This article was originally published in the 25Q3 LINK newsletter.
Fireside Chat With Memphis Light, Gas & Water And Enbridge
Reliable energy is not just about infrastructure, it’s about people. At our latest Accredited Natural Gas Executive (ANGE) program session, I had the privilege of hosting a fireside chat with Alonzo Weaver, SVP & COO and SGA Board Member, Ursula Madden, VP of Corporate Communications, of Memphis Light, Gas & Water (MLGW) the largest three-service municipal utility in the U.S. and Teresa Wilson, VP Customer Care, Gas Distribution and Storage of Enbridge.
Dynamic Leadership at The Table
With four decades at MLGW, Alonzo brings unmatched boots-on-the-ground experience and strategic vision. He oversees engineering, construction, and maintenance and is deeply committed to employee safety, community reliability, and disciplined decision-making. When new ideas are brought forward, Alonzo ensures MLGW runs rigorous analysis before taking action, a model of thoughtful leadership in an industry where public trust is paramount.
Alonzo and I were joined by two incredible leaders:
- Ursula Madden, VP of Corporate Communications at MLGW, who is building trust and transparency with customers as MLGW undertakes transformational infrastructure investments.
- Teresa Wilson, VP of Customer Care, Gas Distribution & Storage at Enbridge and a member of SGA’s Executive Council. Teresa not only shared her expertise from across the energy sector (electricity, natural gas transmission, distribution, and power markets) but also serves as a mentor in our ANGE program, investing her time and sharing her experience to help develop the next generation of natural gas executives.
Together, Alonzo, Ursula, and Teresa modeled what it takes to Share, Grow, and Advance:
- Share – bringing real-world insights from municipal utilities and multinational companies to the table.
- Grow – investing in workforce development through mentorship and leadership programs like ANGE.
- Advance – driving reliability and resiliency for the communities they serve through smart planning and execution.
ANGE is the only program of its kind in the U.S. that blends executive education, mentorship, and peer connection for natural gas leaders. Here’s what participation delivers:
- Strategic Insight: Learn from leaders like Alonzo, Ursula, and Teresa who are shaping the industry.
- Mentorship & Networking: Connect with peers and senior executives who are invested in your growth.
- Applied Learning: Translate lessons directly into better decisions for your teams.
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Enroll Now: Cohort 3 of the Accredited Natural Gas Executive Program
The fireside chat with leaders from MLGW and Enbridge reflects the caliber of access that ANGE
participants experience throughout the program. These conversations aren’t theoretical. They are real exchanges with executives who are shaping strategy, culture and reliability in our industry today.
With Cohort 2 well underway, applications are now open for Cohort 3 and will close when we hit capacity at 25 candidates. This is your opportunity to join a select group of leaders who will benefit from:
- Executive engagement: Direct access to senior decision-makers across the natural gas value chain.
- Academic rigor: Graduate-level curriculum through the University of Oklahoma, paired with SGA’s industry expertise.
- Career-defining impact: Dual credentialing, mentorship and connections that strengthen both individual leaders and the companies that invest in them.
The program investment is $15,000—an intentional investment that most companies make on behalf of their leaders, underscoring the value they place on preparing executives for the future.
If you have been impressed with the experience of past cohorts, now is the time to take action. Seats will fill quickly, and applications will close once the cohort reaches capacity.
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