Liz Bowman leads strategic communications, messaging, and media relations for AXPC.  She joined AXPC from the American Petroleum Institute (API), where she was the director of communications and marketing. Ms. Bowman previously served as Communications Director for U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), and as the Associate Administrator for Public Affairs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  In this role, she served as the top EPA spokesperson, and managed communications for the confirmation of Senate-confirmed associate administrators and the Deputy Administrator.  She also worked in top communications roles for public affairs firms, associations, corporations, and advocacy campaigns.

SGN Interview With Liz Bowman From AXPC

Mike Sommers is the 15th chief executive of the American Petroleum Institute (API), the largest national trade association representing all aspects of America's natural gas and oil industry.4

Mike recently traveled to Northeast Pennsylvania to visit with Marcellus Shale operators like Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation and Williams. He also visited with business leaders, community leaders, and toured the brand new Lackawanna College Center in Tunkhannock, which hosts the School of Petroleum & Natural Gas. 

Since his appointment in July 2018, Sommers has overseen the strategic realignment of API’s priorities and advocacy efforts, introducing an integrated organizational structure and core API Principles. Among other initiatives, he has led the adoption of the industry’s solutions-oriented position on climate change, the development of an industrywide narrative to broaden the sector’s base of support, and the increased utilization and visibility of API standards and safety programs.

Mike Sommers API President & CEO

Chris Heck, President/CEO of the Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce joined the program to discuss the tremendous impact energy development, specifically natural gas, is having on western PA & the great Pittsburgh area. Chris focuses his comments on the build-out of the Royal Dutch Shell petrochemical plant, the development of natural gas underneath the Pittsburgh Airport, the rebuilding and expansion of the Pittsburgh Airport, and the development of a microgrid on the airport's campus.

Chris Heck, President of the Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber

David Callahan is president of the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC), a leading trade association focused on unconventional shale development from the Marcellus and Utica plays. He joins SGN to discuss RGGI and how impactful this poor public policy decision will be. Dave also discusses the proposed methane tax in D.C.

MSC President Dave Callahan discusses RGGI & Methane Tax

Sarah Johnson leads Costy's Energy Services business development across the Marcellus. She joins SGN to discuss Costy's evolution in the energy business and discusses the many career opportunities Costy's has available in the energy industry.

Sarah Johnson Costy's Energy Services

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Shale Directories Meet a Member podcast: Rick Lantz Beaver Excavating

Company Website: www.beaverexcavating.com

The Beaver Excavating Company
Since its inception in 1953, Beaver Excavating has provided the highest quality product at a competitive price with the highest level of service. Named after “Natures Engineer”, Beaver defines industry standards for earthmoving and construction projects and has never lost sight of its core values that were established over a half century ago: Safety, Quality, Loyalty, Integrity, Pride, Customer Focus, and Community Service.

Beaver outperforms other companies in earthwork, highway construction, cast-in-place concrete, underground utilities, demolition, and site-related civil services. Whether Commercial, Industrial, or Heavy/Highway, Beaver delivers more value and success for each dollar invested by our customers.


ShaleDirectories.com is now the #1 on-line directory covering Appalachian Basin (Marcellus and Utica), Bakken, Eagle Ford and Permian Basin. The Shale Directories’ management team brings to its members an unequaled depth in internet marketing and advertising focused on the oil and gas industry solely plus best business practices.

SHALE DIRECTORIES MEET A MEMBER RickLantz - BeaverExcavating 10 - 2-19

The natural gas impact tax has shared the tremendous rewards of responsible energy development with all Pennsylvanians and lifted the state economy. During a September 2019 press conference hosted by the Marcellus Shale Coalition in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, State, and Local officials highlight the $1.7 billion generated by the impact tax (also known as the impact fee or Act 13). More than $1 billion of which has gone to support community initiatives and another half-billion has aided statewide infrastructure projects.

Tom Henry Wyoming County Commissioner

Daniel B. Markind joins the Shale Gas News to discuss Iran, its unique and challenging history, and why this country was so influential in global energy markets but not as much anymore! 

Dan has over 35 years of experience as an airport, real estate, and corporate transactional attorney. During that time, he has represented some of the largest companies in the United States in sophisticated purchase, sale, financing, leasing, zoning and land use, workout, and development matters.Over the last 10 years, Mr. Markind has developed a sub-specialty in energy issues, including renewable energy and oil and gas development and leasing. He speaks widely on Marcellus Shale and other mineral extraction and energy issues and has been asked to give testimony on oil and gas issues before the Pennsylvania State Senate. He represents numerous companies and individuals involved in different capacities related to solar and wind energy development, natural gas and oil leasing, production, transmission and waste disposal. He has developed and writes regularly for his energy blog, Marcellus Shale Update, and has recently been tapped by Forbes.com to be a contributor on Marcellus Shale Energy issues.

Iran & Why American Energy Development Has Changed Everything!

Shale Directories Meet a Member podcast: Bryan Hum of Green Valley Seed

Company Website: www.greenvalleyseed.com

ShaleDirectories.com is now the #1 online directory covering Appalachian Basin (Marcellus and Utica), Bakken, Eagle Ford, and Permian Basin. The Shale Directories’ management team brings to its members an unequaled depth in internet marketing and advertising focused on the oil and gas industry solely plus best business practices.

SHALE DIRECTORIES MEET A MEMBER BryanHum - GreenValleySeed

Because so much of shale gas news in the popular media comes from anti-drilling special interests, it’s refreshing when there is a voice to lay out the other side of the story. Now, there is one.

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