LAFAYETTE, La. (July 27, 2020) – The Young Professionals of LAGCOE recently unveiled the 2020 Energy Leadership Program, set to kick off this August. The program aims to develop leadership skills, a better understanding of industry-related legislation, and will provide training to become stronger, more collaborative and active leaders of our industry and community. There will be 4 sessions held on each Thursday in August from 7:30 am - 9 am at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette:

SESSION 1 - AUGUST 6, 2020

PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP THROUGH INCLUSION, COLLABORATION, AND INNOVATION

• Gary Landry, President of Stric-Lan Companies LLC & Chairman of LAGCOE Board of Directors

• Jonathan Shirley, LEED Center Program Manager - Operations & Programs, UL Moody College of Business

  SESSION 2 – AUGUST 13, 2020

  THE IMPACT OF THE ENERGY INDUSTRY IN ACADIANA

• Jim Doré, Meeting Facilitator & Vistage Advisory Chair, Vistage Worldwide, Inc., Member of LAGCOE BOD

• Dr. Michael Martin, Cheryl Courrégé Burguières/Board of Regents Professor in History, UL Lafayette

• Dr. Gary A. Wagner, Professor of Economics at UL Moody College of Business

• Jonathan Shirley, LEED Center Program Manager - Operations & Programs, UL Moody College of Business

  SESSION 3 – AUGUST 20, 2020

  ACTIVATING GOVERNMENTAL INVOLVEMENT ON THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS

  • Mike Moncla, President of Moncla Companies & Member of LAGCOE Board of Directors

  • Gifford Briggs, President of Louisiana Oil and Gas Association

  • Dawn Cole, Lobbyist & Principal Owner of Full Circle Strategies, LLC & Member of LAGCOE Board of Directors

    SESSION 4 – AUGUST 27, 2020

    MOVING FORWARD: ENERGIZING YOUR LEARNING INTO LEADERSHIP

• Tully Blanchard, Business Development Manager of Billet CNC/Synergy Resources & Member of LAGCOE BOD

• Larry Tolleson, VP - Operations & Drilling of Renaissance Offshore & Chairman-Elect of LAGCOE Board of Directors

• Deidre Toups, President of Stabil Drill

• Jill Meaux, Managing Partner, Facilitator and Coach of Excelerant

  Registration is now open at LAGCOE.com/Events and is limited to 15 class participants. Open to all members of the Young Professionals of LAGCOE working in the energy industry or recently displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic, LAGCOE is offering the program for the nominal fee of $75 which covers the cost of session activities. To learn more about the Young Professionals of LAGCOE or become a member visit https://www.lagcoe.com/Organization/young-professionals.

  COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

  At this time, the 2020 Energy Leadership Program is scheduled to be a live experience. LAGCOE staff is closely monitoring recommendations on city, state and national levels in regards to public gatherings, and will shift to a virtual experience, should the situation arise.

  LAGCOE has set policies to mitigate risk for participants of the Energy Leadership Program. However, there is no policy that can remove all risk. Choosing to attend the program obligates the individual to follow all protocols set by LAGCOE and The Petroleum Club of Lafayette, who are adhering to protocols required by Louisiana Department of Health.

  2020 Energy Leadership Program participants are encouraged to wear masks in all public spaces. Seating shall be assigned so that a minimum of 6 feet of distance between individuals is maintained and will be arranged in a way that allows for circulation and egress.

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LAGCOE is a nonprofit energy industry organization focused on educational programs and a technical exposition & conference.

LAGCOE’s mission is to cultivate economic growth of the energy industry by facilitating domestic & global business development and fostering the energy workforce pipeline. LAGCOE’s vision is to be a robust, sustainable community of energy companies and volunteers that promotes energy education and awareness, connects businesses with opportunities, and showcases the Gulf Coast’s technical innovations to the world. Learn more at LAGCOE.com.