Industry Leaders Working Together to Advance Public Awareness
DPAC is led by experienced professionals from natural gas distribution companies across the United States. Together, they help guide the council's mission, encourage collaboration among members, and support initiatives that strengthen public awareness, improve safety communication, and advance industry best practices.
Leadership Focused on Collaboration
As a member-driven organization, DPAC's leadership team represents the experience and perspectives of utilities serving communities across the country.
Board members volunteer their time to help guide council initiatives, facilitate collaboration, and ensure DPAC continues providing meaningful value for its members. Their leadership helps shape discussions around benchmarking, public awareness strategies, regulatory interpretation, and industry standards.
Meet the DPAC Leadership Team
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Tim Teel
Chair | Summit Utilities
As Chair of DPAC, Tim helps guide the council's strategic direction while encouraging collaboration among member utilities. His leadership supports benchmarking initiatives, industry discussions, and the continued advancement of public awareness efforts across the natural gas distribution industry.
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Valerie Lertyaovarit
Vice Chair | SoCalGas
Valerie supports member engagement by encouraging collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the exchange of best practices among DPAC members. She helps strengthen the relationships that make the council's collaborative approach successful.
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Kristie Kubovic
Treasurer | NiSource
As Treasurer, Kristie helps oversee the financial stewardship of the council while supporting initiatives that provide long-term value to DPAC members and strengthen the organization's mission.
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Courtney Banuelos
Secretary | Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Courtney supports the council's governance and organizational operations while helping keep members informed and engaged through DPAC's ongoing programs, meetings, and collaborative initiatives.
Guided by Industry Experience
DPAC's leadership reflects decades of combined experience in natural gas distribution, public awareness, safety communication, and regulatory collaboration.
By bringing together professionals from utilities of varying sizes and service areas, the council benefits from diverse perspectives while remaining focused on one shared goal: helping members build stronger, more effective communication and outreach strategies.
Become Part of DPAC
Leadership is only one part of what makes DPAC successful. The strength of the council comes from the active participation of its members.
When you join DPAC, you become part of a collaborative network where your ideas, experiences, and expertise help shape the future of public awareness across the natural gas distribution industry.