Associate Section Open Position Vote 2023


Voting will close July 24, 2023.

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Meet the Candidates

Associate Section Open Position Vote 2023
Voting is open to the Accredited Representative for each Associate member in good standing.
Voting is open from June 28 – July 24.  The results will be announced on August 1, 2023.

The following Associate Members in good standing have applied for the four open positions to serve on the associate section. The term will be January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2026.  Please select your top four from the following six candidates:

Andy Shingledecker

Area Manager
Campos EPC


Previous SGA Activities

TIMP 2019 Mega Rule presentation/panel (WSB)

Previous SGA Committee Volunteer Roles

Business Development (2022) Chair
IMC (Integrity Management & Compliance) (2019) Vice Chair

Other Relevant Professional Activities, Awards & Memberships

AMPP member, Conferences committee AWS IEC conference chair (AMPP Program Chair)

Why would you like this position?

Industry betterment /improvement. I believe Associate members have a critical stake in this industry and organization. We need to engage and empower our associate members to speak up and have their voices heard.

What talents and/or perspectives can you bring to the committee, committee activities, and committee events?

Leadership and engagement. I have diverse skills attained through a lengthy and varied work experience. Capable leader open to new perspectives and ideas.

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Jason Garland

VP of Sales & Marketing Services
EGW Utilities


Previous SGA Activities

Attended numerous SGA events over the last 15 years with my previous employer.

Previous SGA Committee Volunteer Roles

OQ and Training Committee 2019-present

Other Relevant Professional Activities, Awards & Memberships

Various board and committee positions with numerous state and national committees
Member of the Gild of Ancient Supplers
SGA Natural Gas Champion
Langevin Learning Trainer Certificate.

Why would you like this position?

To help support and promote the use of natural gas as a safe, reliable, and abundant source of American energy. Also to be able to network with industry professionals and help broaden their opportunity to expand their network of peers as well.

What talents and/or perspectives can you bring to the committee, committee activities, and committee events?

As a member of multiple other associations, I feel I could help bring a balanced view to SGA. With EGW, we have a strong network of SMEs that we could leverage to support SGA needs.

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Laura Morrow

VP of Communications
Artera Service / Miller Pipeline


Previous SGA Activities

I’ve worked with SGA since I’ve been in the industry. Before, it was organizing the backend of exhibits with Miller Pipeline, but now I have attended many of the Natural Gas Connect shows over the last few years. I also worked with SGA on a few projects for Artera for social media content.

Previous SGA Committee Volunteer Roles

Recently, I was part of the Associate Focus Group for SGA in February 2023.

Other Relevant Professional Activities, Awards & Memberships

I am proud to be a member of both the American Gas Association (AGA) and the MEA. With a decade of experience in the industry, I have had the privilege of working from the contractor’s perspective, where I have played a crucial role in shaping and effectively communicating the inspiring narratives of numerous exceptional companies within the industry. These companies, in turn, provide invaluable support to our utility customers. My work predominantly occurs behind the scenes, ensuring that the stories of these remarkable industry players are thoughtfully crafted and effectively shared. By leveraging my expertise, I contribute to highlighting the vital contributions and innovative solutions these companies bring to the utility sector.

Why would you like this position?

I am eager to serve as part of this committee because I strongly believe that having a seat at the table will enable me to serve as an advocate for this esteemed organization and effectively communicate the compelling story of our industry. With my extensive background in communications, public relations, and marketing, I bring a unique skill set that complements the expertise of other committee members. In today’s landscape, it is crucial to align our objectives and proactively engage with our stakeholders. By leveraging my skills and experience, I am confident in my ability to contribute meaningfully to the committee’s goals and objectives, ultimately driving greater awareness, understanding, and support for our organization and the industry we represent.

What talents and/or perspectives can you bring to the committee, committee activities, and committee events?

As mentioned above, a different perspective and background but also the contractor/operator side of the business to work alongside other industry professionals to align goals with SGA and the industry.

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Luke Litteken

Executive Vice President
Mears


Previous SGA Activities

Officer of SGA Board, 2020-2023
Chair of the Board SGA, 2023
SGA Board member 2018-2020

Previous SGA Committee Volunteer Roles

Chair, Audit and Finance Committee
Chair, Planning Committee
Chair, Executive Conference Planning Committee

Other Relevant Professional Activities, Awards & Memberships

Chair, CEWD, COGA

Why would you like this position?

To be able to create a collaborative and meaningful impact for all SGA members by maximizing the value of partnership and expertise.

What talents and/or perspectives can you bring to the committee, committee activities, and committee events?

Leadership, operations experience for gas distribution, and facilitation.

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Ray Payne

Geographical Discipline Leader
Colliers Engineering & Design


Previous SGA Activities

None to date.

Previous SGA Committee Volunteer Roles

None to date.

Other Relevant Professional Activities, Awards & Memberships

Past secretary and president of local chapter of the Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio

Why would you like this position?

Possibly

What talents and/or perspectives can you bring to the committee, committee activities, and committee events?

Professional Land Surveyor, with over 30 years of experience. 15 years of experience working directly for contractor. Over 15 years of experience working for consultants.

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Tom Menken

Strategic Account Manager
Border States


Previous SGA Activities

NA

Previous SGA Committee Volunteer Roles

NA

Other Relevant Professional Activities, Awards & Memberships

Past MEA Board Member from 2012-2018
AGA Operations
Bronze Award of Merit

Why would you like this position?

To make sure the associate members benefit from the conferences and make sure it’s worth their time attending. As well as spending the funds to support.

What talents and/or perspectives can you bring to the committee, committee activities, and committee events?

Being in the industry for 30 years, I have been exposed to some great and challenging times. have ideas that will make each conference enjoyable and benefit the members as well.

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