Webinar Schedule

Opportunities for the Plastics & Chemical Industry in 2023

• Recycling to ethylene in basin production – what’s next for 2023?
• Steve Kratz, President, PA Chemical Industry Council
• Bonnie Yu, Digital and Business Transformation Manager, Shell
• February 2 – 11:30 to 12:00

PCIC _ Shell_ Opps for PA Chem & Plastics Industry_Feb.2.2023

Hydrogen – What is in store for 2023?

• Opportunities and realistic expectations for the upcoming year.
• Adam Pope, Senior Director, Bravo Group
• Mike Docherty, Executive Director, Appalachian Energy Future
• February 9 – 11:30 to 12:00

Bravo Group Hydrogen Powerpoint

AEF H2 Webinar Slides 2.9.23 final

Pennsylvania Natural Gas Outlook for 2023

• A look at key drivers for continued development in Pennsylvania.
• Dave Callahan, President, Marcellus Shale Coalition
• February 16 – 11:30 to 12:00

Energy expert highlights opportunities with Pennsylvania natural gas

The Future of Appalachia – Putting the Basin First

• Increasing natural gas development through utilization.
• Olayemi Akinkugbe, Chief Excellence Officer, CNX Resources Corporation
• February 23 – 11:30 to 12:00

Appalachia First Presentation

Positive Energy Hub

Pennsylvania Legislative & Regulatory Outlook for 2023

• What the new legislative session and administration means for shale development.
• PA Senator Gene Yaw (R-23)
• March 2 – 11:30 to 12:00

Shale Development in West Virginia

• Regulatory, legislative, & market conditions driving development in West Virginia.
• Charlie Burd, Executive Director, Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia
• March 9 – 11:30 to 12:00

Ohio & Utica Outlook for 2023

• Regulatory, legislative, & market conditions driving development in Ohio.
• Robert Brundrett, President, Ohio Oil & Gas Association
• March 13 – 11:30 to 12:00

Speakers

David Callahan is the President of the Marcellus Shale Coalition, a leading trade association focused on unconventional shale development from the Marcellus & Utica plays. A native Pennsylvanian, Mr. Callahan leads the organization representing members engaged in all aspects of natural gas development, including exploration & production, midstream gathering, processing & transportation, as well as the suppliers & contractors who work with the industry. On behalf of the organization’s membership, Mr. Callahan engages with elected officials, regulators, civic leaders, allied business interests & the media to advance responsible shale development, enhance the industry’s social license to operate, strengthen our economy & better our shared environment. David has more than 30 years of experience in the energy sector, in which he has represented companies & organizations across the energy value chain. Previously, he held leadership positions with JKLM Energy & MPLX, as well as with organizations including API of PA.

Robert Brundrett is the President of the Ohio Oil & Gas Association. For the past 10 years, Brundrett performed multiple roles at The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association, most recently serving as Managing Director of Public Policy Services. In that role, he was in charge of coordinating policy for the association and developing and implementing its political, legislative and regulatory strategies. He also served as Director of Legislative Affairs for the Ohio Auditor of State and worked in both the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate. Brundrett is a native of Troy, Ohio. He earned his law degree from Cleveland State University and his undergraduate degree from Xavier University.

Charlie Burd became the Executive Director of GO-WV with its creation following the merger of the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association (WVONGA) into the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia (IOGA) on January 1, 2021. Prior to the merger, Charlie had served as Executive Director to IOGA since July 2002. His duties include managing the operations of the over 475-member trade association of oil and natural gas operators and those businesses that serve them. He also oversees GO-WV’s legislative efforts. Prior to his trade association affiliation, Charlie enjoyed a 29-year career at Hope Gas, Inc., where he held a variety of marketing, economic development, and management positions. He holds an associate degree in accounting from Mountain State College, a Regents BA degree from Glenville State University and is a graduate of the University Of Oklahoma’s “Economic Development Institute.” He is a 2001 graduate of Leadership West Virginia.

Senator Yaw was elected to represent the 23rd Senatorial District in November 2008. Prior to running for the Senate, Yaw served as Lycoming County solicitor for 17 years and was named County Solicitor of the Year in 2004. He has also served as general counsel to the Pennsylvania College of Technology for more than 20 years. In 2013, he was elected Chairman of the Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors. Senator Yaw serves as Chairman of the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. He is also Vice Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, a member of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Banking and Insurance, Majority Policy, Rules and Executive Nominations and Urban Affairs and Housing Committees. Senator Yaw serves on a number of Boards and Commissions including as Chairman of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, and is a member of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, the Environmental Quality Board, the PA Aggregate Advisory Board, and the PA Energy Development Authority.

Steven Kratz serves as the President of the Pennsylvania Chemical Industry Council (PCIC), the premier statewide business organization representing the commonwealth’s chemical industry. Working closely with the PCIC board of directors and council staff, Kratz oversees all operations, advocacy and initiatives of the council. Kratz brings more than 15 years of political, advocacy and economic development marketing experience to the council, with an extensive background in advancing projects, policies and initiatives, and leading diverse coalitions. As PCIC president, Kratz collaborates with staff and members to foster an economic and regulatory environment that encourages investment and growth in technology and innovation, and advances the chemicals and related industries as a whole. Kratz is focused on continuing to elevate PCIC as the voice of the chemicals and related industries in Pennsylvania to advance growth and bring added value to PCIC members.

Bonnie Yu is the Digital and Business Transformation Manager for the Shell Polymers Monaca site. She is defining the Business of the Future and developing tactical plans to fully leverage the capability of a digitally advanced plant. She is also leading Shell Polymers’ sustainability efforts on waste and decarbonization, with the goal of a decarbonization hub in the tri-state area through partnerships with local industry. Bonnie joined Shell in 2006 after graduating from the University of Calgary (in Canada) with a BSc in Chemical Engineering. She has worked in Upstream and Downstream assets, focused on integrated business delivery and leading both technical and non-technical teams. As an advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Bonnie is personally driven to lead change through others, including leading diverse and female talent through mentorship, building confidence and career development. She is also an advocate for engineering, promoting the profession within and outside of Shell.

Olayemi Akinkugbe has served as the Chief Excellence Officer of CNX Resources Corporation since July 30, 2019. Prior to assuming this role, Mr. Akinkugbe served as Director Virginia Operations at CNX, a role he assumed in July 2018. Mr. Akinkugbe served as Director Business Development from September 2017 through July 2018, General Manager – Planning and Petroleum Reserves from February 2014 through September 2017, and served in various other positions, including with the Engineering Department, throughout his tenure at CNX, which started in 2003. Mr. Akinkugbe holds an undergraduate degree in mineral engineering, a master’s degree in engineering with a specialty in rock mechanics from West Virginia University, and an M.B.A. from Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business.

Adam Pope is a Senior Director in the Bravo Group’s Pittsburgh office. Mr Pope holds an extensive background in energy and industry expertise, with a hybrid understanding of public relations tactics and government relations strategies. Before joining Bravo, Adam was the community liaison officer for EXCO Resources, a leading natural gas and oil company. Adam previously was director of development for former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter. Adam holds a bachelor’s in political science from the University of Pittsburgh.

Michael Docherty is the Executive Director of Appalachian Energy Future, an industry-led alliance focused on education and stakeholder engagement to support a regional clean-energy ecosystem, including hydrogen and carbon capture activities, in the tri-state region of Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. He brings valuable experience from his roles as an entrepreneur, venture investor and corporate advisor, including deep experience building and leading collaboration initiatives across industrial manufacturing, technology and other sectors. His previous industry experience includes corporate leadership positions with GE, Ford, Rohm & Haas and Sunbeam. Docherty has an MBA from Northwestern University (Kellogg) and BS Engineering degree from Drexel University.