DC Fly-In Recap by Tim Tarpley, Februarys Meeting

Topic: When Comfort Creates Risk: Decision Drift in Safety Leadership

Meeting Information

• Date: February 17th
• Time: 12:00pm CT
• Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87830072422
  • Meeting ID: 878 3007 2422

Tim’s Bio: As President of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council, Tim Tarpley oversees Policy, Government Affairs, International Trade Policy and Environmental Policy, developing and implementing an integrated strategic plan to advance Energy Workforce’s policy positions, broaden awareness of its programs and priorities, and increase the visibility of its positions across key stakeholder audiences.

Tarpley has advocated for the men and woman of the U.S. energy industry for the past seven years in Washington and around the country. Tarpley has presented at multiple conferences on energy policy and has testified in the United States Congress in front of the House Natural Resources Committee, the United States Trade Representative and the Texas Legislature.

Prior to joining the Energy Workforce & Technology Council, he served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX) and began his legislative career as an aide to former Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-TX). As a lynchpin of Congressman Poe’s staff for more than nine years, Tarpley worked on permitting the Keystone pipeline, ending the crude oil export ban and streamlining the permitting for LNG export approval.

Tarpley serves on the U.S.-Mexico Energy Business Council, the Department of Commerce Industry Trade Advisory Committee for Energy and Energy Services, and is a fellow in the British American Project. Tarpley holds a juris doctor from Creighton University School of Law and a LLM from American University Washington College of Law.

Session Description

Join us for our February meeting featuring two timely and impactful presentations on national policy and workplace safety.

Tim Tarpley from the Energy Workforce & Technology Council (EWTC) will present on the upcoming DC Fly-In (February 10–12) he attended  where senior executives from energy workforce member companies will travel to Washington, DC to engage directly with policymakers and advocate for the energy services and technology sector. The Fly-In included:

• Small group meetings with U.S. Senators and Representatives to discuss key legislation
• Discussions with senior Executive Branch officials on energy policy and regulatory issues
• Policy and political briefings from Washington, DC energy experts

In addition, JP Walsh from OSHA will return to provide an overview of the 2026 Letters of Interpretation and explain how they impact employers and safety professionals.

This meeting will provide valuable insight into how federal policy and OSHA guidance influence our industry and daily safety operations.