Tim Tarpley oversees the Energy Workforce’s Policy, Government Affairs, International Trade Policy and ESG 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.

Mr. Tarpley has advocated for the men and woman of the US energy industry for the past 4 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 as well as the United States Trade Representative.  

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 Congressman Thornberry (R-TX). As a lynchpin of Congressman Poe’s staff for more than nine years, Tim worked on permitting the Keystone pipeline and ending the crude oil export ban.

Mr. Tarpley holds a juris doctor from Creighton University School of Law and a Master of Law from American University Washington College of Law.

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