Event Summary
The program will review how the TPAA came together, how we extend 811 messaging throughout all 254 counties in Texas and the current state of Texas growth that is causing a burden on assets.
Attendees will receive 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon completion.
Course Objectives
- What the TPAA is doing
- How the TPAA can further your program
- Texas organization for Texas only
Who Should Attend
Texas Natural Gas providers (distribution and transmission)
Meet Your Instructor
Deirdre Rose Goggins
Deirdre Rose Goggins joined Texas Gas Service as a legal assistant in 2013. Since 2015, she has served as a Public Awareness Specialist and 3rd Party Damage Reporting. To advance Public Awareness and safety, Deirdre served on the Damage Prevention Council Board of Texas, the second largest damage prevention council in the United States with 26 chapters in Texas. She is active in the Central Texas Damage Prevention Chapter, has served as chairman, and is instrumental in bringing Natural Gas education to excavators through the chapter’s safety education events and programs. In addition, Deirdre is active in Natural Gas education for children through the local Boys & Girls Clubs, 4H and school district education opportunities. She serves on the Texas Pipeline Alliance Association steering committee.
Deirdre holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication and a Master’s in Science for Management and Leadership.
Work history includes over 25 years in law firm and consulting houses’ operations and administration.