Join Jamie and Massiel this Fall!
For Flipping the Barrel's yearly diversity and inclusion-themed oil & gas networking Luncheon. At Representation Matters, we aim to showcase how community building can be achieved through the promotion of representation, inclusivity and accessibility. We believe that by celebrating and embracing differences, we can build stronger and more resilient communities within the industry.
Our mission is to highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in the Energy industry. Our goal is to bring together voices from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences and insights, and to foster a deeper understanding of the value of diversity in the workplace. Registration is now open!
We hope that “Representation Matters” will be a catalyst for positive change, and lead to a more equitable and inclusive industry for all!
Our mission is to highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in the Energy industry. Our goal is to bring together voices from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences and insights, and to foster a deeper understanding of the value of diversity in the workplace. Registration is now open!
We hope that “Representation Matters” will be a catalyst for positive change, and lead to a more equitable and inclusive industry for all!
“Until society represents everyone, the questions will always be:
'do I belong?'”
-Sisha Thomas
'do I belong?'”
-Sisha Thomas
Meet Our Guest Speakers
Re Kenebrew
VP People & Culture at Bureau Veritas
Re Kenebrew holds a significant role as the Vice President of People and Culture at Bureau Veritas. In this capacity, she oversees the company's human resources strategy. Her role encompasses talent acquisition, employee development, organizational culture, and ensuring a positive work environment. She plays a pivotal role in driving Bureau Veritas' mission of providing innovative solutions to clients while fostering a thriving and inclusive workplace. .
Subodh Saxena
Senior Vice President,
Nabors
Nabors
Experienced line management executive with strong contracts & financial management skills with the ability to deliver technically complex services of superior quality for the oil & gas industry.
Subodh has a proven ability to manage relationships with International & National Oil Companies.
Subodh has a proven ability to manage relationships with International & National Oil Companies.
Rich Voorberg
PresIDENT,
Siemens Energy
North America
Siemens Energy
North America
Rich was a key player in driving the transition to decarbonize and secure North America’s energy system is what energizes me every day.
His most satisfying goal is dedicated to helping Siemens employees, customers and partners align around our common goal of driving the energy transition.
His most satisfying goal is dedicated to helping Siemens employees, customers and partners align around our common goal of driving the energy transition.
Deidre Toups
Division President,
StabilDrill
StabilDrill
Deidre Toups is a distinguished leader currently serving as the President of Stabil Drill, HB Rentals, and Superior Completion Services. Under her leadership, these companies provide essential services including high-quality drilling tools, offshore workforce housing, and comprehensive completion and production services for wells in the oil and gas sector.
Ann Fox
Chief Executive Officer,
Nine Energy
Nine Energy
Ms. Fox has been the President, CEO, Secretary, and Director at Nine Energy Services since July 2015. Previously, she was the CFO and VP of Strategic Development from February 2013 to July 2015 and served twice as Interim CFO between 2015 and 2017. Before joining the Company, she held various roles at SCF Partners, becoming Managing Director in December 2012. Prior to her corporate career, Ms. Fox served in the United States Marine Corps. During her service, Ms. Fox worked with a small team embedded in the South of Iraq in order to ensure Iraqi Security Force combat operations were consistent with the application of US counterinsurgency tactics.
Audrey Robertson
Co-Founder, EVP
Franklin Mountain Energy LLC
Franklin Mountain Energy LLC
Audrey Robertson is the Co-Founder and EVP of Franklin Mountain Energy, a private Oil & Gas company operating in the Permian Basin. She was an Independent member of the Board of Directors of Extraction Oil and Gas Inc (NASDAQ: XOG) and Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc. She currently sits on the Board of Liberty Energy, Inc (NYSE: LBRT) and the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association.
John Sanclemente
Vice President Wells,
Chevron
Chevron
John Sanclemente is Chevron’s vice president of Wells and is
responsible for the company’s entire portfolio of drilling,
completions, and workover operations.
Prior to his current role, John was the director of Talent Management where he led the development of Chevron’s people strategy. In this position, he focused on his passion for developing one of Chevron’s most valuable assets – its workforce.
Dianne Ralston
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AT SLB
Dianne Ralston started at SLB in 1998 as legal counsel, progressing to become director of compliance and then deputy general counsel, specializing in IP enforcement. She later held executive positions at energy services companies, including executive VP, CLO, and secretary at TechnipFMC.
Massiel Diez
Co-Founder, co-host,
Flipping the barrel
Flipping the barrel
By documenting her nontraditional career on Instagram and YouTube as a fresh chemical engineering grad from McGill University, the then-Wireline Field Engineer quickly rose to virtual stardom, sharing her passion for the industry and encouraging young girls to explore oil and gas careers.
Her authenticity and openness about the struggles and challenges of working away from home struck a chord with viewers, and her audience skyrocketed into the thousands, with close to half a million views in a short period of time.
Her authenticity and openness about the struggles and challenges of working away from home struck a chord with viewers, and her audience skyrocketed into the thousands, with close to half a million views in a short period of time.
Jamie Elrod
Co-founder, co-host,
Flipping the barrel
Flipping the barrel
Jamie is the Global Sales and Key Account Director for IET at Baker Hughes, with 12 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. She started as a Field Sales Rep for Smith Bits and has since built an extensive network of clients who follow her career journey to this day.
Jamie is passionate about creating change in the energy sector by advocating for more women in oil and gas and raising awareness of the industry’s positive impact.
In 2019, she co-founded Flipping the Barrel with Massiel Diez to provide a resource for those interested in pursuing or learning more about the industry and to create a more inclusive workforce.
Jamie is passionate about creating change in the energy sector by advocating for more women in oil and gas and raising awareness of the industry’s positive impact.
In 2019, she co-founded Flipping the Barrel with Massiel Diez to provide a resource for those interested in pursuing or learning more about the industry and to create a more inclusive workforce.
Megan Oberly
Vice president, marketing & Product management,
Helmerich & Payne
Helmerich & Payne
Megan Oberly is Helmerich & Payne's VP of Marketing and Product Management,
She is passionate about developing people, creating market differentiation, and executing effective strategies that deliver results.
Megan is an experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the fast paced, high demand, oil & energy industry.
She is passionate about developing people, creating market differentiation, and executing effective strategies that deliver results.
Megan is an experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the fast paced, high demand, oil & energy industry.
Bailey Toups
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INTERN
Bailey is a senior at Louisiana State University, working towards a degree in Marketing. She is currently working as business development intern at St. Jude's Research Hospital in Baton Rouge.
Bailey will be appearing on our Mother-Daughter panel with her mother Diedre Toups.
Bailey will be appearing on our Mother-Daughter panel with her mother Diedre Toups.
Reagan Ralston
LAW STUDENT
Reagan Ralston is currently a third-year law student at the University of Houston Law
Center. Reagan graduated magna cum laude with a BBA from Texas A&M University in 2022
and started law school immediately after. In law school, she serves as an Articles Editor for the
Houston Health Law and Policy Journal and the Associate Events Director for the Student Bar
Association. She has worked at commercial litigation firms and with a public defender, mostly
doing work in juvenile courts and mental competency courts. Reagan will be appearing on our Mother-Daughter panel with her mother, Dianne Ralston.
Center. Reagan graduated magna cum laude with a BBA from Texas A&M University in 2022
and started law school immediately after. In law school, she serves as an Articles Editor for the
Houston Health Law and Policy Journal and the Associate Events Director for the Student Bar
Association. She has worked at commercial litigation firms and with a public defender, mostly
doing work in juvenile courts and mental competency courts. Reagan will be appearing on our Mother-Daughter panel with her mother, Dianne Ralston.
Agenda
9:30 AM
Early Registration
10:00-11:00 AM
Registration & networking
11:00-11:15 AM
Event opening
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Mother Daughter Panel: How Moms Influence Their Daughter's Choices
12:30-12:45 pm
Break
12:30-1:30 pm
Champions of Change: Insights from Executive Male Allies Who Champion Gender Diversity and Sponsorship
1:30-1:45 pm
Break
1:45-2:45 pm
Diverse Perspectives: Diverse Perspectives: Women Redefining the Energy Industry
3:00 pm
Closing remarks from Jamie & Massiel
Meet Our Moderators
Massiel Diez
As a Wireline Field Engineer, she documented her experiences, inspiring young girls to explore oil and gas careers. Her authenticity and openness resonated with viewers, leading to a significant increase in her audience, garnering hundreds of thousands of views in a short span of time.
Jamie Elrod
Jamie is the Global Sales and Key Account Director for IET at Baker Hughes, brings 12 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Jamie is dedicated to driving change in the energy sector by advocating for greater female representation and promoting the industry's positive contributions.
Join us on October 25!
Dress code: Business casual
Parking is complementary!
You can self-park, or use the valet at
the main clubhouse.
Parking is complementary!
You can self-park, or use the valet at
the main clubhouse.
Thank You to our Sponsors!
