Please join us for the UPA 2024 Annual Meeting taking place March 11th and 12th at the beautiful Sundance Resort.
Come and reconnect with other oil and gas professionals, government leaders and industry friends. 

**REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED**

Please contact Jennette King at 801-703-4444 if you have questions or need to update your registration. Thank you!

UPA Returns/Refund Policy can be viewed HERE.

Thanks to our very generous sponsors! 

Skiing/Snowboarding at Sundance

8:15 am to 9 pm 
Come enjoy the beautiful outback at Sundance Resort with fun for the skier or snowboarder.
Dress code – For all of Monday’s activities (Lunch, Afternoon Panel and Reception), dress is casual, ski gear welcome.
8:15 – 11 am – Redford Conference Center: Come relax and warm up before or after skiing. We will have coffee, hot chocolate and pastries available. Also, pick up your Lift Passes here as early as 8:30 am if you have prepaid for a pass with your registration. Lifts open at 9 am. 

Monday Lunch

“Utah’s Surging Economy and Shifting Demographics”

            12:30 pm – Join us for a lunch discussion featuring
                               Utah Representative Robert Spendlove.

 

 

 

Robert Spendlove
Exec. Approp. Vice Chair
Utah House of Representatives and 
Senior Vice President – Economic and Public Policy Officer 
Zions Bank

Monday Afternoon Panel

“Crusoe Energy and XCL on Expanding Digital Flare Mitigation in Utah”

3:30 pm – Join us for an interesting discussion at the Redford Conference Center.

         

Andrew Likens
Vice President of Business Development,
Crusoe Energy

Kit Pfeiffer
Vice President Marketing,
XCL Resources

Exhibitor’s Presentations

4:30 pm – 5 pm – Redford Conference Center
Stay in your seats after the afternoon panel and allow our Exhibitors showcase their expertise. 

  1. 4:30 – 4:35 – Emerson
  2. 4:35 – 4:40 – Select Safety USA
  3. 4:40 – 4:45 – Energy & Geoscience Institute (EGI)
  4. 4:45 – 4:50 – Ads-Up Promotions
  5. 4:50 – 4:55 – Brand Safeway

Evening Reception

5 pm – 7 pm – Redford Conference Center
Join us for some great food, drinks and conversation at the Redford Conference Center. We hope you will take the opportunity to spend time networking with members and meeting industry friends during this fun evening. Heavy appetizers and drinks with cash bar provided. Finish up with night skiing until 9 pm. 

UPA Annual Meeting Agenda

REHEARSAL HALL
8:00 am                 Breakfast and Opening Plenary

8:10 am                 Welcome: Rikki Hrenko-Browning, UPA President                
                                  Association Business and President’s Report

                                         Cameron Cuch, Vice President of Business Development & Regulatory Affairs – Uinta Wax
                                         – Incoming UPA Chairman

8:20 am                  Wildlife and Energy Photo Contest Winners Announcement 
                                       Presented by Jon Ekstrom – UPA Communications Lead

    8:30 am                  Highlights from the 2024 Legislative Session
                                          Moderator: Neil Abercrombie, Senior Advisor for Legislative Affairs and Policy, Governor’s Office
                                         Join us for a discussion with members of the Utah Legislature.

      Moderator:
      Neil Abercrombie
      Senior Advisor
      Leg. Affairs & Policy
      Governor’s Office

      Sen. Kirk Cullimore
      Majority Asst. Whip
      Utah State Senate

       

      Rep. Jefferson Moss
      Majority Leader
      Utah House of Representatives

      Sen. Ron Winterton
      Utah State Senate

      Rep. Angela Romero
      Minority Leader
      Utah House of 
      Representatives

      9:30 am                Downstream Update
                                         Moderator: Brad Shafer, Senior Manager, Government and Public Relations, Marathon Petroleum

        Moderator:
        Brad Shafer
        Senior Manager, Government and Public Relations
        Marathon Petroleum

        Kevin Slagle
        VP – Strategic Communications
        WSPA

        Kristina Brown
        Corporate Affairs Manager
        Chevron

         

        Malcom Richards
        Senior Manager
        State & Local Outreach – Rocky Mountain Region
        AFPM

        REDFORD CONFERENCE CENTER

        10:15 am              Networking & Vendor Break  

        10:30 am              Upstream Update – Producer’s Roundtable
                                            Moderator: Rikki Hrenko-Browning, President, UPA

          Moderator:
          Rikki
          Hrenko-Browning
          President, UPA

          Jim Finley
          CEO, Finley Resources
          President, Uinta Wax

          Blake McKenna
          President & COO,
          XCL Resources

          Matthew Kovich
          Sr. Manager – Facilities & Const.
          Ovintiv

          John Jacobi
          President & CEO
          Javelin Energy Partners

          Jeter Thomas
          CFO
          Caerus Oil & Gas

          11:30 am                    Tribal Priorities and Cooperative Development
                                                  Moderator: Cameron Cuch, Finley Resources & Uinta Wax   

          Moderator:
          Cameron Cuch
          VP – Business Development & Regulatory Affairs
           Uinta Wax

          Devin Pehrson
          CEO
          Ute Energy Exploration & Marketing

          Parker Pearson
          CFO
          Ute Enterprises

          Casey Koon
          CFO
          Ute Delsco Energy Services

          Gordon Howell
          Director
          UTERO

          REHEARSAL HALL

          12:30 pm              Lunch 

          12:50 pm              Safety and Environmental Awards

               Step Change in Safety Award – Presented by Quintin McCarver, Program Manager, Utah Safety Council
               Safety Action Award – Presented by Taylor Steed, Occupational Program Manager, Utah Safety Council
               Environmental Leadership Award – Presented by Seth Lyman, Director and Research Associate Professor, USU Bingham Research Center

          Keynote Address

          “Energy, Climate and Prosperity“

          1:10 pm – Join us for our lunch keynote featuring Chris Wright,
                           Chief Executive Officer, Liberty Energy

           

          Chris Wright
          Chief Executive Officer
          Liberty Energy

          REDFORD CONFERENCE CENTER

          2:00 – 4:00 pm        Afternoon Drinks, Networking & Vendor Break             
                                                  In the Lobby/Exhibit Area

          2:20 pm                  Utah Policy Priorities
                                                Moderator: Macey Wallace, Manager, US Government Relations, Ovintiv

                • Bryce Bird, Director, UDAQ – Wasatch Front and Uinta Basin Air Updates and Trajectories
                • Brian Steed, Great Salt Lake Commissioner – New and Emerging Water Policy
                • Greg Sheehan, State Director, BLM – BLM Regulatory Update

          Moderator:
          Macey Wallace
          Manager, US Government Relations
          Ovintiv

          Bryce Bird
          Director
          UDAQ

          Brian Steed
          Great Salt Lake Commissioner

          Greg Sheehan
          State Director
          Bureau of Land Management

          Skiing/Snowboarding at Sundance

          9 am to 9 pm 
          Come enjoy the beautiful outback at Sundance Resort with fun for the skier or snowboarder. On Mondays, Sundance is open for night skiing until 9pm, so you can enjoy the full day.
          Lift passes are available as follows:

          Full-Day Pass……………………………. $133

          Twilight Pass (2:30 – 9pm)…………… $103

          Night Only (4:30 – 9pm)………………… $63

          Equipment Rental is available on the day of for any equipment needs.

          Ski Instruction is also available but needs to be prearranged. Contact Sundance if interested in private or group instruction HERE.

          Other Activities at Sundance

          For those that don’t want to ski there are a host of activities at Sundance. Enjoy a bit of shopping, spending time at the spa, take a creative class, visit the art exhibit and more (see below).

          • ZipTour is one of the most exciting and scenic zip tours in the world, boasting over 3,870 feet of riding. Guests can ride side-by-side on the zip line’s double cables and control their speed, cruising over 65 miles per hour, or stopping mid-air to take in the views. More info HERE.
          • Spend your day at the Sundance Spa for a massage, facial, manicure and more. Book an appointment HERE.
          • Eating at the Tree Room, Foundry Grill, Lookout Cafe or other Sundance dining venues. See all the options HERE.
          • Take a class making jewelry, glass blowing, printmaking, or creating soap, a journal, pottery or perfume. Register in advance for a class of your liking HERE.

          Accommodations

          We encourage you to book your rooms early. There are only a limited number of available rooms at Sundance, so please don’t delay. There are private cabins adjacent to the resort available on Air B&B should you wish to rent a full cabin. 

           

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          SUNDANCE LODGING

          We encourage you to make your accommodations early, you can register online at the following link: SUNDANCE ACCOMMODATIONS.

          Please note that online reservations will only allow you to book inside the block dates of March 11 and 12.  If you want to reserve before or after the block dates, call Sundance Reservations at 1-800-892-1600. 

          Alternative lodging is available in Orem or Midway, suggestions include those below, subject to availability – there is no room block:
          Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa, 784 W Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049 (26 min away – 18.6 miles)
          La Quinta Inn & Suites, 1100 W 780 N, Orem, UT 84057 (21 min away – 13 miles)
          Holiday Inn Express, 1268 S Main St, Heber City, UT 84032 (21 min away – 17 miles)

          Sponsorships

          Event Sponsors Needed –  Your logo will be visibly displayed on all meeting marketing materials (tabletops, projection screens, and printed programs) on both Monday and Tuesday. Show your support of UPA and the state’s oil and gas industry.  We hope you will consider helping us with your generous contribution. Thank you!

           

          Platinum Sponsor………………………………… $6500
          Includes 4 complimentary registrations

          Gold Sponsor………………………………………..$4000
          Includes 2 complimentary registrations

          Silver Sponsor……………………………………… $1500
          Includes 1 complimentary registration

          Exhibitor Information

          The UPA Annual Meeting is an excellent opportunity to showcase your company’s products and services and to meet attendees. Vendor exhibits will be inside the foyer of the Redford Conference Center (see map for available spots). Space is limited.

          Exhibit Hours: Monday, March 11 – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm (before & after lunch) and 4:30 to 7:30 pm (before & after reception). And Tuesday, March 12 after breakfast 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (end of meeting).

          Setup/Tear Down: Setup on Monday morning at 10 to 11:30 am and tear down on Tuesday after meetings (approx. 4 pm).

          Exhibit Space: Exhibit space is small so please adjust accordingly. Each exhibitor will be provided a 3’ skirted cocktail table and tall chair. Popup signage can be placed behind or to the side of the table.

          What to Bring: As the space is small, we encourage you to limit what you bring to a table top displays and popup signage that can be placed behind or to the side of room allows. Exhibitors are responsible for any signage, easels, equipment, extension cords, etc. for their location. If you have special requirements for your display, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

          Exhibitor Pricing: Exhibit price includes registration for 1 for both days, includes lunch, reception and conference. (Additional registrations at member/nonmember pricing).
          Member Exhibit……………………………..$500
          Non-Member Exhibit……………………….$675

          **Please also register as an attendee for the Annual Meeting. You can indicate which meals you will require and if you have dietary restrictions. Please select the option “Exhibitor” and you will not be charged anything additional for your meeting registration as it is included with your exhibitor fees. Thank you!

          Sorry, Exhibit area is SOLD OUT:
                 3 – InServ
                 4 – Emerson
                 5 – EGI – Energy & Geoscience Institute
                 6 – Blue Mountain Operations
                 7 – Select Safety
                 8 – NOW CFO
               10 – BrandSafeway
               11 – Ads-Up Promotions
               12 – Harder Mechanical
               13 – Sawtooth Caverns, LLC.
               14 – Loenbro Industrial