2025 Energy Symposium: The Golden Age of Natural Gas

9:30 AM: Change in the Regulatory Environment with the New Administration

Former FERC Commissioner Bernard L. McNamee is a partner at McGuireWoods and a senior advisor at McGuireWoods Consulting. McNamee is also the Street Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law at Appalachian School of Law. McNamee is widely regarded as a leader on energy policy and the law. Before being nominated by the president and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, McNamee served in the U.S. Department of Energy as Executive Director of the Office of Policy and Deputy General Counsel for Energy Policy. During his career, McNamee has served as a senior policy advisor to a U.S. Senator, and served four attorneys general in two states (Virginia and Texas), and was a policy advisor to a Virginia governor. In addition, McNamee practiced energy law for almost 9-years representing clients at the Virginia State Corporation Commission and the North Carolina Utilities Commission. McNamee received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and his law degree from Emory University School of Law.

11:00 AM: Breaking Ground: From Young Pipeline Professional to Industry Leader

At the Energy Symposium’s Next Generation Leaders session, Tyler — recognized as SGA’s 2024 Chair’s Rising Leader — will offer a personal and inspiring look into his journey as an emerging voice in the energy industry. As a young professional, Tyler has navigated a path shaped by meaningful opportunities through SGA’s ANGE (Accredited Natural Gas Executive), his leadership of the Young Pipeline Professionals (YPP), and active involvement with the INGAA Foundation. He’ll reflect on how these platforms have not only supported his growth but also empowered him to drive change and contribute to broader industry advocacy. His story will serve as a springboard for discussing how early-career professionals can shape the future of energy through engagement, collaboration, and purpose-driven leadership.

Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how getting involved — early and often — can open doors, build networks, and create real impact in the energy sector. Tyler’s journey demonstrates that the next generation doesn’t just inherit the future of energy — they help build it.