Dean Camper , Ph.D., P.E. is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Saola Energy, where he leads the company’s engineering, technology development, and technical innovation efforts in the renewable fuels and energy industries. With extensive experience spanning refining, biofuels, research and development, and technology commercialization, Dr. Camper has worked on complex energy projects involving renewable diesel, hydrotreating, coking, crude compatibility, and advanced process technologies. His work has helped energy companies improve process performance, address operational challenges, and capture significant economic value. Throughout his career, Dr. Camper has led research and development programs that have generated more than $100 million in recovered lost-profit opportunities. Earlier in his career, he worked in refining research, where he contributed to technologies for understanding and preventing fouling in refinery processing equipment and improving the ability of refineries to process challenging crude-oil blends. At Saola Energy, Dr. Camper applies this combination of research expertise and practical engineering experience to the development and deployment of renewable fuel technologies. He has been involved in patented process technologies for renewable fuels, including a multistage approach to renewable fuel processing. Dr. Camper is a Professional Engineer in Chemical Engineering, licensed in Kansas. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, summa cum laude, from Mississippi State University and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. 2
Saola Energy Renewable fuels engineering and operations partner WHO WE ARE
Kansas-based | Founded in 2016 Engineering and operations support for ethanol, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel and biodiesel, serving clients in the United States and abroad.
CORE SERVICES
• Feasibility studies and owner’s engineer • Process design, P&IDs and detailed engineering • Project management and execution support
• Startup, commissioning and operator training • Expansions, efficiency upgrades and CHP • Ongoing technical and operations support
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
• Renewable diesel plant construction, startup, restart and capacity expansion • HVO/SAF feasibility and process-design support for projects worldwide • Ethanol upgrades spanning steam turbines, membrane dehydration, hammermills, liquefaction and plant expansion • Independent engineering, due diligence and novel biofuel catalyst development
Zach Pucci is a Director of Sales in the Permian Basin for NOV, a Houston-based corporation providing critical equipment, technologies, and services to the global energy industry, ranging from traditional oil and gas to renewables. Prior to joining NOV, he held operations leadership positions with Baker Hughes in Upstream Production Chemicals across the Rockies, West Coast, and the Permian Basin, while also working with their global digital teams to roadmap projects for internal and external applications. He spent several years as an Environmental Engineer for a coal mine, broadening his understanding of energy extraction issues and end use. He began his career with SLB performing wireline, seismic, and micro-seismic jobs across US Land. Zach holds a BSME from the University of Pittsburgh 2008 and a BS in Physics from Allegheny College 2006.
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We power the industries that power the world NOV Energy Products and Services integrates people, products, and technology to help our customers maximize efficiency and productivity in oil and gas drilling, completions, and production, both on land and offshore. With a strong emphasis on quality and reliability, our offerings extend beyond oil and gas to encompass other industrial sectors. Dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality turnkey solutions, we meet the dynamic needs of a modern energy landscape.
NOV Energy Equipment designs, builds, and supports the world’s most advanced drilling, production, and energy transition solutions. Within NOV Energy Equipment, we provide integrated systems and capital equipment for the global energy industry. We build on what works, using our deep expertise, project execution, and leading-edge technologies in support of our wide customer base to improve performance, increase uptime, and deliver returns in energy operations around the globe.
NOV Company Overview
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Dan Christenson serves as Director in the Renewable Fuels group at NextEra Energy Resources, where he leads the development of renewable natural gas (RNG) and carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) projects. In this role, he advances low-carbon fuel pathways by coordinating engineering and commercial activities and guiding multidisciplinary teams through project development and contracting. Prior to joining NextEra Energy Resources, he spent nearly two decades with Air Liquide and Airgas, where he held a range of technical and commercial positions supporting industrial gas technologies and emerging clean energy applications, including early hydrogen energy and mobility initiatives. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to organ, tissue, and cornea donation. He holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry from Gannon University.
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NextEra Energy is America’s leading energy infrastructure company
Florida Power & Light Company America’s largest electric utility
NextEra Energy Resources
~$272 B Enterprise Value1
America’s largest energy infrastructure developer
~76 GW in Operations2
Regulated electric and gas transmission
1. As of November 28, 2025 2. FPL and NextEra Energy Resources portfolio as of September 30, 2025; includes NextEra Energy’s ownership share of partially owned assets
Long-term contracted power generation, storage and customer supply
Patricia G. Tuite is a Managing Director in Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP. Patty has over forty years of power and utility expertise. Since joining Deloitte in 2002, Patty has extensive experience in the valuation of power generation and renewable energy facilities as well as federal tax cost segregation, and investment tax credits. Her experience in power generation spans several technologies including nuclear, coal, hydroelectric, gas turbine combined cycle, gas turbine simple cycle, waste to energy, geothermal, solar, biomass, and wind. Patty received her Chemical Engineering Degree from the University of Pittsburgh and her MS in Information Systems Management from Robert Morris University. Patty is a Certified Cost Professional (No. 2383) from the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering, International.
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Excellence in serving the renewable energy industry Representative renewable energy clients
Building on trust, embracing a new future The power of one Deloitte
Deloitte’s U.S. Renewable Energy practice
Deloitte brings a level of industry knowledge that is unmatched
Helps clients address critical challenges and execute initiatives designed to further their strategic objectives and deliver value for their shareholders.
In the US, Deloitte provides industry-leading audit & assurance, consulting, tax, and risk and financial advisory services to many of the world's most admired brands, including more than 90 percent of the Fortune 500 and more than 6,000 private and middle market companies.
Serves clients in all major renewable energy sectors including solar, wind, batteries biofuels/biomass, and geothermal.
Publishes research and analysis regularly that helps our clients understand the ever-evolving renewable energy marketplace
Offers a number of high-quality conferences and seminars addressing major renewable energy issues and offering valuable insight
We have more than 2,800 practitioners dedicated to the Power, Utility and Renewables sector
Independent Power Producers (IPPs): Companies solely focused on building, owning, and operating wind farms, solar arrays, and battery storage assets. Regulated Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs): Traditional power utilities that are rapidly modernizing their grids to handle distributed energy resources (like rooftop solar and EVs). Corporate Clean Energy Buyers: Fortune 500 companies seeking to eliminate their Scope 2 emissions via carbon offsets and green tariffs.
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Josh Higgins is a Development Manager with Oriden LLC in Pittsburgh, PA. Josh has been with Oriden since 2024 and primarily focuses on late-stage development of utility-scale solar projects through financing and construction. Josh also has experience in onboarding commercial offtakers, working with permitting agencies, and coordinating with local stakeholders to make projects successful. Prior to joining Oriden, Josh worked at Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP focusing on renewable energy valuation and machinery and equipment valuation in the oil and gas space. Josh received both his BS in Chemical Engineering and his MS in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, where he was also a member of the varsity cross country and track and field teams.
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ORIDEN Powering the connections; making clean energy possible.
WHO WE ARE
WHAT WE DO
Oriden is a full-service renewable energy developer with the experience to navigate complex development and the financial backing to take projects from concept to completion — generating clean power while creating lasting value in local communities.
6+ GW
100+
Markets
Solar & storage completed or developed since 2021
Years of combined energy industry legacy
Focused primarily on the MISO and PJM markets
OPPORTUNITIES FOR CO-OP Oriden will be considering co-op and internship positions for GRO students in both 2026 and 2027.
Site Selection & Origination
Environmental, Regulatory & Permitting
Interconnection
Market analysis, land suitability, and stakeholder engagement to secure high-potential sites.
Navigating regulations and compliance to mitigate risk and ensure smooth execution.
Grid capacity analysis and utility engagement to secure timely, cost-effective approvals.
EPC & Operations Design, procurement, and construction oversight, plus asset management that optimizes performance.
Strategic Partnerships
Project Financing
Project Marketing
Strong relationships with landowners, utilities, offtakers, and suppliers that speed timelines.
Flexible capital structuring, taxincentive expertise, and risk mitigation for bankability.
Tailored strategies that attract offtakers and investors and drive commercial success.
info@oridenpower.com • 225 North Shore Drive, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 • oridenpower.com
Loren Anderson has over 20 years of experience providing broad-based civil engineering, environmental, regulatory, energy, oil & gas, and site development programs and services. Currently he is the Director of Technical Affairs for the Marcellus Shale Coalition and facilitates and manages technical initiatives undertaken by the coalition to benefit industry and public stakeholders. Prior to working at the coalition, he worked for over 10 years in private consulting as a site/civil engineer and project manager. he spent time with three engineering and construction firms in Dayton, Ohio; Miami, Florida; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has spent the last 14 years with the Marcellus Shale Coalition. He is a native of South Hills, graduating from Upper St. Clair High School. He graduated from the University of Dayton with a BS in Civil & Environmental Engineering. While working full time, he earned an MS in Engineering Management from Robert Morris University. https://www.linkedin.com/in/loren-anderson-3597654/
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The Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) Marcellus Shale Coalition Member Companies • 160 diverse companies • Natural gas production, gathering, processing, transmission companies, as well as supply chain, contractors, professional service firms, and skilled trades.
Our Focus
Check out the Marcellus Shale Coalition’s Job Portal •
Includes links to the MSC’s 160 members’ career pages
Annual University Research Showcase Opportunity • Held as part of the MSC’s SHALE INSIGHT Conference (Third week of September)
• Serve as the unified voice of the shale gas industry in Pennsylvania at the federal, state and local level • Educate stakeholders regarding all aspects of natural gas development • Ensure safe and efficient industry operations
MARCELLUSCOALITION.ORG | @MARCELLUSGAS
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Adam Redling is Facilities Engineering & Emissions Manager with Range Resources-Appalachia, LLC. He has been with the company since 2013. He is primarily focused on the development and support of well site facilities. He also leads efforts to reduce emissions associated with the development and production of wellsites. He is a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania with more than 20 years of experience in design, construction and operation of industrial equipment. Redling holds two degrees in mechanical engineering: BSME University of Pittsburgh 2006 and MSME University of Pittsburgh 2012.
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Range Resources – Who We Are • An oil and gas operator located in Canonsburg, PA • Set apart by our family like culture and relationship with the local community • Drill, complete, and produce natural gas wells in the Marcellus and Utica Shales • A top 10 producer of natural gas and NGL’s in the US
• 570 total employees with a corporate headquarters in Ft. Worth Texas, and 420 employees in PA • All operations in Pennsylvania, with ‘core’ acreage in Washington County • 30+ years of top tier Marcellus inventory remaining
• A leader in environmental practices and constantly innovating to maximize efficiency • Our Summer Intern Program: • • • •
10-12 students across different backgrounds 12-week paid internship in office and field On-site field tours to every operation Group and individual presentations to the entire company
Dean L. Martin is Engineering Director - Technical Services with Marathon/MPLX. Dean has over 35 years of experience spanning the chemical, project management, zinc recycling, and natural gas industries. His academic background includes a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh (1989) and an MBA from Duquesne University (1997). Dean is married with two children, and they are all proud Pitt graduates.
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Marathon Petroleum PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Be a sophomore or junior in a discipline aligned with business needs • Demonstrate strong academic performance; transcript requested • Be open to opportunities at multiple MPC locations • Be a driven, analytical and resourceful team player with leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
Andy Iezzi is currently working for Geopetro LLC in Beaver County, PA. Andy has over twenty-five years of oil and gas experience covering most industry aspects. He has worked as a Petroleum Engineer in the Upstream Sector of the industry where he has made economic evaluations of geologic prospects, developed drilling and completion plans, and monitored production for conventional and unconventional wells. In addition, he has experience in facilities and pipeline construction covering both the Upstream and Midstream Sectors of the industry.
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• Purpose Statement: We seek to develop natural resources for the benefit of mankind.
Who We Are
• Mission: To build a healthy vibrant business which discovers, develops, and delivers natural resources through good stewardship of the resources and opportunities God providentially provides. • Main Office: Columbus, OH. • Field Operations: Darlington, PA and Columbiana, OH.
Will Chastka is a Business Specialist in Commercial Analytics at EQT Corporation, where he has focused on advanced analytics, AI implementation, and market intelligence for the past six years. He has twelve years of experience across the oil and gas sector, including roles as a Petroleum Production Engineer at Rex Energy, Natural Gas Storage Engineer at National Fuel, and System Planning Engineer at UGI Utilities. His expertise spans field operations, infrastructure optimization, data visualization, and predictive modeling. Chastka holds a BS in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from Penn State University, an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, and an MS in Business Analytics from Carnegie Mellon University.
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J.E.B. Bolen is EVP of Operations at EQT. His responsibilities include the Master Operations Schedule, the field development plan, the Midstream business, land acquisitions, permitting and surface construction, EHS functions, supply chain & procurement, and a variety of other categories. He has been in the energy industry for 14 years (since 2012), having worked for BP, Rice Energy, and EQT. He has field experience as a drilling engineer trainee in East Texas (Cotton Valley Shale), a night company man for a coring and appraisal project in the oil sands of northern Alberta, and a workover engineer on the north slope of Alaska. From 2002 to 2012, he was an officer and helicopter pilot in the USMC, completing multiple Marine Expeditionary Unit deployments onboard ships at sea. He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 2002 with a degree in Control Systems Engineering. Before that, he served in the Navy for two years as a nuclear steam plant mechanic, having successfully completed the Navy Nuclear Power training pipeline. 21
America’s Premier Natural Gas Company NEPA
~125k core net acres
OH
~85k core net acres
SWPA
~565k core net acres
WV
7.5 billion
Core net acres – the most in Appalachia
10.5 billion
Cubic feet of natural gas produced daily
Integrated Natural Gas Company of scale in America
Cubic feet of natural gas gathered daily
4,000
Net Zero
3,700
Horizontal wells
Scope 1 & 2 GHG Upstream Emissions
Pipeline miles
~700
>1,500
986,000
Well pads
Employees of every skill set
~345k core net acres
> 1.1 million
The Only
Horsepower of active compression horsepower
Critical infrastructure spanning the largest Appalachian resource base
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Eric Luckey is the Vice President of Completions and Water at CNX Resources, where he oversees all technical and operational efforts for both departments. Over his 21-year career in the energy industry, he has worked across several major U.S. basins—including the Anadarko, Eagle Ford, and Appalachian basins. He has held engineering and leadership roles at Baker Hughes, Noble Energy, and EOG Resources. Eric graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2004 with a degree in mechanical engineering.
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Ultra-low carbon intensity natural gas — powering Appalachia WHO WE ARE
Pittsburgh-area natural gas company HQ in Canonsburg, PA — ~20 miles from Pitt. Founded 1864. NYSE: CNX. One of the largest U.S. natural gas producers Operating in the Marcellus & Utica Shale across PA, OH and WV, plus coalbed methane in VA (largest natural gas producer in VA). "Appalachia First" Vision Local jobs, local investment, radically transparent operations, and reliable energy for the region's manufacturers and grid.
BY THE NUMBERS
~1.7 Bcfe of natural gas produced every day (2025)
4 states PA · OH · WV · VA operating footprint
162 years
of energy operations (founded when Lincoln was President)
WHAT WE DO
~$175k median annual compensation
Exploration & Production
Midstream & Pipelines
Technology Advancements
Drill and produce natural gas from Marcellus & Utica Shale primarily
Gather, process and transport gas through company-owned infrastructure
On-site CNG/LNG, methane capture and beneficial use leader, ultra-low carbon fuels
YES — CNX will be interviewing GRO students for co-ops and internships in 2026–2027. cnx.com/careers
John Gargani graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering with Petroleum Specialization from the University of Pittsburgh in 1986. John has over 30 years of experience in the oil and natural gas industry including various technical and managerial/executive positions at both Conoco Inc in Midland, Texas and Southwestern Energy Company in Houston, Texas. John retired in 2017 and currently serves on various non-profit Boards including the Swanson School of Engineering Board of Visitors.
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John Karish is a 1973 petroleum engineering graduate of Pitt and is currently retired. He has worked for BP and its legacy companies for 25 years in a variety of roles and global locations (6 continents). Assignments included drilling engineering/operations, technical auditing and leadership development. During the last 15 years of his career, he was the Corporate Director of HSE for Ensco plc, an international offshore drilling contractor, based in Dallas and Houston, with global responsibilities. John has also been very active in both the SPE (Legion of Honor) and the IADC – including various awards, conference program committees and manuscript submissions.
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Mohan Kelkar received his MS in Petroleum Engineering and PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. He was a faculty of Petroleum Engineering for 42 years and Chair of Petroleum Engineering program for 19 years at the University of Tulsa. He is author or co-author of three books and more than 70 refereed publications and more than 250 technical presentations and has won numerous SPE international awards including Distinguished Member, Honorary Member, Distinguished Service, and Distinguished International Faculty Awards.
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Bill Foley graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in the class of 1982. Bill spent 40 years working as a Petroleum Engineer at Chevron, where he made significant contributions before retiring. He began his career as a production engineer and became Chevron’s artificial lift expert, serving in that role for approximately 12 years and led several API committees for the industry. Later in his career, Bill transitioned into reservoir engineering, specializing as a reservoir simulation expert and helped teach and develop courses in reservoir simulation including simulation of naturally fractured reservoirs. His expertise led him to multiple overseas assignments, including roles in Venezuela, Angola, Nigeria, Argentina, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Canada, and France. Following his technical assignments, Bill moved into management where he supervised a team of simulation engineers. During the last decade of his career, he led multidisciplinary teams of engineers and earth scientists. Together, they conducted assurance reviews for major capital projects, assessing all technical work performed and summarizing project risks for corporate decision-makers. Also taught course about subsurface project management for Chevron. After retirement, serves as a member of the Pitt Advisory Board for Chemical and Petroleum Engineering. Current technical interests include understanding AI applications and following latest developments in oil field technology. 28