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Shane Henry

Loma,CO

Summary

Experienced leader of highly skilled and focused teams in the energy/oil &gas sector for 20+ years. Diverse background in the government, private and not-for-profit arenas. Effective manager with strong communication skills I have built over my career. Motivated by working with teams on projects and tasks and I'm results driven. Proud of the professional approach I take in supporting people, building positive team culture and how I get things done.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Manager, Regulatory & Stakeholder Relations

Enerplus Resources
03.2012 - 07.2024
  • Managed government/stakeholder relations, regulatory compliance, environmental programs and community investment/outreach for Enerplus' US and Canadian Operations. Primary coverage area was the Bakken, DJ Basin and Marcellus resource plays in the US and Canadian assets in Alberta.
  • As a manager in the Corporate Sustainability Department my core responsibility focused on leading a highly skilled team who: mitigated regulatory risk, ensured regulatory compliance, engaged in stakeholder/government affairs outreach, implemented the corporate community investment budget and supported the company ESG initiative.
  • Maintained a professional, organized, and safe environment for my team to ensure they were able to carry out their internal and external responsibilities in an effective manner.
  • On behalf of Enerplus, I served as a Board Director on the North Dakota Petroleum Council for 12 years, and as a Member of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association's Advisory Board for 10 years.

External Affairs Manager

WPX Energy
01.2012 - 03.2012
  • Managed external affairs responsibilities for WPX in WY, CO and NM. Williams spun off its E&P business unit in Jan. 2012 and established WPX Energy as a stand-alone company.
  • Transitioned from Williams to WPX when the spin off of the new company was finalized. Role and responsibilities, including the team I managed, remained largely the same from what I was engaged with at Williams.

Rockies Regional Manager, Government Affairs

Williams
12.2005 - 01.2012
  • Managed government affairs activities in support of Williams' Business Units and Operations in NM, CO, WY and ND.
  • Williams Business Units included E&P, Midstream and Pipeline Operations.
  • Leader of a team of government affairs specialists and consultants/lobbyists in the Rocky Mountain Region.
  • Worked to increase the performance of the this diverse team by providing regular coaching, training, and feedback to individuals in all aspects of government affairs work.
  • VP Award Recipient

Assistant Director for Land and Energy

Colorado Department of Natural Resources
08.2001 - 11.2005
  • I was a direct report to the Executive Director of DNR and served as the primary policy liaison between the EDO and the State Land Board, Division of Minerals and Geology, Colorado Geological Survey and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
  • Worked closely with the Colorado State Forester on statewide forestry policy issues, and with the Colorado Division of Wildlife on statewide energy related issues.
  • Served as Board Member on the Mined Land Reclamation Board, Energy Impact Assistance Committee (DOLA), Colorado State Conservation Board and was the Colorado Associate Representative to the Interstate Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
  • Delivered official testimony before Congressional and State Legislative Committees, and was the DNR lead to several federal agencies (e.g., BLM, USFS).

West Slope Area Manager

U.S. Senator Wayne Allard
08.1999 - 08.2001
  • Managed 16 county region in western Colorado for Senator Allard.
  • Delegated, reviewed and evaluated constituent case work, public speaking activities on behalf of the Senator, and participated in federal agency meetings throughout the West Slope.
  • Primary issue coverage: public land management, oil/gas, water, minerals/coal and agriculture.


Policy Analyst

CLUB 20
03.1996 - 08.1999
  • Initiated, implemented and evaluated policy research for six issue committees. CLUB 20 is a 501C-6 organization that represents the political interests of western Colorado at both the state and federal levels of government.
  • Participated in developing and writing "white papers" on the relationship between natural resource policy development and the economic viability of communities, businesses and local governments.
  • Work included leading projects on rural telecommunications, forest health, public lands/wilderness, energy development, and federal implementation of laws (e.g., Endangered Species Act).
  • Served on the BLM Northwest Resource Advisory Council (1998-1999).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Master of Public Administration (MPA)

University of Colorado
Denver And Grand Junction
08.1999 - 12.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Colorado Mesa University (Mesa State College)
Grand Junction, CO
08.1990 - 05.1995

Instructor - American Government

Colorado Christian University
Grand Junction, CO
01.2004 - 05.2004

Skills

  • Time management
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Task delegation
  • Goal setting
  • Relationship building
  • Policy implementation
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Cross-functional teamwork

Timeline

Manager, Regulatory & Stakeholder Relations

Enerplus Resources
03.2012 - 07.2024

External Affairs Manager

WPX Energy
01.2012 - 03.2012

Rockies Regional Manager, Government Affairs

Williams
12.2005 - 01.2012

Instructor - American Government

Colorado Christian University
01.2004 - 05.2004

Assistant Director for Land and Energy

Colorado Department of Natural Resources
08.2001 - 11.2005

West Slope Area Manager

U.S. Senator Wayne Allard
08.1999 - 08.2001

Bachelor of Science - Master of Public Administration (MPA)

University of Colorado
08.1999 - 12.2001

Policy Analyst

CLUB 20
03.1996 - 08.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Colorado Mesa University (Mesa State College)
08.1990 - 05.1995

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