HOUSTON— Today, the Energy Workforce & Technology Council elected a slate of new officers and industry leaders during their 2026 Annual Meeting, held in Tucson, Arizona. These individuals, who will serve one-year terms as Council chairs and vice chairs, and three-year terms as board and Advisory Board members, bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their roles.
The newly elected leadership will help guide the energy services and technology sector through one of the most consequential operating environments in recent years, where workforce, innovation, and execution directly determine the pace of American energy production.
“It’s an honor to serve as Chair of Energy Workforce & Technology Council,” said newly appointed EWTC Board Chair, Ron Gusek, CEO, President & Director, Liberty Energy. “Our industry is being called on to deliver more than ever before, and that requires strong leadership, continuous innovation, and steady performance throughout every part of the value chain. EWTC plays a central role in bringing this sector together, and I look forward to working with our Board and members to strengthen our workforce, advance our capabilities, and guarantee we are positioned to meet growing energy demand.”
“I’m proud to serve as Vice Chair and support EWTC’s mission,” said Lyndal Cissell, President, North America Land, SLB. “The energy services sector is at the center of promoting reliable, scalable energy delivery, and the course forward will be defined by how effectively we combine technology, talent, and execution. Through collaboration across our industry, we have an opportunity to promote meaningful progress, strengthening performance, advancing innovation, and building a workforce equipped to meet the demands of a swiftly evolving energy landscape.”
Representing more than 625,000 American jobs, the energy services sector plays a central role in delivering the energy required to power economic growth in the United States and support global demand. The newly elected Board will focus on strengthening workforce pipelines, advancing operational innovation, and ensuring the industry can meet that demand with speed and efficiency.
The following were elected to the Board of Directors:
- Chair – Ron Gusek, CEO, President & Director, Liberty Energy
- Vice Chair –Lyndal Cissell, President, North America Land, SLB
- Finance Chair – Lloyd Hajdik, President & CEO, Oil States International
- Immediate Past Chair – Sam Sledge, CEO & Director, ProPetro Services
- Chair Emeritus – Scott Livingston, President, Energy Products and Services Equipment, NOV
- Membership Director – Megan Oberly, VP Marketing & Product Management, H&P
- Policy Director – Matt Armstrong, VP Global Government & Regulatory Affairs, Baker Hughes
- Well Servicing Director – Ryan Phillips, CEO, Axis Energy Services
- Wireline Director – Lucas Gjovig, CEO, GO Wireline
- Director-at-Large – Stuart Bodden, President & CEO, Ranger Energy Services
- Director-at-Large – Ryan Ezell, CEO, Flotek Industries
- Director-at-Large – Aaron Jenkins, Vice President & General Manager Oil & Gas, Caterpillar Oil & Gas
- Director-at-Large – Neal Lux, President & CEO, F-E-T
- Director-at-Large – Shawn Stasiuk, SVP Completion & Product Division, Halliburton
- Director-at-Large – Jocelyn Waggoner, VP – Core Technologies, TechnipFMC
Newly Appointed Advisory Board Members
- Kyle O’Neill, CFO, Superior Energy Services
- Lindsy Sallee, SVP- Rig Technologies, Sales & Product Line, NOV
- Mickey McKee, President and Chief Executive Officer, Kodiak Gas Services
- Melissa Cougle, CFO, Ranger Energy Services
- Jordan West, Mustang Cat
- Steven Anderson, President & CEO, Evolution Well Services
- Craig Lange, Managing Director, WestRiver Group
- Gabriel Rio, President & CEO, Milestone Environmental Services
- Daniel Hindes, COO, ClearWell Dynamics
- Kyle Ramachandran, President, Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc.
- Lyle Williams, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, FET
Reappointed to the Advisory Board
- Kristen Agha, CHRO, HMH
- Dustin Anderson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Kimray, Inc.
- Courtney Brownie, VP of Finance & Commercial, Power Solutions, NexTier
- Kyle Chapman, EVP – Global Operations, Levare
- Keith Chometsky, President, MS Directional, Patterson-UTI
- David Christmas, CEO, Peak Completions
- David De Roode, Lockton Partner and Executive Vice President, Lockton Companies
- Todd Ennenga, Director of Government Affairs, Halliburton
- Katherine Hargis, SVP, CAO, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Key Energy Services
- Kevin Kennett, President of Products and Services, GR Energy Services
- Jill Massonne, Director, Global Off-Highway Sales, Allison Transmission
- Shawn Maxson, Principal – Oil and Gas Strategy Practice Lead, Deloitte
- Scott McCurdy, CEO, Encino Environmental Services
- Andy McDowell, President, Upright Digital
- Bruce Miller, VP, Director of Government & Industry Affairs, SLB
- Christopher Olson, Vice President, Government Relations, Weatherford
- Doug Orr, Founder & President, Pioneer Leadership Advisors
- David Paradis, CEO, GD Energy Products
- Clent Rawlinson, Senior Vice President, Process Solutions, DNOW
- Sanjiv Shah, Managing Director and Global Co- Head Energy & Power Investment Banking, Piper Sandler
- Daniel Watson, Chief Development Officer, Steel Alloys & Services
- Jim Wicklund, Managing Director, Client Relations & Business Development, PPHB
About EWTC:
Energy Workforce & Technology Council is the national trade association for the global energy technology and services sector, representing more than 625,000 U.S. jobs in the technology-driven energy value chain. Energy Workforce works to advance member policy priorities and empower the energy workforce of the future.
Karina Erickson, Communications Director, writes about the Energy Workforce & Technology Council. Click here to subscribe to the Energy Workforce newsletter, which highlights sector-specific issues, best practices, activities and more.
