Tim Tarpley

Tim Tarpley is president of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council, where he leads the organization’s policy, government affairs and international trade initiatives on behalf of the US oilfield services and technology sector. With more than two decades of experience in energy policy and offshore development, he drives strategic efforts to advance regulatory frameworks that strengthen global competitiveness and ensure safe, reliable production.

Tarpley has testified before Congress, the US Trade Representative and the Texas Legislature, and he frequently presents at international energy forums on issues impacting the offshore industry. Before joining EWTC, he served as chief of staff to Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX) and as an aide to Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-TX). He is a member of the US–Mexico Energy Business Council, serves on the Department of Commerce Industry Trade Advisory Committee for Energy and Energy Services, and is a fellow in the British American Project.