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We are proud to host the 2025 G&T Accounting and Finance Association Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio. Attendees will enjoy an engaging conference of dynamic speakers, networking opportunities and CPEs, while we discuss the challenges and opportunities of today’s power industry.

While you are with us, take time to explore Easton Town Center, located directly across the street from the Hilton Easton. With over 200 shopping, dinning and entertainment venues, the options are endless. 

Please see below for a breakdown of the sessions that will be held each day of the conference. 

  • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception (Easton A, B Ballrooms)
  • 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast (Easton C, D, E Ballroom)
     
  • 8:00 a.m. - Call to Order (Easton A, B Ballrooms)
    Greg Humphreys, GTAFA President (Desert Power)
     
  • 8:05 - 8:10 a.m. - Greetings from G&T Managers
    Donna Walker (Hoosier Energy)
     
  • 8:10 - 8:30 a.m. - Roll Call
    Greg Humphreys, GTAFA President (Desert Power)
     
  • 8:30 - 8:55 a.m. - Greetings from Host
    Craig Grooms (Buckeye Power)
     
  • 8:55 - 9:55 a.m. - Keynote
    Archie Griffin (Two-time Heisman Trophy winner) 
     
  • 9:55 - 10:15 a.m. - Break
     
  • 10:15 - 11:05 a.m. - Tackling the Blind Side: Navigating Data Center Execution Risk
    Jeff Johnston (CoBank)
    Teri Viswanath (CoBank)
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  • 11:05 - 11:55 a.m. - AI - Cooperative Perspective
    Nate Melby (Dairyland)
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  • 11:55 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. - Lunch (Easton C, D, E Ballrooms)
    Finance and Treasury Committee (Lilac Room)
    Insurance Committee (Magnolia Room)
     
  • 1:15 - 1:20 p.m. - GTAFA History
    Joe Rick (Oglethorpe Power)
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  • 1:20-2:10 p.m. - Power Markets Update
    Andy Whitesitt (ACES Power Marketing)
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  • 2:10 - 3:00 p.m. - Generation for the Next Generation
    Gavin McCollum (Basin Electric Power Cooperative)
    George Ransom (Burns & McDonnell)
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  • 3:00 - 3:20 p.m. - Break
     
  • 3:20 - 4:10 p.m. - Insurance Considerations for Large Construction Projects
    Wildfire Impact on Insurance and Wildfire Mitigation Plans
    John Frank (Basin Electric Power Cooperative)
    Rodney Palesano (Western Farmers Electric Cooperative)
    Chip Reagan (McGriff)
    James Sorenson (Brown & Brown)
    Steve Stanton (Tri-State Generation and Transmission Assoc.)
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  • 4:10 - 5:00 p.m. - RUS Update
    Christopher McLean (RUS) 
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  • 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast (Easton C, D, E Ballrooms)
     
  • 8:00 - 8:10 a.m. - 2026 Host Presentation (Easton A, B Ballrooms)
    Shari Heino (Brazos Electric Cooperative)
    Matt Lowe (Golden Spread Electric) 
    Stephanie Weeks (Rayburn Electric Cooperative)
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  • 8:10 - 9:10 a.m. - Economic Update
    Roger Tutterow Ph.D. (Kennesaw State University)
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  • 9:10 - 10:00 a.m. - Industry Update
    Jan Ahlen (NRUCFC)
     
  • 10:00 a.m. - Group Attendee Photo
     
  • 10:00 - 10:20 a.m. - Break
     
  • 10:20 - 11:10 a.m. - Financial Accounting Standards Board Update
    Nick Cappiello (Financial Accounting Standards Board)
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  • 11:10 a.m. - noon - Artificial Intelligence Overview
    Jorge Lopez (Gartner)
     
  • 12:00 - 1:20 p.m. - Lunch 
    Accounting Committee (Lilac room)
    Tax Committee (Magnolia Room)
     
  • 1:20 - 2:10 p.m. - Palisades Nuclear Project
    Zach Anderson (Wolverine Power Cooperative)
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  • 2:10 - 3:00 p.m. - New Administration, New Congress, New Direction
    Paul Gutierrez (National Rural Electric Cooperative Assoc.)
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  • 3:00 - 3:20 p.m. - Break 
     
  • 3:20 - 4:10 p.m. - Rating Agency Jeopardy - Season VIII
    Lynn Maloney, Host (Old Dominion Electric Cooperative)
    David Bodek (S&P) 
    Dennis Pidherny     (Fitch)
    Rachel Cortez (Moody's)
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  • 4:10 - 5:00 p.m. - Tax Round Table - Current G&T Topics
    Jason Reschly (Husch Blackwell) 
    Bill Miller     (Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss)
    Katie Curtis (Oglethorpe Power Corporation)
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  • 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast (Easton C, D, E Ballrooms)
     
  • 8:00 - 8:50 a.m. - Capital Markets - You Can Get Cash (Easton A, B Ballrooms)
    Michelle Strobel (Great River Energy)
    Luke Jenkins (Wells Fargo)
    Paul Neuhedel (RBC)
     
  • 8:50 - 9:40 a.m. - Captivated by Captives
    Narmada Nanjundan (East Kentucky Power Cooperative)
    John Frank (Basin Electric Power Cooperative)
    Shari Heino (Brazos Electric Cooperative)
    Britt Roarx (East Kentucky Power Cooperative Board Member and Texas Roadhouse)
     
  • 9:40 - 10:00 a.m. - Break 
     
  • 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. - Big Loads, Bigger Bills
    James Wright (Old Dominion Electric Cooperative)
    Chris Johnson (Basin Electric Power Cooperative)
     
  • 10:50 - 11:20 a.m. - GTAFA Surveys - Risk, Insurance, CapEx, Treasury
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    Tom Chamberlin (Old Dominion Electric Cooperative)
    Narmada Nanjunden (East Kentucky Power Cooperative)
    Ryan Pearl (East Kentucky Power Cooperative)
     
  • 11:20 - 11:50 a.m. - Business Meeting
    Greg Humphreys, GTAFA President (Desert Power)
     
  • 11:50 a.m. - Noon - Closing Comments and Adjourn