8th Annual

This one-day event is designed as an update on forecasts, trends, research, & regulatory updates for the frac sand industry. It will bring together the frac sand and proppant suppliers, exploration companies, oil & gas companies, well completion companies, producers, rail companies, truckers, barge operators, and those who provide technology solutions to help develop a more efficient supply chain.
- April 21, 2023
The Petroleum Club of Houston | Houston, TX
Agenda Overview
Time | Description |
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9:00 am | Opening Remarks
• Nick Cook, Vice President, Petroleum Connection |
9:15 am | Industry Outlook: North American Shale and Frac Sand
• Ryan Hassler, Product Manager, Rystad Energy |
10:00 am | Quick Thoughts: Debundling
• Candace Rowell, Senior Category Manager, Chesapeake Energy |
10:15 am | Morning Break In Exhibit Area |
10:45 am | State of the Industry Discussion
• Joseph Triepke, Founder, Infill Thinking [M] • Dave Frattaroli, EVP, High Roller Sand • Maru Williams, Global Supply Chain Advisor, Chevron • Brian McConn, SVP - Supply Chain, Hi-Crush • Adam Katz, EVP, Badger Mining |
11:30 am | New Builds, Maintenance, and Mine Upgrades
• Charlie Crisp, President, Crisp Supply Chain Solutions [M] • Bob Carter, SVP, Industrial Accessories Company • Daniel Radabaugh, VP of Business Development, Saber Asset Group • Kevin Collier, President, FCI Sand Operations |
12:15 pm | Networking Lunch lunch sponsor <img src="http://petroleumconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IAC_full.png" width="100". |
1:30 pm | Logistics Panel
• Isaiah Martinez, President, Sank Shark Oilfield Services [M] • Mike Montgomery, VP - Proppant and Logistics, NexMile • Matt Detmar, CEO, Detmar Logistics |
2:15 pm | Quick Thoughts: Frac Sand in Appalachia
• Aric Christman, Category Manager, Encino Energy |
2:30 pm | Afternoon Break in the Exhibit Area |
3:00 pm | Like a Good Neighbor, Frac Sand is Here!
• Jack Belcher, Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs [M] • Mike Smith, Managing Director, Permian Road Safety Coalition • Casey Yates, Director of Finance, Permian Strategic Partnership |
3:45 pm | Telling Our Story
• Collin McLelland, Cofounder, Digital Wildcatters |
4:15 pm | Closing Takeaways
• Peter Cook, President, Petroleum Connection • Matt Oehler, Director of Business Development, PropX |
4:30 pm | Networking Reception reception sponsor <img src="http://petroleumconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/VORTO-5F.png" width="100". |
6:00 pm | Day Ends |

The Petroleum Club of Houston
1201 Louisiana St, 37th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
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Conference Lodging | Hyatt Regency Houston
We have a block of rooms reserved for attendees at the Hyatt Regency Houston which is directly adjacent to the Petroleum Club. Reservations can be made by calling (713) 654-1234 and asking for The Petroleum Connection room block.
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