Leadership

Welcome to the leadership and governance section of the Gas Compressor Association website. This dedicated space offers an in-depth look into our organizational framework and governance. Meet our dynamic leaders guiding the industry forward, learn about our dedicated committees that diligently drive key initiatives, and explore the bylaws that govern our Association. These elements together ensure transparency, foster collaboration, and uphold integrity, as we strive towards our mission of advancing the natural gas compression industry.

Advisory Board

James Barr, Chair
J W Power Company

Terry Baldwin
FW Murphy Production Controls

Russ Goss
Caterpillar Inc.

Misty Ingle
TOPS LLC

Jay LeBlanc
Ariel Corporation

Matthew Pitcock
CSI Compressco, LP

Sam Purdy, P.E.
Enterflex Energy Services, Inc.

Ray Purtzer, Chair Elect
Archrock Compression Services

Contact Info

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Advisory Board Members

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Committees

Support the gas compression industry by joining one of our specialized committees aimed at enhancing the GCA’s initiatives. These committees allow a space for collaboration, thought-provoking industry best practices discussion, and extensive analysis of challenges, opportunities, and emerging trends in the sector.

Please click on a committee below to learn more about GCA committees.

Education Committee

Misty Ingle, Chair
TOPS LLC

Environmental Committee

Dalyce Watson, Chair
J W Power Company

Health & Safety Committee

.Joe Avila, Chair
J W Power Company

Human Resources Committee

Pam Barnhart, Chair              J W Power Company

Membership Committee

Chris Davis, Chair              A X H air-coolers

Program & Expo Committee

Erin Bailey, Chair              FW Murphy Production Controls

Statistics Committee

Chris Goulet, Chair      Ariel Corporation

Bylaws & Stat Procedures

Leadership History

Past Chairpersons

2022
Terry Baldwin
FW Murphy Production Controls
 
2021
Terry Baldwin
FW Murphy Production Controls
 
2020
Terry Baldwin
FW Murphy Production Controls
 
2019
Pete Kourkoubes
Enerflex
 
2018
Pete Kourkoubes
Enerflex
 
2017
John Dutton
J-W Power Company
 
2016
Anthony Speer
CSI Compressco, LP
 
2015
Roy Jacobs
Neuman & Esser USA, Inc.
 
2014
Gary Farr
Cummins, Inc.
 
2013
Norm Shade
ACI Services, Inc.
 
2012
Randy Bissey
Ariel Corporation
 
2011
James Barr
J-W Power Company
 
2010
David Seiler
Frick Company
 
2009
Chuck DeWees
Caterpillar, Inc.

2008
Don Bizzell
J-W Power Company
2007
Rick Grapengater
AXH Air Coolers
 
2006
Brett Bucelluni
Hanover Compressor Company
 
2005
David Murdock
Compressor Systems, Inc.
 
2004
Don Bizzell
J-W Power Company
 
2003
Bob Tyson
Caterpillar, Inc.
 
2002
John Mowery
Ariel Corporation
 
2001
Tom Reinhart
Production Operators
 
2000
Ron Swank
Weatherford Global Compression
 
1999
Ron Swank
Weatherford Global Compression
 
1998
Gary M. Farr
Compressor Dynamics, Inc.
1998
Gary M. Farr
Compressor Dynamics, Inc.
 
1999
Ron Swank
Weatherford Global Compression
 
2000
Ron Swank
Weatherford Global Compression
 
2001
Tom Reinhart
Production Operators
 
2002
John Mowery
Ariel Corporation
 
2003
Bob Tyson
Caterpillar, Inc.
 
2004
Don Bizzell
J-W Power Company
 
2005
David Murdock
Compressor Systems, Inc.
 
2006
Brett Bucelluni
Hanover Compressor Company
 
2007
Rick Grapengater
AXH Air Coolers
 
2008
Don Bizzell
J-W Power Company
 
2009
Chuck DeWees
Caterpillar, Inc.
 
2010
David Seiler
Frick Company
 
2011
James Barr
J-W Power Company
 
2012
Randy Bissey
Ariel Corporation
2013
Norm Shade
ACI Services, Inc.
 
2014
Gary Farr
Cummins, Inc.
 
2015
Roy Jacobs
Neuman & Esser USA, Inc.
 
2016
Anthony Speer
CSI Compressco, LP
 
2017
John Dutton
J-W Power Company
 
2018
Pete Kourkoubes
Enerflex
 
2019
Pete Kourkoubes
Enerflex
 
2020
Terry Baldwin
FW Murphy Production Controls
 
2021
Terry Baldwin
FW Murphy Production Controls
 
2022
Terry Baldwin
FW Murphy Production Controls