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Supply Chain Conference - Sponsored by Kodiak Gas Services

Resilient Energy Supply Chains - Navigating the Path Ahead

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Event Date: September 9, 2025

Event Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST

Location: HMH

3300 N Sam Houston Pkwy E
Houston, TX 77032

Open to Members and Non-Members

Join the Energy Workforce Supply Chain Committee for its annual conference focusing on driving efficiencies across functions to optimize supply chain performance on September 9, 2025. 

Check the Membership Directory to confirm your company’s membership.

What to Expect

Expert Insights

Gain invaluable knowledge from industry leaders on the latest trends and strategies in supply chain management.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with peers, industry experts, and potential partners to expand your professional network.

Interactive Sessions

Participate in breakout groups focused on critical areas such as Legal, Workforce & Sustainability, International Trade, and OEM.

Exclusive Offers

Take advantage of early bird pricing and special sponsorship opportunities to enhance your visibility.

Speakers

John Cochran

Managing Director of Commercial and Business Development, Phillips 66

John Cochran is Managing Director of Commercial and Business Development for Phillips 66’s Delaware Basin Gathering and Processing assets within the Permian.  Prior to the Phillips 66 buy-in of DCP Midstream, John held various Commercial, Marketing, and Business Development roles within DCP Midstream’s Northern Business Unit, Southern Business Unit, and Marketing & Logistics Business Unit.  John earned his BBA & MS in Accounting, as well as his JD from the University of Houston.

Micah Garrison

Vice President, Supply Chain, Patterson-UTI

Micah completed his service in the US Army Infantry in 2005, after serving in Germany, Kosovo, Texas, and two tours of duty in Iraq. He gained oilfield technical skills working offshore for Schlumberger in the Gulf of Mexico and abroad, followed by experience at Weatherford in sales and operations management roles while completing his undergraduate studies in Space Sciences. 

He entered the Supply Chain discipline at Talisman Energy, and later Repsol, eventually leading the Global SCM team for Drilling and Completions in Houston, Texas and Madrid, Spain. 

Following his time at Repsol he joined Venture Global LNG to help build its nascent Supply Chain and transition to operations, and from there returned to his OFS roots to lead the SCM function at Patterson-UTI Energy.Micah attained his MBA from the University of Houston in 2015, and is pursuing his Doctorate in Business Administration, focusing on improving the proficiency of non-technical workers with Generative AI Technology.

John Griggs

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Kodiak Gas Services

John Griggs serves as Kodiak’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Before joining Kodiak in 2023, Mr. Griggs held CFO roles at Circulus Holdings, a leading plastics recycling company, from 2021 to 2023; Conquest Completion Services, a leading operator of high-capacity coiled tubing units for the oil and gas industry, from 2018 to 2021; and Rubicon Oilfield International, an oilfield products manufacturing company, from 2015 to 2018. From 2011 through 2014, he was a Managing Director at CSL Capital Management, an energy private equity firm. From 2005 through 2011, Mr. Griggs was a Senior Vice President for the direct capital arm of the D. E. Shaw Group, where he focused on direct debt and equity investments in energy companies. From 2017 to 2021, he was a Board Member and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc. Earlier in his career, he was an investment banker in the M&A department of Simmons & Company International, where he covered the oilfield service and midstream sectors.

Mr. Griggs received a Master of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from the University of Texas at Austin.

Tim Hill

General Manager of Commercial Sustainability and Commercial Business Development, Nucor Corporation

Tim Hill is General Manager of Commercial Sustainability and Commercial Business Development for Nucor Corporation. Tim has been in the steel industry since 1990 and has served in a variety of Commercial roles during his career. Tim joined Nucor in early 1997.  In 2003, he was appointed to his first Commercial Leadership role at Nucor’s Crawfordsville Indiana flat steel mill.  In January of 2019, Tim joined Nucor Corporations Headquarters as a Commercial Director of Plate and Structural products and then in January of 2023, assumed his current responsibilities. In this role Tim is responsible for guiding Nucor’s Commercial activities with respect to our Leadership position in Industrial Decarbonization. Tim lives in Jonesboro, AR with his wife Judy.  They have 3 adult children and one grandson. 

Ryan Carr

Vice President of Supply Chain, Kodiak Gas Services

Jordan Chester

Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, DNOW

Jose Romero

Director of Trade Consulting, Crane Worldwide Logistics

Kartapurkh Khalsa

Senior Counsel & Director of Customs Compliance, NOV

Juan Andrade

Senior Manager, Deloitte

Juan is a core member of Deloitte’s Energy and Chemicals practice, bringing 15 years of global management consulting experience at the intersection of Oil & Gas, Supply Chain, and Operations Transformation. He advises industry players on transforming their end-to-end supply chains by defining strategies to achieve business outcomes, redesigning operating and organizational models, improving profitability and performance, and deploying digital solutions to optimize core processes and drive operational excellence.

Juan holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan and a dual undergraduate degree in Business and Law from the University of the Andes.

Sandy Lance

Director of INTAM and CHB, Aries Worldwide Logistics

Dave Bosco

Vice President, PROPWR

Dave Bosco joined PROPWR in 2024. He brings over 19 years of experience in Oil & Gas applications, equipment, and power applications. For the past 10 years Dave has been involved in management and leadership roles at companies such as MTU/Rolls-Royce, focused on the areas of commercialization and new technology market development for Oil & Gas electrification and power generation. Most recently prior joining PROPWR, Dave helped startup a successful power as a service business in the private sector and served as Vice President of Business Development

Sam Reynolds

Director of Supply Chain - Completions, Marathon Oil Corporation

Agenda

10 a.m.                                     Networking, Coffee & Registration

10:30 a.m.                                 Opening Remarks & Safety Moment

  • Energy Workforce Supply Chain Committee Chair Ryan Carr, Vice President of Supply Chain, Kodiak Gas

10:35 a.m. – 11 a.m.                 Supply Chain Outlook

  • Juan Andrade, Senior Manager, Deloitte

11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.                Customer Panel

  • John Griggs, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Kodiak Gas Services
  • Sam Reynolds, Sr. Supply Chain Manager – Completions, Marathon Oil
  • Micah Garrison, Vice President, Supply Chain Management, Patterson-UTI
  • John Cochran, Managing Director – G&P Commercial, Phillips 66
  • Moderated by Energy Workforce Supply Chain Committee Chair Ryan Carr, Vice President of Supply Chain, Kodiak Gas

11:45 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.           Lunch Buffet

12:05 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.           Market Outlook

  • Tim Hill, General Manager Commercial, Nucor

12:50 – 1 p.m.                          Coffee Break

POWER SYSTEMS EVOLUTION BREAKOUT SESSION

The Power Systems Evolution breakout session will provide an in-depth analysis of evolving power generation strategies and infrastructure integration followed by a deep dive into advancements in electric fracturing (eFrac), natural gas optimization, and cutting-edge technologies driving efficiency and emissions reduction across oilfield operations.

1 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.                   Session #1: Power Generation & Grid Discussion

  • Dave Bosco, Vice President, PROPWR

1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.               Session #2: EFrac, Natural Gas & Sector Innovations

FROM MATERIALS TO GLOBAL MARKETS BREAKOUT SESSION

The From Materials to Global Markets breakout session will explore critical supply chain issues related to raw and finished products, including procurement constraints, materials processing, and inventory management. The global strategy session will focus on navigating trade barriers and tariffs, evaluating cost and risk implications of nearshoring or offshoring production, and adapting to shifting geopolitical and regulatory environments that impact global competitiveness.

1 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.                   Session #3: Technology Integration & Risk Management

1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.               Session #4: Global Strategy Session – Generative AI in Supply Chains

  • Serhat Alpar, SVP Sourcing, HMH

INTERNATIONAL TRADE BREAKOUT SESSION

The International Trade breakout session will begin with a discussion with seasoned customs brokers on compliance strategies, regulatory updates, and best practices for navigating cross-border logistics and customs clearance. The second session will workshop a “trade toolkit” designed to equip companies with actionable resources, policy insights, and operational guidance to manage evolving trade regulations, export controls, and global supply chain risks.

1 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.                   Session #5: Section 232 Updates – Interplay with Reciprocal Tariffs & Long-Term Planning

  • Josh Beker, Senior Associate, Roberts & Kehagiaras LLP

1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.               Session #6: Customs Brokers Conversation

  • Jose Romero, Director of Trade Consulting, Crane Worldwide Logistics
  • Sandy Lance, Director of INTAM and CHB, Aries Worldwide Logistics
  • Moderated by International Trade Policy Committee Chair, Kartapurkh Khalsa, Senior Counsel & Director of Customs Compliance, NOV

LEGAL BREAKOUT SESSION

The Legal breakout session will feature a session on post-Day 1 M&A integration, offering legal and operational best practices for seamless execution, cultural alignment, and risk mitigation. The second session will provide an overview of sector-specific master service agreement (MSA) templates, highlighting standardized terms, liability frameworks, and contractual considerations tailored to energy services operations.

1 p.m. – 2 p.m.                        Session #7: M&A – What happens after Day 1 & Best Practices for Better Execution

  • John Griggs, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Kodiak Gas Services
  • Moderated by Legal Committee Chair, Jordan Chester, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, DNOW

2:05 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.               Session #8: Sector Specific MSA Templates

2:40 p.m.                                 Groups Reconvene for Key Takeaways

3 p.m.                                       Adjourn

Sponsorship Opportunities

Enhance your company’s visibility by becoming a sponsor. Benefits include logo recognition, email announcements to all Energy Workforce Members, event webpage recognition, event signage, and mentions in post-event articles and social media.
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Sponsors

title sponsor

Kodiak

Lunch sponsor

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Coffee Sponsor

ClearSync

Reserved seating sponsor

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power & ai breakout sponsor

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Strategic Partners

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Secure your spot today and join us in shaping the future of supply chain management. Register Here.

For more information, please contact Maria Suarez.

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