Join ASA's Premier ENERGY VALUATION Event! ASA Houston's 15th Annual Award-Winning 2025 ENERGY VALUATION CONFERENCE will be held on Thursday May 15, 2025 with In Person attendees at THE BRIAR CLUB, 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, Texas 77027 or Virtually via convenient LIVE WEBCAST.
The ASA ENERGY VALUATION CONFERENCE (EVC) is unique in that it is the only MULTI DISCIPLINARY conference with a focus on leading edge VALUATION TECHNIQUES applicable to ALL SECTORS of the ENERGY INDUSTRY.
2025 EVC brings together pre-eminent energy valuation professionals and industry thought leaders presenting timely educational valuation topics, with a focus on valuation impacts in the transition of power generation from fossil fuel to non-carbon, renewables, sustainable energy, and IRS tax & governance issues.
Mike Collier, CPA, Partner, Transaction Advisory Services
Weaver
"Trends in Energy Deal Flow and Energy Transition": Mike serves multinational oil and gas companies and international investment firms on buy-side and sell-side due diligence, deal structuring and M&A advisory assignments relating to acquisitions and divestitures.
Frederico Dordoni, EVC, PE, Division Manager
DeGolyer & MacNaughton
SPEE PANEL: "Insights into the SPEE Parameters Survey": Ferderico is an expert on the estimation of reserves and resources based on the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Petroleum Resources Management System (PRMS). He leads evaluations, conducts seminars and industry courses on the estimation, classification, and categorization of resources. Federico is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (SPEE) serving on the Board.
Tad Fielder, Principal Engineer, Certified Petroleum Engineer
Haas & Cobb
SPEE PANEL: "Insights into the SPEE Parameters Survey": Tad is a licensed petroleum engineer with 25 years experience in the upstream O&G industry. His expertise includes fair market value estimation, estimation of reserves and resources, acquisition and divestiture support, complex reservoir evaluation, and field development optimization. Tad is a member of Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (SPEE) serving as 2024 SPEE Vice President and on the Board.
Greg Bean, Director, Gutierrez Energy Management Institute
University of Houston
"Digitization of the Energy Industry". Greg has over thirty years of global oil and gas management consulting experience in the upstream, downstream, midstream and oil field service sectors. He has served international, independent and national oil companies leading numerous projects including major corporate, business unit and capital investment strategy assignments and organization-restructuring efforts.
Susan T. Litherland, Petroleum Engineering, Partner
SQ Environmental, LLC
PANEL: "Damages & Environmental Issues in the Energy Arena": Susan serves as Environmental Engineering specialist on risk assessment.
Deanna Markowitz Willson, Partner
Locke Lord LLP
PANEL: "Damages & Environmental Issues in the Energy Arena": Deanna serves as Complex Commercial Litigation expert on dispute resolution and complex discovery challenges.
Elizabeth Corey Raber, Associate
Locke Lord LLP
PANEL: "Damages & Environmental Issues in the Energy Arena": Elizabeth will address litigation of Complex Environmental Matters.
Karl Schwabauer, CPA, CFF, CVA, Managing Director
Baker Tilly
PANEL: "Damages & Environmental Issues in the Energy Arena": Karl will address Forensic, Litigation & Valuation Services Practices in mergers & acquisitions, transaction advisory, and economic damage matters.
Joseph M. Mello, Vice President
Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc.
"What's an Acre Worth?" Joe will provide an introduction to Carbon Capture and Storage (CCUS) projects, Subsurface Reservoir Evaluations, and discuss perspectives on pore space value for CCS projects.
Samuel Blossom, Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions
PwC
"Current Market Considerations for Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Tax Credits and Transferability".
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What will attendees learn?
Course Description: This broad-ranging conference facilitates opportunities to interact with key players from various segments of the value chain: downstream, midstream, upstream, and emerging trends in the growing renewables sector. EVC is unique in that it is the only multi-disciplinary conference with a focus on valuation techniques in all sectors of the energy industry. Networking and cross-referral opportunities abound when appraisers, accountants, investment professionals and industry leaders interact.
Why Attend?
Do You Have Clients in the Energy Industry?
- "I will say that it was just as top-notch as it gets. The content was superb and the smooth tech operations really made it one of the best virtual events I've attended yet. Your speakers and sessions were, truly, spectacular."
Learn About the Outlook of the Energy Industry in the Transition to Non-Carbon and Renewables.
- "I thoroughly enjoyed the virtual conference - found it to be very informative and right on point given our current social and economic environment. The speakers were excellent and I look forward to attending next year's conference - virtual or in-person."
Best Networking & Forum to Make Connections.
- "Outstanding reception where industry & appraisers could mingle, network and talk about future business. Energy Valuations are big money, and if I can gain one new appraisal, it will more than pay for my trip." International EVC Sponsor
Speakers are an Excellent & Well-Rounded Mix.
- "I liked the way the speakers expressed divergent opinions vs the previous speakers, and were bold enough to make predictions." EVC Sponsor
- Featured speakers were remarkable leaders from all sectors of the energy industry demonstrating a variety of perspectives in all disciplines: Business Valuation, Machinery & Technical Specialties, Appraisal Review & Management, Real Property, among other."
- "Great program! Getting Karl Bartholomew and the high-powered Commissioner Craddick was a real coup. The diversity of your speakers topically was very impressive. Looking forward to the next one."
What makes energy valuation so important to appraisers?
This dynamic and cyclical industry affects all cities around the world. Even if your client isn't an energy company, energy can still play a vital role in its performance, cost structure and profitability.
What will attendees take away?
Learning Objectives: A better understanding of the current economic and geopolitical conditions of the industry, and learn perspectives on the challenges in energy valuations as the industry turns toward renewables, and how this impacts each sector. EVC is a very holistic and well-rounded conference that attendees enjoy and learn from - not just appraisers. Our goal is to expand our outreach to include those in related professional groups and industry associates.
Featured speakers represent all sectors of the energy industry offering new perspectives on business valuations, machinery & technical specialties appraisals, accounting developments, appraisal review & management, mineral appraisals, real property, financial analysis, and more. Learn how this dynamic and cyclical industry affects businesses world-wide and how it plays a vital role in the performance, cost structure and profitability of your clients. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the current economic and geopolitical conditions of the industry, and learn perspectives on challenges in energy valuations, including which sectors are rebounding.
Sponsor Chair:
Vice Chair:
Event Chair:
Laurie Leigh White
Carol Akers Klug
Tim Stulhreyer
HOUSTON 2025 ENERGY VALUATION CONFERENCE
Thursday May 15, 2025.
Hybrid Format:
2025 EVC registrants may attend either IN PERSON ONLY at THE BRIAR CLUB, 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, Texas 77027 or ONLINE ONLY by LIVE WEBCAST from 8 am CDT to 6 pm CDT on May 15, 2025. "In person" attendees will not receive online viewing. If you inadvertently signed up for "online" but intended to attend "in person" please let us know as soon as possible. (EVC pays The Briar Club by the headcount as measured by the plate, and we must confirm attendance headcount in advance.)
- IN PERSON attendees may network at our 7 am CDT Breakfast Bar, Fajita Lunch Buffet and Texas Appetizers & Cocktail Social from 6 pm CDT to 7 pm CDT. Park FREE on the 3rd floor of the garage across the street from The Briar Club, walk across the SkyBridge to enter on the conference level.
IN PERSON ONLY and ONLINE ONLY tickets may be purchased below on the EVC webpage.
Education Credits: Up to 8 Hours CPE / CE
The American Society of Appraisers is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. CPE credits approved by NASBA will be provided for Group-Live CPE delivery. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. For more information on eligibility by state, please consult NASBA's website or your state board of accountancy. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
Cost:
Registration
ASA Member - 8 CPE/CE hours
Non-Members - 8 CPE/CE hours
Early Bird Rates thru March 31
$250
$275
Regular Rates from April 1
$300
$325
Terms:
- Refund Policy: Non-refundable after March 31. Before March 31 - refundable less $20 transaction fee. (See policy below)
- Substitution of registrants and/or change in format (from "IN PERSON ONLY" to "ONLINE ONLY" or vice versa) is allowed through March 31 by emailing caklug@swbell.net to make the change. Please attend EITHER "in person only" OR "online only" to ease registration. [EVC must confirm in person attendance in advance, as EVC pays The Briar Club by the plate]. "In Person" attendees will NOT receive a link to attend online.
- Last day to register is two days before the conference.
- Program Knowledge Level is Intermediate, Advanced, Overview and Fundamental.
- Technical fields of study may include accounting, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, legal & tax issues, data analysis, ESG, forensic accounting, fraud, economics, finance, management services, measurement/recognition/presentation of specific financial statement items - valuation services, impairment analysis, specialized knowledge, statistics, taxes, among other. Content is developed by Subject Matter Experts.
- No prerequisites or advanced preparation are required.
- Instructional Delivery Method: Group Live "In Person"; Group Internet Based "Online.
- Course Update Policy: Revision date is the date of the event.
- ASA's Refund and Cancellation Policy and ASA's Complaint Resolution Policy: https://www.appraisers.org/education/student-center/policies-procedures-and-FAQs
- A portion of net proceeds will be donated to 501(c)3 entities.
- For the safety of our community, we will adhere to all COVID-19 protocols.
Tim Stuhlreyer ASA CPA/ABV
EVC EVENT CHAIR
Carol Akers Klug ASA MBA
EVC VICE CHAIR
ASA International Secretary / Treasurer 2024/2025
Appraiser of the Year - 2021
The Appraisal Foundation - Business Valuation Resource Panel
Laurie Leigh White ASA CEIV IA CPA
SPONSOR CHAIR
Appraiser of the Year - 2022
BV Discipline Secretary/Treasurer
Board of Examiners
2021-2022 Advanced BV Conference Chair
Alan B. Harp Jr. ASA CFA
PAST SPEAKER CHAIR
aharp@stout.com
Michael Morgan ASA ARM/BV CPA/ABV
CPA Liaison
Diversity & Inclusion Task Force
TxCPA Houston Board Member
michael@houstonvaluation.com
Ray T. Garcia ASA PE
MTS SPEAKERS
rtgarcia@sbcglobal.net
James Herr ASA CFA CPA CEIV
SPEAKER CO-CHAIR
jherr@alvarezandmarsal.com
Atiba Henry ASA
SPEAKER CO-CHAIR
ahenry@stout.com
EVC Chairs with ASA's CEO
Atiba Henry, Michael Morgan, ASA CEO Johnnie White, Carol Akers Klug, Laurie Leigh White, Alan Harp
Karl Bartholomew PE, ASA, MRICS
RENEWABLE SPEAKERS
karl.bartholomew@shell.com
Mike Hill FASA, CPA, ABV
BV SPEAKERS
Mike.Hill@Weaver.com
2023 EVC PANEL