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Thursday, March 27
 

5:30pm EDT

Networking Reception
Thursday March 27, 2025 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Catch up with fellow W&L alumni and connect with industry professionals in an intimate setting. This exclusive gathering offers a chance to engage with industry leaders, exchange ideas, and strengthen professional relationships within the W&L community. You'll also hear from Chris Connors, The William E. Pritchard III ’80 Professor of Earth and Environmental Geoscience, who will share updates and the latest developments in W&L’s geoscience and environmental programs and talk about the importance of networking and internships for W&L students.
Speakers
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Chris Connors

William E. Pritchard III '80 Professor of Earth and Environmental Geoscience, Washington and Lee University
Thursday March 27, 2025 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
  Networking
 
Friday, March 28
 

8:00am EDT

Check-in + Breakfast
Friday March 28, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
The St. Regis Houston
Friday March 28, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
The St. Regis Houston 1919 Briar Oaks Ln, Houston, TX 77027
  Networking

9:00am EDT

Welcome Remarks
Friday March 28, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am EDT
The St. Regis Houston
Friday March 28, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am EDT
The St. Regis Houston 1919 Briar Oaks Ln, Houston, TX 77027

9:15am EDT

Energy Demand Going to the Moon! What Sources Will Supply It?
Friday March 28, 2025 9:15am - 10:00am EDT
The St. Regis Houston
This panel will feature a diverse group of energy experts discussing the key drivers in shaping the future of the global energy landscape. The discussion will focus on changes in macro trends in supply and demand in the U.S.
Speakers
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David Berry

CEO, Cloverleaf
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Max Gagliardi

Chief Commercial Officer, AEGIS Physical
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Nuray Elci

VP Renewables, Chevron
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Jim Kerr ’86

Chairman, President and CEO, Southern Company Gas
Jim Kerr ’86 is the chairman, president, and CEO of Southern Company Gas, a leading natural gas provider and subsidiary of Southern Company. He oversees the delivery of clean, safe, and reliable natural gas to 4.4 million utility customers across four states, along with retail and... Read More →
Friday March 28, 2025 9:15am - 10:00am EDT
The St. Regis Houston 1919 Briar Oaks Ln, Houston, TX 77027
  Panel

10:00am EDT

Keynote Speaker: Jason Cansler, President and CEO at Birch Resources
Friday March 28, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
The St. Regis Houston
Speakers
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Jason Cansler

President and CEO, Birch Resources
Jason currently serves as the President and CEO of privately held Birch Permian Holdings, Inc., an active horizontal well development company in the Midland Basin, Texas. Since the company was founded in 2018, Birch pursued an accelerated development model, drilling over 450 Hz wells... Read More →
Friday March 28, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
The St. Regis Houston 1919 Briar Oaks Ln, Houston, TX 77027

11:00am EDT

Fireside Chat: Energy M&A Landscape
Friday March 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
The St. Regis Houston
In this fireside-chat interview, we'll discuss what investors seek, private capital formation, and the impact of data centers on energy markets.
Speakers
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Alex Burpee ’08

Managing Director, Moelis
Alex Burpee ’08 is a Managing Director at Moelis & Company, where he specializes in advising clients in the energy sector. Alex has over 15 years of oil and gas industry experience, specializing in originating and executing mandates for a variety of companies in the sector.Prior... Read More →
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Eric Cantor

Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Moelis & Company
Eric Cantor is Vice Chairman and Managing Director at Moelis & Company, advising clients on the intersection of public policy and industry. He brings over 30 years of political and business experience, including serving as U.S. House Majority Leader from 2010 to 2014 during his tenure... Read More →
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Stephen Trauber

Managing Director, Chairman, and Global Head of Energy and Clean Tech, Moelis & Company
Stephen Trauber is Chairman and Global Head of Energy and Clean Tech at Moelis & Co., where he rejoined the industry after retiring in 2022 from a 34-year career in investment banking. Previously, he served as Vice Chairman and Global Co-Head of Natural Resources and Clean Energy... Read More →
Friday March 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
The St. Regis Houston 1919 Briar Oaks Ln, Houston, TX 77027
  Panel

12:00pm EDT

Lunch + Optional Table Discussions
Friday March 28, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
The St. Regis Houston
Friday March 28, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
The St. Regis Houston 1919 Briar Oaks Ln, Houston, TX 77027
  Networking

1:15pm EDT

Trends in Decarb Investing Under a New Administration
Friday March 28, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
The St. Regis Houston
Industry leaders will discuss the trajectory of U.S. energy policy in the upcoming administration, its emphasis on energy independence, deregulation, and the future of the fossil fuel industry.
Speakers
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Preston Cory ’15

Director of Government Affairs, TotalEnergies
Preston Cory ’15 works as the Director of Government Affairs for TotalEnergies where she furthers TotalEnergies’ relationships across the Executive and Legislative branches of the U.S. government, diplomatic missions, industry associations, and others to build positive awareness... Read More →
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Jacob Garrett ’98

CEO, Westerman, Inc.
Jacob Garrett ’98 has extensive experience in various leadership roles in the manufacturing industry. Jacob is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Westerman, Inc. Prior to this, they held positions at Worthington Industries, where they served as the General Manager of Oil... Read More →
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Bryant Fulk ’08

Principal - Head of Business Development, Aventurine Partners
Bryant Fulk ’08 is Principal – Head of Business Development on the Aventurine Partners investment team where he assists in deal origination, evaluation and execution. Prior to joining Aventurine, Bryant was CEO of a private equity-backed energy company from 2017 to 2020. He has... Read More →
avatar for John Schaufele ’04

John Schaufele ’04

Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations and Fundraising, Tailwater Capital
John Schaufele ’04 has worked at Tailwater Capital since 2021 as managing director and head of investor relations and fundraising, overseeing all investor development, servicing, and relationship management activities for the firm.  Previously, he spent 15 years originating... Read More →
Friday March 28, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
The St. Regis Houston 1919 Briar Oaks Ln, Houston, TX 77027
  Panel

2:00pm EDT

Closing Remarks
Friday March 28, 2025 2:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
The St. Regis Houston
Friday March 28, 2025 2:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
The St. Regis Houston 1919 Briar Oaks Ln, Houston, TX 77027
 
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