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Friday January 19, 2019
Mark Eaton, former NBA All Star Utah Jazz, talks about how John Wooden, UCLA, is considered one of the greatest coaches of all time, yet would probably have been fired in today’s instant win culture.
Russel Treat, CEO, EnerSys Corporation, talks about his company’s energy podcast, The Pipeliners Podcast, and how they are now in their second year and growing. He also explains some of the challenges with creating a podcast and using resources for a quality product.
Rusty Padgett shares some BBQ tricks and tips.
About the Guests
Mark E. Eaton is a retired professional basketball player who was a member of the National Basketball Association’s Utah Jazz from 1982 to 1993, with one NBA All-Star selection in 1989, and two NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards in 1985 and 1989. Though limited offensively, Eaton’s 7 ft 4 in height helped him become one of the best defensive centers in NBA history. Eaton holds the NBA record for most blocks in a season (456) and career average blocked shots per game (3.50).
Russel Treat is an industry leader, software entrepreneur, podcaster, and trusted subject matter expert specializing in oil and gas pipeline operations, custody transfer measurement, leak detection, and automation. Russel’s extensive knowledge of pipeline and control room operations gained over 30 years of projects led to the creation of a complete software suite known as POEMS ™ (Pipeline Operations Excellence Management System) delivered through his company, EnerSys Corporation. As CEO of EnerSys, Russel is committed to delivering the highest value to pipeline operators by addressing their greatest needs and concerns, especially operational efficiency, safety and government regulation. Russel is uniquely positioned to deliver value to customers with in-depth knowledge of pipeline operations, custody transfer measurement, SCADA systems, pipeline leak detection, and pipeline control room management compliant to the requirements of DOT PHMSA 192 and 195 for Control Room Management.
Related to compliance, Russel is also president of Gas Certification Institute (GCI). Since 2000, GCI has provided certification and training courses on the fundamentals of liquid and natural gas measurement to help oil & gas and energy companies achieve compliance. GCI also provides Standard Operating Procedures manuals (SOPs) to companies seeking reliable, compliant documentation of their policies and procedures.
An engineer by education and a software entrepreneur by avocation, Russel has started seven companies, been involved in more than 40 start-ups as a consultant or advisor. Russel recently launched the Pipeliners Podcast delivering unique insight and informative conversation to help pipeliners grow and advance in their field.
About the Pipeliners Podcast
Founded and hosted by EnerACT Energy Services, Inc. CEO Russel Treat, the Pipeliners Podcast brings together industry-leading expertise and insightful guests in each episode to share their knowledge in a conversational setting. An engineer by education and a software entrepreneur by avocation, Russel Treat has started seven companies, been involved in more than 40 start-ups as a consultant or advisor, developed the POEMS(tm) (Pipeline Operations Excellence Management System) software suite for pipeline operators, and launched the Pipeliners Podcast in 2017. If you care about the pipeline industry, want to advance in your career, desire to see your company grow, or simply have a fascination with pipelines and want to hear top-shelf, quality conversations, this is your destination.
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