Presented by SGA Advance Partner, nGenue
Event Summary
Natural gas demand is growing, but stronger markets do not automatically translate into stronger margins.
Rising power demand from AI data centers, continued market volatility and increasing capital costs are placing new pressure on operational performance. Small inefficiencies that once had little impact can now reduce profitability through billing delays, scheduling errors, inconsistent data and manual processes that limit decision-making speed.
This executive session explores how organizations can strengthen operational resilience by building the foundation required for disciplined execution. Participants will examine where margin erosion occurs, why operational visibility depends on trusted data and how standardized processes prepare organizations for intelligent automation and AI. The session also addresses workforce challenges, including preserving institutional knowledge as experienced employees retire, and introduces a practical framework for evaluating operational readiness.
Designed for leaders responsible for strategy, operations and financial performance, this session provides practical guidance for strengthening profitability while preparing the organization for the next generation of technology-enabled growth.
Attendees will receive [1] Professional Development Hour (PDH) upon completion.
What You’ll Walk Away With
- Identify operational practices that quietly erode profitability
- Evaluate your organization’s readiness for intelligent automation and AI
- Strengthen operational visibility through trusted data and standardized processes
- Assess workforce risks associated with institutional knowledge loss
- Apply a practical resilience framework to improve long-term operational performance
Target Audience
This session is for leaders responsible for protecting profitability while positioning their organizations for long-term growth.
Who Should Attend
- CEOs and Presidents
- Chief Operating Officers
- Vice Presidents of Operations
- Vice Presidents of Engineering
- Vice Presidents of Commercial Operations
- Business Unit Leaders
- Directors of Operations
- Directors of Business Excellence
- Strategic Planning Leaders
Experience Level: Executive / Advanced
Complete the Series
Demand is rising across the natural gas value chain, and margin pressure is rising with it through billing delays, manual processes and data no one fully trusts. Across four live sessions, SGA Advance Partner nGenue examines where profitability quietly erodes and how clean data, standardized processes and practical automation prepare your organization for 2030.
- September 24: The Margin Mandate – Building Resilience in a Volatile Market
- October 22: Operational Excellence & Revenue Protection: Turning Process into Profit
- November 19: Intelligent Automation & Data Strategy: Scaling Without Scaling Headcount
- December 10: Market Leadership & Strategic Positioning For 2030
Meet Your Instructor
Scott Vogan
SVP Sales & Marketing, nGenue
Scott leads sales and marketing at nGenue, bringing with him over 34 years’ experience in consulting, software, and business development.
After graduating from Baylor University, he began his career at Ernst & Young, before embarking on a journey into big data, analytics, and business intelligence at Informatica, where he was the second consultant and eventually left as the Director of Professional Services.
Scott went on to sell ETRM solutions to North American oil, gas, and utilities clients at OpenLink Financial, then led business development for Hartigen Solutions, a bid-to-bill software company servicing power generation clients in deregulated power markets. After he was a Managing Director at Accenture, focused on AI, Machine Learning, and Predictive Analytics for oil, gas, and utilities. Just prior to joining nGenue, Scott led sales and marketing for Trellis Energy Software.
Outside work, Scott prioritizes time with his wife and daughter. He enjoys playing golf—though less frequently these days, performance driving, and watching college football & basketball.
