Board of Directors Bio

Board of Directors


Jenni Sparks *President* Marketing Director, Applied Control	× Jenni Sparks *President* Marketing Director, Applied Control Jenni Sparks is an experienced Marketing Director with over 10 years at B2B technology companies. Jenni specializes in communications with expertise in developing marketing strategies, defining value propositions, facilitating innovation development, digital communications strategy, and leading cross-functional teams. She attained her BSBA from CU-Boulder in 2010 and her MBA from DU in 2019. She believes the best way to get work done is to set goals and have fun along the way. In her free time, she enjoys golf, exploring the great outdoors, and taking a yoga class.
Julianna Marie Toledo *President-Elect* VP - Energy Consultant, AssuredPartners
Kallie Crider *Treasurer* Assurance Managing Director, Ernst & Young (EY)	× Kallie Crider *Treasurer* Assurance Managing Director, Ernst & Young (EY) Kallie Crider is a Managing Director in the Assurance Practice of Ernst & Young LLP with over 15 years of experience in a variety of industries, including Energy, Manufacturing and Consumer products. She has experience with US GAAP, SEC reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance and PCAOB auditing standards.
Brecken Gillmore *Secretary* HR Manager, Whiting Petroleum Corporation	× Brecken Gillmore *Secretary* HR Manager, Whiting Petroleum Corporation Brecken Gillmore is an HR Manager with Whiting Petroleum Corporation. She has over 12 years of broad experience in Human Resources, with more than half of that in the oil & gas sector. As a Colorado native, she is passionate about the industry and the benefits it provides to the state and its people. Brecken has a Business Administration degree from the University of Southern California (fight on!) and received her MBA from the University of Colorado. To keep her balance, she enjoys travelling, trying to keep up with her three dogs, and quiet weekends in the mountains.
Sally Hallingstad *Programming Director* Business Development Manager, Western Energy Alliance	× Sally Hallingstad *Programming Director* Business Development Manager, Western Energy Alliance From creating collateral and hosting a podcast to executing a 100,000-person event, I have a wide range of program/event development, community outreach, and marketing and communications experience. I thrive on connecting people and organizations to the tools and resources they need, and enjoy making it a fun experience for everyone involved. I am actively involved in the nonprofit community and currently support a number of organizations, including Women's Energy Network, Oilfield Helping Hands, Minds Matter, Project PAVE, and Global Dental Relief.
Shawn Forbes *Membership Director* Chief Procurement Officer, Onshore Strategies
Katya Pittman *Professional Program Development Director* Director/Energy Lending, CIT Bank, N.A. (a Division of First Citizens Bank)	× Katya Pittman *Professional Program Development Director* Director/Energy Lending, CIT Bank, N.A. (a Division of First Citizens Bank) Katya is a Director at CIT Bank (a Division of First Citizens Bank) with over 10 years of experience in the energy space. Katya specializes on providing senior debt financing to public and private, E&P and Midstream companies, across the United States. She is responsible for new business generation, underwriting, credit approval process as well as providing guidance and training to portfolio managers and credit analysts. Katya graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Texas at Dallas with Bachelor of Science in Finance. Katya was born and raised in Sevastopol, Republic of Crimea, Russia where she earned a Professional Master Sports Degree in Rhythmic Gymnastics in 2000.
Jamie Schwegmann *Communications Director* Associate Manager, HBK Engineering, LLC	× Jamie Schwegmann *Communications Director* Associate Manager, HBK Engineering, LLC By day, Jamie Schwegmann is an Associate Manager at HBK Engineering, LLC with over 11 years of experience in the utility engineering industry. She is a Professional Engineer and Project Management Professional who specializes in the management and design of natural gas distribution and transmission facilities, electric vehicle charger stations, water distribution systems and storage facilities, wastewater conveyance systems, and electric circuit replacements. Jamie is the Communications & Logistics Director for WENCO this year.
Caley Van Cleave *Past President* Managing Partner, Iridium Consulting Company	× Caley Van Cleave *Past President* Managing Partner, Iridium Consulting Company Whether navigating new growth strategies or landing top talent, she has worked hands-on with business leaders finding valuable solutions for most of her career. Prior to co-founding Iridium Consulting Company, Caley served as the Vice President in two previous award-winning consulting and search firms. In both companies, she supported clients in identifying new approaches to their businesses and teams. In addition, Caley has successfully coached professionals across all levels of an organization to effectively advance their careers. She serves as a speaker and workshop administrator on human capital strategies, career development skills, soft skill development, energy industry and other key topics for private organizations, associations, and educational institutions. As an active member of the community, Caley currently serves as the President on the board of the Colorado chapter of the Women’s Energy Network (WEN), an international organization an international organization of 6,800+ women professionals who work across the energy value chain.