Big Ideas. Bold Voices. One Powerful Lineup.
Keynote Spotlight: Dallin Cooper
Get ready for an energizing keynote packed with research-backed insights, memorable humor, and practical strategies. Globally recognized speaker, author, and entrepreneur Dallin Cooper will inspire you to communicate better, build trust, and turn challenges into opportunities. This is one session you won’t want to miss!
Learn from leading voices in damage prevention, construction, regulation, safety, technology, and workforce development—including NUCA, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, the Underground Damage Prevention Safety Commission, Staking U, Colorado 811, an informative “Mock Trial” session that will see if “your answers to damage causes will hold up in court”, tell us what a “Large Project Coordination Module at 811” should be, and more.
Discover fresh ideas and practical strategies on excavation safety, locating technology, regulatory updates, leadership, communication, and data-driven decision-making—insights you can put to work immediately.
Register NowDallin Cooper
Keynote Speaker
Dallin is a globally recognized speaker, author, and serial entrepreneur. After founding multiple companies and orchestrating two successful exits, he has dedicated his career to transforming the way category-leading companies communicate, connect, and lead.
From the smallest towns in Wyoming to the bustling streets of China’s largest cities, Dallin has challenged audiences to rethink the way they see the world. His groundbreaking insights on communication and leadership have cemented his reputation as a go-to expert for organizations seeking to bridge the gap between their people.
Dallin has advised and spoken for industry-leading organizations such as Meta, Charter, RE/MAX, MGMA, and GE, empowering leaders to question long-held assumptions, break through communication barriers, and foster cultures of trust and collaboration. With a dynamic presence and an ability to challenge conventional thinking, Dallin equips leaders with the tools they need to cultivate deeper connections, unlock innovation, and drive meaningful results.
Roger Cox
Roger Cox is the founder and president of ACTS Now, Inc., a consulting organization dedicated to advancing damage prevention and public safety, by building a culture through industry collaboration, where safe work isn’t the exception, it’s simply how the job gets done.
Anthony "Tony" Jorgenson
Anthony “Tony” Jorgenson has maintained an active litigation practice for the past 29 years and is a member of the Oklahoma and Colorado bars.
Kevin Stilson
Kevin J. Stilson has served as a Government partner for over 30 years. Working in partnership with FEMA, PHMSA, Army Corp of Engineers, City of Colorado Springs, City of Pueblo, El Paso County, CO and the State of Colorado he has influenced the rules and regulations that we have today.
Jason Jacobson
Jason Jacobson is the founder of J Mikel Solutions, an executive coaching and leadership development practice built for construction, government, and other high-pressure industries.
Annemarie Bluff
Annemarie Bluff is the Safety Manager at Authentic Drilling, LLC, a drilling company that specializes in difficult access geotechnical, environmental, exploration and water well drilling services.
B.J. Hartley
B.J. brings extensive field experience and a practical understanding of utility operations, damage prevention programs, and stakeholder engagement throughout the communities served by Black Hills Energy.
Casey Hensley
Casey Hensley is Colorado’s PUC Pipeline Safety Program Chief. She has a deep commitment to public service and environmental protection.
Cindy Kyle
Ms. Kyle is a trained Construction Health and Safety Technician and is responsible for compliance with the requirements of the contract, plans and specifications.
Dale Robinson
Dale Robinson is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, occupational safety and health executive, master instructor trainer, and trusted advisor with nearly five decades of industry experience, including more than 43 years in the oil and gas industry.
David Siddle
David Siddle, Frontier Precision Geospatial Mapping and Damage Prevention Director, has been a champion of bringing line locating and mapping data together since 2008.
Dillon Ohrt
Dillon is an active advocate for excavation safety and pipeline awareness education throughout the industry.
Erick Anderson
Erick Anderson has been protecting City and County of Denver property since he started working there as a Seasonal Park Ranger in 2009.
Jacquee Wilson
Jacquee Wilson is the Administrator for the Underground Damage Prevention Safety Commission and the Public Safety Manager for the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Division of Oil and Public Safety.
Jessica Nesvold
Jessica Nesvold joined the PUC March 2022.
Jim Proszek
Jim Proszek is Of Counsel in the Tulsa, Oklahoma office of the law firm of Hall Estill.
Joel Elcock
Joel has been in traffic control for 21 years.
Kelly Jones
Kelly Jones, Frontier Precision Damage Prevention Sales Specialist, has over a dozen years of private locating experience.
Mario Mora
Born and raised in Colorado, Mario Mora has worked in damage prevention for 31 years.
Ryan Echer
Ryan Echer serves as the Pipeline Safety Program Supervisor for the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC), where he is dedicated to protecting the public through strong pipeline safety oversight and damage prevention initiatives.
Carla Sanchez
Colorado 811, Member Relations Director
Carlie White
Colorado 811, Member Relations Team Lead
Claudia Randall
Colorado 811, Executive Director
Luis Ortiz
Colorado 811, Education & Damage Prevention Liaison
Mike Abla
Colorado 811, Director of Data and Business Intelligence
Sanatam Khalsa
Colorado 811, Education & Damage Prevention Liaison
