Committee volunteers are the lifeblood of our association.

Most association activities are directed by volunteer working committees and subcommittees that meet the expanding and changing needs of the midstream industry. Each association has committees specific to their respective membership, and most committees welcome volunteers from both GPA Midstream and GPSA members. A few appointed administrative committees manage overall GPA Midstream and GPSA activities.
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Member company employees should join GPA Midstream and GPSA committees in their specific areas of interest and expertise to discuss ideas with peers, and stay abreast of current issues facing the industry.

Committees and groups fall into three categories:

Open

Staffed by member company volunteers. Do not require a vote or additional approval. Email [email protected] of your interest and you will be placed in that committee or group. The staff liaison will provide a welcome response and steps to get you engaged.

Elected

Elected by the membership to serve specific tenures.

Administration & Oversight

Staffed by invitation or approval. If interested, email [email protected] and staff will provide further details.

Joint GPA Midstream & GPSA Committees

Any member company employee can volunteer for an open committee. Below are opportunities to serve. Click on the committee name for additional information.

Advocacy

Contact Stuart Saulters to volunteer.

  • Advocacy

    Environmental Committee

    The Environmental Committee monitors environmental issues, particularly those related to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which could impact midstream operations.

  • Advocacy

    Natural Resources Subcommittee

    The Natural Resources Subcommittee supports advocacy efforts related to Endangered Species Act (ESA) or similar policies.

  • Advocacy

    Legislative Committee

    The Legislative Committee monitors legislative activities at the federal level.

  • Advocacy

    Pipeline Safety Committee

    The Pipeline Safety Committee monitors pipeline safety legislation and regulation.

  • Advocacy

    Regulatory Committee

    The Regulatory Committee monitors issues affecting midstream operations, particularly the policies issued by the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Communications

Contact Kevin Broom to volunteer.

  • Communications

    Communications Committee

    The Communications Committee supports the mission of GPA Midstream by advising the Board of Directors on matters related to the communication of issues and messages that affect the interests of the midstream industry.

Program

Contact Melodi Foster to volunteer.

  • Program

    Program Committee

    The Program Committee is responsible for arranging the Commercial Track of the annual GPA Midstream Convention.

Safety

Contact Brandie Disbrow to volunteer.

  • Safety

    Personal and Process Safety Committee

    The Personal and Process Safety Committee is organized to provide a forum and network for GPA Midstream members to discuss practices associated with safety activities, regulatory interpretations, safety metrics and programs.

Technical

Contact Kristy Morrison to volunteer.

GPA Midstream has seven technical committees, which form additional working groups as needed. The technical committees are dedicated to establishing and maintaining standards and best practices for safe, efficient, and clean operations of midstream facilities.

Technical committees are open to personnel of GPA Midstream and GPSA member companies.

Clicking on the name of a technical committee will take you to the committee’s information page where you will find the committee charter, officers, and other information.

Committees typically meet twice a year: in the spring at the GPA Midstream Technical Conference and in the fall at the GPA Midstream Annual Convention.

GPA Midstream

  • GPA Midstream

    Board of Directors

    Meet the GPA Midstream Board of Directors.

  • GPA Midstream

    Executive Committee

    The Executive Committee is a closed group that reports to and exercises the authority of the GPA Midstream board of directors when the board is not in session.

  • GPA Midstream

    Advocacy Advisory Group (AAG)

    The AAG coordinates with the open advocacy committees and GPA Midstream staff, on long-term advocacy strategy.

  • GPA Midstream

    Nominating Committee

    Nominating Committee is a closed group responsible for nominating association officers and nominating member companies to serve on the board of directors as outlined in association bylaws.

  • GPA Midstream

    Research Committee

    The Research Committee monitors the availability and reliability of thermodynamic and physical property data needed to design and operate midstream facilities.

  • GPA Midstream

    Technical Executive Committee (TEC)

    The TEC provides technical guidance and leadership to GPA Midstream.

GPSA

  • Advocacy, GPSA

    GPSA Advocacy Committee

    The GPSA Advocacy Committee monitors and educates member companies on the regulatory and legislative issues affecting the midstream industry and the workers supplying them.

  • GPSA

    GPSA Membership Committee

    The GPSA Membership Committee is dedicated to managing and expanding the organization's membership base.

  • GPSA

    Data Book Editorial Review Board (ERB)

    GPSA’s Editorial Review Board (ERB) is responsible for revising the GPSA Engineering Data Book – a nearly one-thousand-page resource of technical and design information pertaining to the midstream industry and its approved practices and procedures.