on corporate strategy, government engagement, strategic partnerships, and long-term growth initiatives. As a trusted advisor to company leadership, he represents the company in selected engagements, coordinates cross-functional efforts on assigned activities, and advances priorities that support the commercialization and deployment of Natura's advanced nuclear technology. Drawing on four decades of experience in nuclear operations, program management, defense, and government affairs, Clark provides strategic counsel informed by leadership roles across both the public and private sectors. A retired U.S. Navy captain, he served 31 years in the Navy, including command of the nuclear-powered submarine USS Dallas (SSN-700) and service as a Department of Defense major program manager. Following his naval career, he joined Teledyne Brown Engineering, where he retired as senior vice president after leading the company's commercial and government nuclear and chemical business portfolio.

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Dr. Jeremy Pearson
Director, Utah Advanced Nuclear and Energy Institute

Dr. Jeremy Pearson serves as the Director of the Utah Office of Energy Development’s Utah Advanced Nuclear and Energy Institute where he works with Utah universities, Idaho National Lab and industry to research and commercialize groundbreaking energy technologies including nuclear, fossil, hydrogen, battery, water and other technologies.  Dr. Pearson received an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering in 2002 from Brigham Young University and worked in manufacturing and process development at Amgen prior to returning to school to pursue a graduate degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Irvine.  During his graduate work, Dr. Pearson studied the backend of the nuclear fuel cycle and used nuclear fuel recycling.  In 2015 Dr. Pearson worked in Senator Hatch’s office as a AAAS Congressional Science and Engineering fellow advising the office on science and energy policy and briefly as an Energy Security Fellow for SAFE (Securing America’s Future Energy).  Following his time in D.C. Dr. Pearson moved to Utah to work as a Development Scientist at Red Leaf in the fossil fuel industry pursuing economical solutions to synthetic fuels development, and served for three years as director of the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab.  Dr. Pearson is from Los Angeles California and has enjoyed the mountains and outdoors in both California and Utah.  

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Dr. Tim Kowalchik
Research Director
Utah Office of Energy Development

Tim Kowalchik serves as Director of Research at the Utah Office of Energy Development, leading technical research and policy analysis for the State on the technologies, infrastructure, and institutions shaping the future energy system, including Operation Gigawatt and Utah's Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus. His work focuses on bridging technical research and public policy to better understand complex energy challenges and emerging technologies. Tim holds a Ph.D. from the University of Utah, with a technical foundation in multiphysics modeling and advanced energy storage technologies.

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Shannon Kang
Consultant and Community Engagement Liaison
Envoy Public Labs.

Shannon Kang is a Project Manager at Envoy Public Labs (EPL). She is managing the statewide Public Education and Community Outreach campaign for the Utah Office of Energy Development. Previously at EPL, she supported several Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy initiatives, conducting policy research and providing stakeholders nationwide with information on advanced nuclear technology. Shannon holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Purdue University, with a minor in Spanish and a certificate in Public Policy.

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Bio Coming Soon

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Dr. Seth Lyman
Director and Research Professor, USU Bingham Research Center

Dr. Lyman has a doctoral degree in Environmental Science and Health from the University of Nevada, Reno, and his expertise is in atmospheric measurements, instrumentation, and analysis.  Seth currently serves on the board of directors for Healthy Communities of Northeastern Utah and the Utah Air Quality Board. 

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Bryson Hull
VP, Strategic Communications,
HBW Resources
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Vice President,
Western States and Tribal Nations

Bryson Hull is Vice President, Strategic Communications at HBW Resources, where he creates and executes communications strategies that help energy clients break down barriers to business objectives, fend off crises or unfair attacks to reputation from biased media, and engage successfully with financial and other specialized audiences. Hull brings an insider’s knowledge of how journalists think and act, earned during 18 years of reporting on politics, business and wars in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America, mainly for Reuters News, as a bureau chief and war correspondent.

Hull’s clients include data center developers, and Fortune 500 companies in energy, utilities, agriculture, finance and manufacturing and other regulated industries. He has served as spokesperson, run campaigns, delivered public testimony to legislators and defended client reputations in formal state investigations.  

Hull also serves as Vice President, Western States and Tribal Nations Energy Initiative, where his global geopolitical perspective and energy expertise help advance new global market expansion that generates economic development in the U.S. West. Prior to consulting, Hull worked for Reuters, the Associated Press, Bloomberg and newspapers in his native Connecticut. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and speaks Spanish and Swahili.  

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Jonathan Stearmer

Bio Coming Soon

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Rep. Christine Watkins
Utah House District 67

Christine was born and raised in Cache Valley. Living in Lewiston she helped her Grandpa Hyer haul hay, thin and hoe sugar beets, and milk cows. She graduated from high school in California and quickly returned to Utah State University and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Christine has a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from the U of U and three Special Education Endorsements from BYU. She taught school in Castle Dale for 20 years and then left to work for the Utah Education Association. Christine has had the honor to serve rural Utah in the Legislature from 2009-2012 and again since 2017, with encouragement and support from her belated husband, John. She loves representing this part of the state and fights hard for our priorities and values. She supports our oil, gas, and coal industries and understands the importance of rural economic development needed to preserve our way of life and combat the challenges we face now and in the future. As a former educator, she supports our teachers and understands the importance of providing the highest quality education to rural Utah's children. In addition to her committee assignments, Christine serves as House Chair of the Native American Liaison Committee, on the Child Oversight Panel, and as a board member of the Castle View Hospital in Price. Christine loves living in rural Utah and appreciates and values the lifestyle living here affords. She and her husband lived happily together for many years on 2.5 acres in Carbon County. She currently lives in the same home with a son. She loves her chickens and their eggs and enjoys planting, growing, and preserving her veggies.

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Senator Ron Winterton
Utah Senate District 20

Sen. Ron Winterton joined the Senate in 2019 and represents District 20, covering Daggett, Duchesne, Summit, Uintah and Wasatch counties. Sen. Winterton chairs the Senate Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Committee. He also serves on the Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy and Technology Committee, the Senate Rules Committee, and the Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Subcommittee. Sen. Winterton spent 35 years as a truck driver, a career that taught him the value of hard work and connecting with people from all walks of life. His desire to give back led him to serve as County Commissioner, where he discovered his passion for public service. Now as a State Senator, he continues to focus on helping his community solve problems and grow responsibly. When he’s not at the Capitol, he works with a civil consulting firm and enjoys staying close to the people he represents. Sen. Winterton firmly believes he would not be successful without the support of his wife, Lori Jo, their five children and 19 grandchildren.

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Curtis Wells
Chairman, Utah CIB Board

Bio Coming Soon

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Jack Lytle
Commissioner, Daggett County

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Greg Miles,
Commissioner,
Duchesne County

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Nate Zilles
Community Development Advisor, Uintah Basin Association of Governments

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Ken Campbell
Director, Vernal Regional Airport

Ken Campbell is a seasoned aviation professional with a multifaceted expert resume and a lifetime of aviation experiences. He is a retired and well decorated United States Army Colonel and Master Aviator. He served more than 25 years with the Army, as a senior leader and helicopter pilot. After retiring from the US Army, he served for another decade as a Line Pilot and Senior Chief Pilot for Reach Air Medical Services. While serving in these rolls, he led over 215 direct report pilots and maintained over 70 aircraft, which quickly moved the company toward high level corporate success. His depth of experience and adroit leadership style, coupled with multiple advanced degrees, lead to the creation of a City and County cooperative leadership team that is directly responsible for the largest scale proliferation of aviation success in the history of the Uintah Basin. Ken currently serves as the Director of the Vernal Regional Airport and volunteers his extra time in many organizations both inside and out of our community.

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Stephanie Carter
Vice President of Marketing and Communications, UBTech

a marketing leader with over 15 years of experience driving branding, communications, and recruitment strategies. As Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech), she plays a pivotal role in advancing the President’s 2030 vision and strategic goals.

A proud UBTech alum, Stephanie has led transformative initiatives including the rebranding from UBATC to UBTech, the launch of the college’s first app, and the introduction of Utah’s first technical college mascot—boosting student pride and engagement. She also spearheaded the redesign of UBTech.edu and built a strong social media presence backed by data-driven analytics. Stephanie is a key contributor to a statewide committee representing 16 higher education institutions, where she collaborates on campaigns that elevate the value of technical education across Utah. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and recently earned her Master of Science in Management Leadership. Stephanie and her husband, Chris Carter—who works in the oil and gas industry at California Resources Corporation (previously known as Berry Corporation) —are proud parents of two daughters. They enjoy life in the Uintah Basin and are passionate about community involvement, often found cheering at archery tournaments or dance competitions.

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Koda Allred

a proud UBTech graduate who earned certificates in Tire & Lube Technician, Maintenance and Light Repair, and Construction Technology. His commitment to excellence earned him the distinction of being named UBTech Student of the Year for 2023-2024. Today, Koda works for Allred Paving in rotomilling and dirt hauling and carries on a family tradition as a fourth-generation asphalt paver.

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Angela Howard
Talent Acquisition Manager, BHI

Angela Howard brings a decade of human resources leadership to her role as Talent Acquisition Manager at BHI. She specializes in sourcing top-tier candidates aligned with BHI’s core value of growth, directly strengthening team performance and long-term retention. Dedicated to advancing the recruitment function, Angela modernizes hiring frameworks to significantly reduce time-to-fill and cost-per-hire while maintaining an uncompromising standard for talent quality and individual career progression.  Angela has lived in Vernal for 13 years. She has 4 kids and 5 grandkids.

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Devin Morgan
Sr. Manager, HR Business Partner, Savage

Devin Morgan is a Senior Human Resources Business Partner with Savage, supporting their Energy and Mineral Services operations across multiple regions in the United States and Canada. In his role, Devin partners closely with operational leaders to address workforce strategy, talent acquisition, employee relations, safety, organizational development and the evolving workforce challenges facing the energy industry. Devin has more than 20 years of experience in human resources and has worked across energy, manufacturing, construction and other industrial environments. He holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree from Utah Valley University and is a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). Devin is particularly passionate about finding practical solutions to the workforce challenges facing the energy industry, including recruiting and retaining skilled workers, developing the next generation of leaders and connecting people strategy directly to operational performance.

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Strayden Olson

Strayden Olsen is the owner of Diamond S Welding, LLC, and a graduate of the Welding Technology program at Uintah Basin Technical College. His dedication to the craft has earned him recognition at the highest levels of SkillsUSA competition, including a National Gold Medal and three Utah State Championships in welding.

Known for his precision, discipline, and drive to continually improve, Strayden has developed advanced skills in TIG, MIG, stick, aluminum, and stainless welding. He now brings those same championship-level standards to the welding and fabrication business he is building.

Strayden’s journey—from learning to weld at UBTech, to standing atop the national podium, to becoming a young business owner—demonstrates the power of technical education, hands-on experience, and hard work. He represents the next generation of Utah’s skilled workforce and the opportunities that become possible when talent, training, and determination come together.

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Jon Cox
Principal, Lincoln Hill Partners

Jon Cox is the principal at Lincoln Hill Partners, a prominent lobbying and public affairs firm in Utah. He is the former Vice President of Government Affairs at Rocky Mountain Power. He previously served as a member of the Utah House of Representatives, Sanpete County Commission and was a staff member for both Utah Governor Gary Herbert and former U.S. Senator Bob Bennett.

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Heidi Bredenholler-Prasad
President, Enbridge Gas - Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho

Heidi Bredenholler-Prasad is an executive with a proven track record of successful leadership in energy, projects, and innovation. Delivering value and committed to excellence, Heidi is a forward thinker, strong communicator, and problem solver of highly complex issues. As President, Enbridge Gas Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho, Heidi is accountable for the operations of the gas distribution business in the West – from commercial and residential growth to field operations in support of the business’ 1.2 million customers. Heidi joined Enbridge in 2008, after launching her career at Lafarge 10 years prior. At Enbridge, Heidi has led various teams in Major Projects across the globe, including Calgary, Houston, and Hamburg Germany – where she led the execution of Enbridge’s two German offshore windfarms. Heidi has also held roles in Strategy, Finance, and HR – where she led the Culture Change and Engagement work for the Enbridge- Spectra integration. Heidi joined Enbridge Gas in Toronto as VP Engineering and Integrity, and subsequently led the growth and strategy of the business as Vice President, Commercial, Strategy, and Business Development for North America’s largest natural gas utility – 7.2 million customers across Ontario, Ohio, North Carolina, Utah and Wyoming. Heidi holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Architecture) and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Manitoba and completed her MBA at Queen’s University.

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Ryan Midgett
Chief Financial Officer,
Koda Resources

Ryan joined KODA in 2021 as Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Board of Directors. He brings nearly two decades of finance leadership across public and private E&P companies, with deep experience in strategic planning, capital markets, M&A, and treasury.

Prior to KODA, Ryan served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Grizzly Energy (formerly Vanguard Natural Resources), a multi-basin public company with significant Rockies oil and natural gas positions. Earlier in his career, he held corporate finance, investor relations, and business development roles at LINN Energy from 2006 to 2011.

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Chase Sheffield
Chief Operating Officer,
Creekstone Energy

Chase Sheffield is the Director of Operations at Creekstone Energy, where he focuses on developing and executing large-scale energy infrastructure projects. Prior to joining Creekstone, Chase worked at Deloitte, specializing in enterprise asset management for semiconductor manufacturers. He holds a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He is a licensed attorney and certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Chase also serves as a captain in the U.S. Army Reserve, where he has provided financial wellness guidance to hundreds of service members since 2021.

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Curtis Wells
Board Member,
Utah Energy Council

Bio Coming Soon.

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Jimmy McDonough
Senior Assistant Commissioner,
Utah Higher Education Workshop Program

Jimmy McDonough is the Senior Assistant Commissioner of Higher Education Workforce Programs with the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE). Jimmy leads statewide initiatives that align education, industry, and government to strengthen talent pipelines, address workforce needs, and expand economic opportunity across Utah. His work focuses on building workforce ecosystems rather than individual programs, bringing together employers, educational institutions, policymakers, workforce organizations, and community partners to identify shared priorities, align resources, and develop solutions that are scalable, sustainable, and responsive to evolving workforce needs. Jimmy oversees statewide workforce investments, supports public policy development, engages employers across multiple industries, and leads initiatives focused on work-based learning, healthcare, engineering and computer science, life sciences, artificial intelligence, and other emerging workforce priorities.

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Tyler Dunn
Industry Engagement Manager,
Talent Ready Utah

Tyler Dunn is the Industry Engagement Manager on the Talent Ready Utah team within the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE). Tyler works to strengthen connections between industry, higher education, and workforce development to support a more coordinated and responsive talent ecosystem across Utah. In this role, Tyler convenes Utah’s Talent Advisory Councils, established under Utah Code 53B-34-110, bringing together industry, education, and workforce leaders to identify talent needs and strengthen alignment between education and Utah’s priority industries. Tyler currently convenes the Engineering & Computer Science, Life Sciences, Deep Technology, and Healthcare Talent Advisory Councils. Tyler also supports the growth and adoption of the Utah Talent Hub, a free talent-matching platform connecting Utah employers with students across the Utah System of Higher Education. The platform provides employers with a no-cost way to connect with students and promote jobs, internships, apprenticeships, and other early-career opportunities.

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Jim LaMuth
Director of Programs,
Utah State University, Uintah Basin

Bio Coming Soon.

Interested in speaking at a future Basin Energy Summit?

Contact the Uintah County Economic Development Office.

435-781-6767

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