
Dashelle Ricord
Ryan Briggs

Jack Ledbetter
Jesse Whitaker

Philana Thompson
Shacie Murray
Nicole Alley
Linda Dean

Aaron Barnett
Sean Casaus

Jamie Church
Meet the 2026 Planning Committee & Their Organizations

Aaron Barnett
Committee Chair
Aaron Barnett is the 2026 Four Corners Energy Conference Chair and has held multiple roles with the conference over the past 10 years. Aaron is employed with AIMS Companies as the Western Business Development Director. He also serves on the American Petroleum Institute board of directors and the Farmington Chamber Foundation Board of Directors. Aaron grew up in San Juan County and enjoys the people and the activities in the area. He’s an active outdoorsman and enjoys working out, traveling, and spending time supporting local charities. Previously, Aaron was a volunteer SJC firefighter and a firefighter for the Farmington Fire Department. Aaron holds degrees in business management, firefighting, EMT, and multiple accounting degrees. Aaron has been married to his college sweetheart for 18 years, and together they have raised their greatest blessings — three children who never stop. Aaron’s also involved with Grace Baptist Church and Generation Church.
Five organizations work together to host the Four Corners Energy Conference. Their representatives volunteer their time and expertise to bring this event to life.
The planning committee works year-round to shape the conference experience, from speaker selection and exhibitor coordination to logistics, outreach, and everything in between.
Their collective insight, experience, and commitment to San Juan Basin’s energy future are what make this conference exceptional.
The following individuals comprise the planning committee, representing the following organizations:
