Lori Staffin Traweek

After a 32 year career overseeing all aspects of the association’s operations, Lori recently retired as COO from the American Gas Association. Lori is a respected industry leader and spokesperson and has represented the industry before Congress, regulatory bodies and policymakers. Working collaboratively with utility executives across the country, she has been integrally involved in the identification of business strategies, policy development and helping companies achieve operational excellence in the safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible delivery of natural gas. Lori currently sits on the boards of GTI Energy and TRC and previously served on the board of the Center for Energy Workforce Development and National Energy Foundation. Prior to AGA, she worked for Arco Oil and Gas. She has a communications degree from Ithaca College and a mechanical engineering degree from Purdue University and currently resides with her husband Bill in Annapolis, Maryland.