Speakers for our 63rd Annual Meeting Revealed
The clock is ticking! Register today to reserve your seat at our 63rd Annual Meeting!
Our Chair, South Carolina’s Gov. Henry McMaster, is hosting the 3-day event this September 17-19 at the Westin Poinsett in the heart of Greenville’s historic downtown. The picturesque city of Greenville is situated in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the Reedy River. It boasts a multitude of bucolic outdoor activities as well as appetizing offerings for the foodie in your family—all within walking distance of the hotel! This charming Southern town was just named one of America’s hottest destinations—landing at #14 on The New York Times list of “52 Places to Go in 2023” among global destinations.
Confirmed Speakers
The meeting will feature energy and environmental experts from industry, academia, state legislatures, and the federal government. View the preliminary list of confirmed speakers below.
Speakers
Honorable Henry McMaster
Governor of South Carolina
Honorable Brian Kemp
Governor of Georgia
Honorable Bill Lee
Governor of Tennessee
The Honorable Thomas Alexander
Senate President, South Carolina
Del. Lorig Charkoudian Maryland
Honorable Jim Powell
SSEB Federal Representative
Rep. William E. “Bill” Sandifer, III
South Carolina
Sen. Ken Yager
Tennessee
Andrew Bateman
Deputy Executive Director, South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff
Noel Black
Sr. Vice President of Federal Regulatory Affairs, Southern Company
Honorable Dan Brouillette
Ethel Bunch
Founder & CEO, Sustain SC
Michael P. Callahan
State President – South Carolina, Duke Energy
Lee Chapman
Executive Vice President, External Affairs, Jackson EMC
Honorable Brad Crabtree
Asst. Sec. for Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, U.S. Department of Energy
Morgan Crapps
Dir. of Public Affairs and Govt. Relations, Redwood Materials
Honorable Glenn Davis
Director, Virginia Department of Energy
Honorable Jeff Duncan
U.S. House of Representatives, South Carolina
David Fountain
Executive Vice President and General Counsel, TVA
John Frick
Vice President, Government Relations, The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina
Bobby Hamill
Senior Director, Environmental Policy, NRECA
Dr. Tim Hardee
President, South Carolina Technical College System
Sara Hazzard
President & CEO, South Carolina Manufacturers
Alliance
W. Keller Kissam
President – Dominion Energy South Carolina
Katharine Kollins
President, Southeastern Wind Coalition
Lindsay Leonard
Senior Director for National Strategy and Engagement, Boeing
The Honorable Harry M. Lightsey, III
Secretary, South Carolina Department of Commerce
Bruce McKay
Senior Director, External Affairs, BHE Gas Transmission & Storage | Carolinas Natural Gas Coalition
Thomas Miller
Regulatory & Strategy Senior Manager, bp America
Tracy Montross
Regional Director of Government Affairs, American Airlines
Vayl S. Oxford
Member, Director for Global Security Affairs, Savannah River National Laboratory
Tim Ponseti
Vice President of Operations, SERC Reliability Corporation
Brian Smith
Senior Director, Government Affairs and Policy, GE Vernova
David Stallwitz
Managing Director, Business Development – Emerging Energy, Phillips 66
Jimmy Staton
President and CEO, Santee Cooper
Pamela Venzke
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer – Americas, Ørsted
Honorable Knox H. White
Mayor of Greenville
After the meeting ends, Greenville is a convenient location for day trips to other popular destinations in the region. Asheville, North Carolina, known for its arts scene and the Biltmore Estate, is just a short drive away, as are various vineyards and outdoor attractions. You can learn more about the historic city here. Reserve your hotel room today, and we’ll see you in Greenville!
