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The First Annual Energy Forum to be held at Lincoln University on Friday, April 13, 2012, has been finalized. In addition to the Honorable Mignon Clyburn, Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission and the Honorable Phil Moeller, Commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, a host of other distinguished speakers will be on hand, explained Dr. Derrick Swinton, Chairman of the Lincoln University Chemistry Department and host of the event. Dr. Swinton further pointed out, “We are excited that some of the best and brightest minds will convene to discuss one of our nations, if not the world’s, most pressing issues.
The agenda for the Forum includes the following:
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY ENERGY FORUM – APRIL 13, 2012
8:30 – 8:45 a.m. WELCOME
Dr. Robert R. Jennings
President, Lincoln University
The Honorable Robert F. Powelson,
Chairman, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
8:45 – 10:00 a.m. INDUSTRY LEADERS ROUNDTABLE
Electric, gas, water and telecom leaders will discuss the most important issues facing their industries.
Moderator:
The Honorable Wayne E. Gardner
Commissioner, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Speakers:
The Honorable Mignon Clyburn,
Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
The Honorable Philip D. Moeller
Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The Honorable Arnetta McRae
President and CEO, American Association of Blacks in Energy and former Chairperson, Delaware Public Service Commission
Mr. David K. Owens
Executive Vice President, Edison Electric Institute
BREAK
10:30 – 12:30 p.m. CAREERS IN ENERGY: WHAT COMPANIES ARE LOOKING FOR (Part 1)
Moderator:
Dr. Derrick Swinton
Chairman, Chemistry Department, Lincoln University
Speakers:
Mr. Lloyd M. Yates
President and CEO, Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
Ms. Kathy L. Pape
President, Pennsylvania American Water Company
Mr. Christopher C. Womack
Executive Vice President, Southern Company
Mr. Tim Smith
Regional President PA & DE, Verizon Communications
Mr. Ronald A. Bradley
Vice President, PECO Energy Gas
Mr. Donald E. Brown
Chief Financial Officer, UGI Utilities, Inc.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. LUNCH
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. CAREERS IN ENERGY: WHAT COMPANIES ARE LOOKING FOR (Part 2)
Moderators:
Dr. Jennings and Chairman Powelson
An opportunity for students to engage in small groups with the panelists.
Participants:
The Honorable Philip D. Moeller
The Honorable Arnetta McRae
Mr. David K. Owens
Mr. Lloyd M. Yates
Ms. Kathy L. Pape
Mr. Christopher C. Womack
Mr. Tim Smith
Mr. Ronald A. Bradley
Mr. Donald E. Brown
2:45 – 3:00 p.m. CLOSING
The Honorable Robert F. Powelson
Chairman, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Dr. Robert R. Jennings
President Lincoln University
3:00 p.m. ADJOURN