Women in Energy Event Nominations Needed by March 2nd
The Energy Advocates are set to kick off their 2007 Centennial Events. The first event will honor women that have served in the energy industry statewide, regionally, and/or nationally. Christine Hansen, Executive Director of the Interstate Oil & Gas Compact Commission, is slated to be the luncheon keynote speaker. Honoree nominations are due March 2nd.
Tulsa, OK (PRWEB) February 28, 2007 -- The Energy Advocates will help celebrate Oklahoma's Centennial with a series of four official Centennial events. The first in the series will be the "Salute to Women in Energy" that will honor the women who have been involved in the energy industry.
Nominations for women to be honored at the event are due March 2nd, 2007. Nominees can be from any facet of the Energy Industry. The conference staff have received many nominations, but are keeping the call open to make sure all those who desire to be a part are given the opportunity. To make a recommendation for someone to be honored, you can call the Tulsa Headquarters at (918) 599-7767 or email the organization at info@energyadvocates.org.
Christine Hansen, Executive Director of the Interstate Oil & Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC), will be the luncheon keynote speaker. Prior to becoming Executive Director of the IOGCC, Hansen was in private law practice and had been a senior executive officer with two large utility companies. "Her experience and accomplishments are extensive. We are excited to have her speaking at this event," said Mark A. Stansberry, President of The Energy Advocates.
The event will be held on March 26th, 2007 at the Tulsa Petroleum Club and will begin at 11:00am with a welcome reception and a luncheon to follow at 11:30am. Attendees must pre-register with the Advocates by calling the Tulsa Headquarters at (918) 599-7767 or emailing info@energyadvocates.org.
The next event is a Salute to the Past with Keynote Speaker- former Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating on June 9th in Oklahoma City.
For more information about the Energy Advocates, IEPC and upcoming events, visit www.energyadvocates.org or visit the official IEPC website at www.energypolicyconference.com. You can call the Tulsa Headquarters at (918) 599-7767 anytime as well.
About The Energy Advocates: Since 1974, The Energy Advocates, a national organization, has provided energy education nationally. The Energy Advocates strongly support all forms of energy. Its primary mission is to inform the general public about our vital energy industry and energy policy issues. To learn more about energy issues, and The Energy Advocates, visit www.energyadvocates.org.
About Christine Hansen: Christine A. Hansen is executive director of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, a position she has held since July 1993. She is a graduate of Drake University, Georgetown University Law Center and Columbia University Executive Management Program.
Hansen is a lawyer, National Petroleum Council member and a board member of the Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America (RPSEA). She was selected as "Woman of Achievement for 1995" by the national organization Women in Energy, and received a "1997 Byliner Award" from Women in Communications, recognizing her newsworthy achievements on behalf of the oil and gas producing states. During the 1996 Global Conference of the International Women's Forum, Hansen was recognized as a "Woman That Makes a Difference" by the IWF membership.
Prior to becoming Executive Director of the IOGCC, Hansen was in private law practice and had been a senior executive officer with two large utility companies. For seven years, she served as one of three Iowa Commerce Commissioners, regulating public utilities in that state.
Hansen has testified numerous times on energy matters before committees of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, as well as offered information to a variety of state and federal agencies. She has been involved in government relations for several organizations.
Her background also includes five years as a newspaper political reporter and five years as an agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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