TEPA NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Connect. Learn. Lead.

Join the nation’s leading energy professionals, policy makers, and industry experts for three days of education, networking and innovation.

November 4-6, 2026
Omni Barton Creek, Austin, TX

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Gain Insight

Learn from industry leaders shaping the future of retail energy.

Network

Connect with energy suppliers, consultants and policymakers.

Engage

Participate in discussions, events and educational sessions.

Venue

Omni Barton Creek

AUSTIN, TEXAS

Beautiful resort located minutes from downtown Austin.

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Conference Agenda

WEDNESDAY
NOVEMBER 4

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Golf Tournament

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Welcome Reception

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THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 5

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Day One Conference

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

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FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 6

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Day Two Conference

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

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Learn from industry leaders and experts shaping the future of retail energy.

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Shannon McGriff

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TICKETS

Registration details coming soon. Check back for information on member and guest admission.

TEPA MEMBERS

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Admission to TEPA Welcome Event
Wednesday, November 4
Admission to Day One Conference
Thursday, November 5
Admission to Day Two Conference
Friday, November 6
TEPA member pricing for
Golf Tournament, Mahjong Mixer,
Pickleball Tournament and Wine Tasting
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PowerPoint presentations following the event
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Member Registration

GUEST ADMISSION

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Admission to TEPA Welcome Event
Wednesday, November 4
Admission to Day One Conference
Thursday, November 5
Admission to Day Two Conference
Friday, November 6
Conference Lunch and Event Beverage Bar
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Free Event WiFi
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Access to PowerPoint presentations following the event
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Guest Registration

Perry Ruthven

Secretary, E.M.P.

Perry Ruthven is the Managing Director of Priority Power Management (PPM) in Houston, Texas. Drawing from a career that has cut across multiple industries including Energy, Technology, Logistics, Banking, and Insurance, Perry brings a wealth of knowledge and market experience to lead PPM’s Houston Region.

Perry joined PPM from PARenergy Inc., an electricity brokerage and consultancy based in Houston, Texas. As founder and president of PARenergy, Mr. Ruthven built a successful business representing diverse clients in the chemical, healthcare, commercial real estate, food service and logistics industries.

Jennifer Underwood

Treasurer

Jennifer Underwood is the Vice President of Operations, Energy Solutions at Mantis Innovation. With over twelve years in the energy industry, Jen brings a wealth of experience, playing a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations and spearheading transformative processes.

Her focus is fostering high-performing teams and cultivating a culture of collaboration and efficiency. Prior to joining Mantis Innovation, she served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at APPI Energy.

David Wiers

At-Large Board Member, E.M.P.

David C. Wiers has over 17 years of experience in creating and delivering innovative solutions in the energy industry. Mr. Wiers has participated in deregulated markets from their inception and has shared his expertise at numerous conferences and forums, advocating retail electricity and representing third-party aggregator, broker, and consultant (ABC) channels.

Wiers founded Satori Energy in 2006, which has now served over 50,000 accounts and has secured more than $140 Million in energy savings for its clients. In late 2011, Mr. Wiers assisted in the due diligence and purchase of Select Energy Partners (SEP).

Mr. Wiers has led the strategic vision of the firm as Satori has continued its pattern of targeted growth through the acquisitions of Public Utility Brokers (September 2014), GOBY LLC’s procurement business (December 2014), Velocity Energy Group (January 2015), EnergyNext, Inc. (April 2015), WTX Power (August 2015), and InSource Power (October 2015).

Paul Ward

At-Large Board Member, E.M.P.

Paul is an At-Large Board Member and has been involved with TEPA since its inception and continues to share his expertise to further the mission of TEPA. He served as the 2012 President of the organization, working primarily to increase the value of membership to the supplier community in TEPA.

Paul also previously served as Chair on the Discipline Committee (now Standards and Compliance) for three years to help enforce a code of conduct in the Texas market through elevating ethical standards of TEPA’s membership.

With a broad background and significant expertise in wholesale markets, he founded Scioto Energy in 2008 and – together with Susanne Buckley – uniquely positioned the company as a trusted resource for natural gas and electric supply. He later became a founding member of Energy Professionals of Ohio and eventually served as its chairman, overseeing the group’s initiatives to ensure competitive market practices and policies while bringing a unified voice to the broker community.

Over the last decade, Greg has helped lead Scioto Energy to the forefront of Ohio brokerage firms, building long-lasting client relationships with innovative product offerings, proprietary tools, first-class service, and extensive market knowledge.

Lauren Bailey

At-Large Board Member

Lauren serves as the Director of Sales at Broker Online Exchange and has been a key player at BOX since its inception. Having held numerous roles in Account Management and Business Development, Lauren possesses exceptional talent in developing growth sales strategies, achieving financial targets, and building relationships.

Christopher Gersch

At-Large Board Member

Christopher Gersch brings more than 20 years of leadership experience and a deep understanding of energy markets to the industry. After beginning his career as a trader at the Chicago Board of Trade, he went on to build numerous businesses focused on solving today’s complex energy challenges.

As Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Altimus Capital, Chris leads a family of companies spanning energy procurement, renewable energy development, engineering and construction, battery storage, infrastructure investment, residential energy, and digital technology. He also serves as Director at Large for The Energy Professionals Association (TEPA).

Chris is an adjunct professor at the University of Chicago and a frequent industry commentator, with appearances on Schwab Network, CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, and Fox Business. In 2023, he was named one of Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Leaders in Sustainability.

Chris earned his Executive MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

David Roylance

At-Large Board Member, E.M.P.

David has more than 30 years in the energy industry with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions for competitive electricity and natural gas consumers across the North American and European restructured markets.

Most recently, David co-founded Prism Energy Solutions, an energy consultancy for commercial natural gas and electricity consumers. Prior to forming his own company, David was Senior Vice President for Reliant Energy, where since 2001 he led the commercial and industrial sales and marketing division before joining SaveOnEnergy in 2009.

Prior to joining Reliant in 1998, David rose through positions of increasing responsibility at Conoco Philips’ domestic and international units, ultimately served as a Director of Natural Gas Trading and Marketing.

Greg Bechert

At-Large Board Member, E.M.P.

Greg Bechert, Managing Partner at Scioto Energy, is an industry veteran who has devoted his career to supporting deregulation and ensuring competitiveness in the Ohio energy markets.

His background in the industry began in 1995, marketing natural gas and electricity to the Midwest and Northeastern United States with Enron Capital and Trade Resources. In 2002, he joined Constellation NewEnergy, where he directed power sales efforts for the Great Lakes region, including Ohio, Michigan and Illinois.

With a broad background and significant expertise in wholesale markets, he founded Scioto Energy in 2008 and – together with Susanne Buckley – uniquely positioned the company as a trusted resource for natural gas and electric supply. He later became a founding member of Energy Professionals of Ohio and eventually served as its chairman, overseeing the group’s initiatives to ensure competitive market practices and policies while bringing a unified voice to the broker community.

Over the last decade, Greg has helped lead Scioto Energy to the forefront of Ohio brokerage firms, building long-lasting client relationships with innovative product offerings, proprietary tools, first-class service, and extensive market knowledge.

Steve Campbell

Vice President, E.M.P

As Vice President of Energy Solutions at Mantis Innovation, Steve Campbell is responsible for the overall growth strategy for this business division. Campbell previously held the role of President at Patriot Energy Group before the company transitioned the brand to Mantis Innovation.

Prior to that role, as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Patriot Energy Group, Campbell was responsible for the company’s finance and operations functions, with primary responsibility for the company’s finance and accounting, financial planning, treasury, back-office operations and facilities management. Campbell has over thirty years of experience as a finance executive in public and private software companies ranging from Raytheon, IBM Software Division, Genuity, Enterasys Networks, Juniper and Progress Software.

Andrew Barth

President, E.M.P

Andrew Barth is Partner and Co-Founder of CSD Energy Advisors, LLC, a national energy management firm that assists clients with the development and implementation of integrated energy solutions.

Based in Houston, TX, Mr. Barth combines fifteen years of industry experience, customer service, and technology to provide client based solutions. His areas of expertise are in the planning and sourcing of commodity procurement strategies, risk management, and the development of efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

Connect. Learn. Lead.

Gain Insight

Network

Engage

Omni Barton Creek

Conference Agenda

Golf Tournament

Welcome Reception

Day One Conference

Day Two Conference

Featured Speakers

Greg Bechert

Shannon McGriff

Jeff

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COUNTDOWN TO AUSTIN

TICKETS

TEPA MEMBERS

WHAT’S INCLUDED

GUEST ADMISSION

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THE ENERGY PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION

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Perry Ruthven

Secretary, E.M.P.

Jennifer Underwood

Treasurer

David Wiers

At-Large Board Member, E.M.P.

Paul Ward

At-Large Board Member, E.M.P.

Lauren Bailey

At-Large Board Member

Christopher Gersch

At-Large Board Member

David Roylance

At-Large Board Member, E.M.P.

Greg Bechert

At-Large Board Member, E.M.P.

Steve Campbell

Vice President, E.M.P

Andrew Barth

President, E.M.P