Speakers

A DYNAMIC LINE-UP OF CONFERENCE SPEAKERS WILL INCLUDE USAEE PRESIDENT DEAN FOREMAN AND PRESIDENT-ELECT GREG UPTON...MORE SPEAKER INFORMATION COMING SOON!

Dr. Dean Foreman
Chief Economist | Texas Oil & Gas Association

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As chief economist for the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), Dr. Foreman brings over two decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, including global and domestic policy analysis, finance and risk management, business planning, forecasting, and market analysis, all grounded by his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Florida. His career also includes progressive roles at the American Petroleum Institute, ExxonMobil, Talisman Energy, and Saudi Aramco, where he spearheaded initiatives crucial to industry planning, regulatory influence, and supporting multibillion-dollar investments. His work has driven analyses that guide strategic industry decisions and played a significant role in the development of legislation and regulatory frameworks. He is the president of USAEE, serves as an advisory board member and faculty fellow at TCU’s Ralph Lowe Energy Institute, and is recognized as a Top Voice on LinkedIn.

Dr. Greg Upton
Executive Director & Associate Professor - Research | LSU Center for Energy Studies

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Dr. Greg Upton's research interests are related to the analysis of economic, environmental and public policy issues in the energy industry. During his tenure at LSU, he has addressed topical energy issues of significance to Louisiana, including state mineral taxes, solar tax credits, and net metering policies, the impact of the oil price collapse on Louisiana’s budgetary challenges, and implications of the crude oil export ban’s lifting on the Louisiana economy, among others. He has presented research to more than 150 industry, governmental, and academic audiences, and has been quoted or cited approximately 150 times in local and national media, including the Wall Street Journal and NPR’s Marketplace. Dr. Upton holds a Ph.D. in Economics from LSU, where he also received both an M.S. in economics and a B.S. in economics with a concentration in empirical analysis.