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Shell Participates in Wetlands Planting in Port Fourchon
On April 21, 2017, employees from Shell Oil Company joined the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) to take part in a wetlands planting project on the Port Fourchon ridge and marsh north of Port Fourchon.
The goal of the project was to create sustainable ridge and marsh habitat located along the Bayou Cochon area. To make the area more resilient to storms and flooding, and create habitat for neotropical songbirds that reside in Louisiana or migrate through the Mississippi Flyway, Shell volunteers planted 398 beneficial native woody species and herbaceous plants, including red mulberry, yaupon holly, persimmon, live oak, honeylocust, roughleaf dogwood, wax myrtle, Hercules-club, American beautyberry and hackberry.
“These ridges are like islands in a sea of salt marsh providing critical habitat for the Neotropical migratory birds on their long journeys each spring and fall,” said Matt Benoit, BTNEP Habitat Restoration Coordinator. “In the 2017 Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) Master Plan for Coastal Restoration, project types such as ridge restoration and marsh creation play a critical part in not only creating new land, but in providing a way to improve wave and storm attenuation features for the local communities.”
In addition to providing sweat equity to the project, volunteers were shown a presentation about the upcoming Port Fourchon-Mars Pipeline Wetlands Project and given a tour of existing port facilities and activities.
In 2016, Shell Oil Company and the BTNEP came together to form the SMART program in this estuarine complex that encompasses the 4.2 million acres of wetlands, ridges, forests, farmlands and communities between the Mississippi and Atchafalaya River Basins in
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=Port Fourchon Planting................cover=Control Center News..........................2=Engine Removal at Nairn Station........3=Colex Celebrates Safe Digging...........3=School Pipeline Safety........................3=Zoo Family Day...................................4=Projects in Progress...........................5=Out and About....................................6=PipelinER Training..............................7=Crawfish Boil-off.................................8=TFAE Fun Run....................................8=Safety Day 2017................................9=Tech Meeting....................................10=2017 Graduates................................12=Getting to know.................................14=Houston Firefighter’s Golf Classic.....15=Pipeliner’s Splash.............................15=Tykeliners.........................................15=Service Anniversaries......... back cover
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southeast Louisiana. SMART stands for Saving Marshes And Ridges Together. The SMART program, funded by a $1 million contribution from Shell, takes plants grown at Nicholls State University Farm in Thibodaux, LA, to be planted on newly created ridges and surrounding marshes in lower Lafourche (Port Fourchon Ridge and Marsh and Port Fourchon-Mars Pipeline Wetland Projects) and Plaquemines (Tiger Pass/Spanish Pass Ridge and Marsh Project, and Bayou Dupont and Grand Liard Ridge and Marsh Projects) Parishes.
SMART also creates volunteer opportunities for the public, locally and nationally, as well as partners joining the project from companies like Shell. For more information on BTNEP and its volunteer program, visit www.BTNEP.org.
Article originally printed in Beauregard Daily News.
On June 3, 2017, Captain Matthew Pearson of the Texas Air National Guard was promoted to the rank of Major. Matt is assigned to the 272d Engineering and Installation Squadron at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base. Matt is a Sr. Technical Analyst in the Control Center Technical Support Applications/Citrix Group. The Control Center congratulates Major Matthew Pearson on his huge achievement!
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Control Center’s Captain Matthew Pearson
Matt Pearson with family (wife Amy, daughters Carter & Riley)
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Jerry Thomason and Lynn Adams-Tavares
personalize their Control Center OASyS ‘Time for change’ hoodies. Jerry
embroidered an acronym for his console GCOCON (Gulf
Coast Offshore Console) and Lynn, who also supports
change management for the Control Center, added
patches for the large change projects (Relocation,
SCADA Replacement, OPSIS, PCD). Jerry Thomason,
Controller Offshore Console
Lynn Adams-Tavares, Sr. Technical Specialist,
SCADA Project & Support
Time for Change!
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Removal of Unit 4’s Engine at Nairn Station
Hughes and Kubacak Elementary Schools Learn About Pipeline Safety
Colex Celebrates National Safe Digging Month and 10 Years of Keeping the Community Safe
A 90 ton crane was used to pull Unit 4 off of the skid and
load it onto atransport truck.
In honor of National Safe Digging Month, SPLC’s Public Awareness 811 Team hosted a pipeline safety meeting. Jereme Havard, ROW Tech at Nederland, gave a heartfelt presentation about his role in the community, working with stakeholders on damage prevention and how safe digging practices make a difference. Phil Barker highlighted the upcoming outreach events planned for 2017. The team created a fun quiz on National Safe Digging Month facts and prizes were awarded. The meeting provided an opportunity for employees to share ideas and good practices to improve pipeline safety.
Phil Barker, Public Awareness/Damage Prevention Administrator, recently visited with Hughes Elementary School’s 3rd and 4th graders and Kubacak Elementary School’s 3rd graders. Students and teachers had the opportunity to learn more about the importance of Calling 811 to prevent damage to underground pipelines and utilities, pipeline safety and the important role pipelines play in our everyday lives SPLC’s public awareness school program was developed to provide safety information to everyone who lives or works near a pipeline. Hughes Elementary School is located near the Texas Bay Area Dry Gas Pipeline and Kubacak Elementary School is located near the Texas Propylene Pipeline.
Students enjoyed watching Common Ground Alliance’s pirate-themed video about the importance of protecting our resources below the ground. They also learned about:
=What is a pipeline=How pipelines affect you=How to locate a pipeline=What is transported through a pipeline=How to recognize a pipeline leak and who to call=What you should do before you begin any digging project in your yard
All students went home with a “goodie bag” and parents received pipeline safety information. To conclude the presentation, students had the opportunity to win prizes if they answered questions about the information presented. In addition to the presentation, Phil Barker presented both Hughes and Kubacak Elementary Schools with a donation to help purchase needed school supplies.
Peyton Ross, Jereme Havard, David Gonzalez, Bryson Perdasofpy & Phil Barker
Jereme Havard discusses safe digging examples and the importance of keeping the community safe.
Phil Barker highlights the public affairs outreach events planned for 2017.
David Gonzalez, ROW Tech at Colex, hands out giveaways.
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Zoo Day 2017
Mitch McGehee & family
Larry Gunn & family
Dale Dennis & family
Rey Prado & family
Perry Watts & family
A special thanks to Charleane Hunter for organizing this great event!
Steve Castex & family
Chester Green & family
Carsyn - Grandson of Charleane Hunter
Paul Scioneaux & family
Brielle, Carter & Carson - Grandkids of Tina Brignac
Samuel Allen - Son of Anneke Williams
Todd Bonin & family
Ashley Harris & family
Mike & Margaret Gallo and Quinn
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Josh Young & familyMike D’Amico & family
Tory Poche & family
Tina Brignac with her helpers
The Big Winners: Above: Zyinn Dennis with father, Dale Dennis; Below: Presley Ruth
D’Amico - Congratulations girls!
Renee Follette & family
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Location: Sorrento, LAProject: Mechanic Rey Prado and contractor Milton Davis on a pump replacement at Sorrento. Accessing the job and wearing the proper PPE (appropriate glove for the task).
Project: Pinnacle Ethylene Meter CleaningDescription: After the completion of running a smart pig in an ethylene pipeline, it is necessary to inspect every meter for trash and polymers that may change the flow profile.
Location: Sorrento, LAProject: MCC Backup Generator ReplacementDescription: MCC Backup Generator was replaced and elevated.
Location: Napoleonville, LAProject: Chevron Meter CleaningDescription: LA Ethylene Chevron meter was pulled, inspected and clean. Metal clip found in flow conditioner.
Project: Norco Kenner Product Header Valve Replacement and Thermal Protection upgradesDescription: Denny Bordeaux (contractor) begins all thermal protection of manifold. Jeremy Brazan & Darren Heltz bolting up the first regular unleaded manifold valve.
Projects in Progress
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Out and About in SPLC
Kevin Nichols, Sean Guillory, Shawn Carsten, John Hollowell, Courtney Selinidis, Ken Edmonds in Orlando for the annual MLPA Conference. The group managed to
have a little fun in between investor meetings!
Fire Department outreach in Coalinga,
CA with Alan Hunsberger
Russell Guidry, Karen McCray & Jill Derise
James Ryan controlling Northern California pipelines procedurally compliant using OASyS.
Jeff Cullen doing a 360 walk around before entering his vehicle – Bakersfield, CA
Ted Schexnayder & Andy Chauvin
SPLC sponsored the Field Day Celebration at Southdown Elementary School in Gibson, LA. Pictured: Juanita Matthews/Secretary, Shelley
Piehet, Casannah Moses/Principal
Bruce Bourgeois & Hansel Lemoine
Jeff Wilcoxson & Tim Carter
GC-19 Boxer Platform - part of the Safety Day field walk. (L to R) Allen Hentges, Mike Thompson, Keith Leckelt,
Nick Stone, Dane McFarland, Rahul Shridhar
HSSE Next Step meetings with Roberta Caron in New Iberia, LA
Chicago, IL - Go Cubs Go!
Donnie Garrison & Amanda Gaze/CH2MHill
Arenda Price - HR Manager for SPLC
Retirement Celebrations – Gibson, LA
Mike Rome’s Retirement Party
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SPLC 811 Team on Great Day Houston
Eric Derouche/Ascension OEP & Shelley Piehet presenting at LEPA Conference in
Lake Charles, LA.
Alex Velasquez, Kirk Parks, Ulises Viesca, Louie Cervantes, Gweneyette Broussard, Darwin Lyons
Front Row: (kneeling): Rosco Duplessis, Clint Linder, Tony Henry, Toni Atwell, Wilson Gaspard. Back Row (standing): Chuck LaStrapes (IES), Jared Morgan, Chuck Guidroz,
Keith Bonvillain, Bill Webb, David Hestand, Bob Marshall, Alan Hunsberger, Todd Enloe, Michelle Abercrombie & Cliff Grabert
PipelinER Training in Beaumont, TXBill Webb – Patient Packaging
Patient removal from a confined space – Bob Marshall, Tony Henry, Jared Morgan & Todd Enloe
Basket lowering - Keith Bonvillain & David HestandBasket lowering - Chuck Guidroz & Clint Linder
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SPLC participated at the 2017 New Orleans Jazz Fest as a booth sponsor displaying the CGA Virtual Reality Safe Digging Program. Thank you to all that helped run the Kiosk Booth: Mitch McGehee, Rosco Duplessis, Damon Williams, Tracey Cline-McElroy, Tina Brignac, Matt Mangum and Geoff Gauthier - Pictured Left: Matt Mangum,
Rosco Duplessis, Mitch McGehee & Geoff Gauthier. Right: Mitch McGehee, Matt Mangum, Rosco Duplessis
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Nikki Taboney (Shell retiree), and
Shell wives, Bonnie Borne (Owen Borne,
retiree), Robin Zuvich (Matt Zuvich, Nairn) Nikki Taboney Denise Hanson, Bonnie Borne,
Sally Scioneaux
SPLC took First Place at the Buras Volunteer Fire Department Oilfield Crawfish Boil-Off – April 29, 2017
On Many 13, 2017, SPLC sponsored the 2017 TFAE 5K Fun Run Kids Corner in Houma, LA. The Terrebonne Foundation for Academic Excellence in Public Education (TFAE) is a non-profit organization developed to provide additional support to the local public school district.
SPLC Sponsors Kids Corner at Fun Run
Bernie, Jonathon Jones, Casey Schexnayder, Kevin Hebert, Matt Preagant, Rodney Boudreaux, Shelley Piehet, Tal Saunier, Earl
Tal Saunier
Rodney Boudreaux & Tal Saunier8
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Des Plaines
Falcon
Gibson
Lockport
Safety Day 2017
Mont Belvieu
Gonzales
Nederland
SJV
Houma
Sugarland
Station 5 EIPS
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Tech & Supervisor Meeting May 8-11, 2017
Brent Cooper, David Bartholomew, Rodney Boudreaux & Travis McNair
Mark Clayton, Mike Courville, Alex McConnell & Joel Derby
Eric Schwartz
Brian Sitterly
Drew Dean & Chuck Leblanc
Damon Williams
Kevin Nichols & Peyton Ross
Keith Smith & Alan Hunsberger
Kevin Arceneaux, David Janwich & Lonnie Carter
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Ricky Almaguer, Kevin Nichols, Greg Landry, Peyton Ross
Kevin Ledet
Wylie Stice & Wayne Hanson
Brett Groom & Jared Bordes
James H. Lawrence
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Congratulations to the Class of 2017!
Leslie Marie DolinarCalifornia State University, ChicoDaughter of Mike & Ann Dolinar
Collin WaguespackE.D. White Catholic High School
Son of Paul A. Waguespack
Sarah Rose SimmonsPurvis High School
Daughter of Dale & Lisa Simmons
Kaitlyn Rhett RossCollege of Charleston
Daughter of Peyton & Rhett Ross
Christian RochaTarleton State College
Daughter of Roger & Janie James
Allie June LecompteVandebilt High School
Daughter of Craig Lecompte
Shelby N. RachalSoutheastern Louisiana University
Daughter of Scott & Melissa Rachal
Colin LandrySt. Amant High School
Son of Roy & Deanna Landry
Austin SitterlyTexas A&M University
Son of Brian & Darcy Sitterly
Shelby AllenConcordia University Texas
Daughter of Roy & Carla Allen
Alaina LabatE.D.White Catholic High School
Daughter of Don & Angella Labat
Mariana ArmendarizQueen City High School
Daughter of Emil Armendariz
Rachael HopkinsE.D.W. Catholic High School
Daughter of James & Laura Hopkins
Rylie BrownFisher Middle/High
Daughter of Jay & Neely Brown
Brooke Lindsay WellsSoutheastern University
Daughter of Eric & Tonya Wells
Garrett Andrew Wells RPCC
Son of Eric & Tonya Wells
Jayla DanielJersey Village High School
Daughter of Angelia & Vincent Daniel
Will MarstallCentennial High School
Son of Kate Miner
William D. KaulTroy University
Son of Greg & Debbie Kaul
Jordan SzushEDW High School
Son of Jenny Szush
Austin Douglas ScottStrake Jesuit College Preparatory
Son of Melissa & Doug Scott
Joanna Garrison RodriguezMays Business School at Texas A&MDaughter of William & Judy Garrison
Anthony J. Chilelli Jr.Mayfair High School
Son of Jan & Tony Sr. Chilelli
Christina M. GreenNorth Shore Senior High School
Daughter of Terence & Marie Green
Caleb EdmondsAnahuac High School
Son of Ken & Mignon Edmonds
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New Orleans Graduate LuncheonSno’s Restaurant in Gonzales, LA, May 24, 2017
Jordan BardwellNederland High School
Son of Aaron & Jennifer Bardwell
Kailey Raquel CarterSoutheastern Louisiana University
Daughter of Timothy & Kristy Carter
Jaclyn Loren DobsonBarbers Hill High School
Daughter of Donald & Larina Dobson
Joel BardwellNederland High School
Son of Aaron & Jennifer Bardwell
Makinley Katheryn CarterCovenant Christian Academy
Daughter of Timothy & Kristy Carter
Jacob MarshallNavy Bootcamp
Son of Bob & Alice Marshall
Lexi OvermanOak Ridge High School
Daughter of Nick & Nikki Stone
Jacob SaldanaDeer Park High School
Son of Cesar & Lucille Saldana
Jessica GeigerConcordia Lutheran High SchoolDaughter of Barb & Tim Geiger
Donald R. Dobson III (Trey)Lamar University - College of Engineering
Son of Donald & Larina Dobson
Johnita GoodmanLamar University
Daughter of Robert & Kathy Evans
Joseph McConnellBellaire High School
Son of Alex & Evelyn McConnell
Neely, Rylie & Jay Brown
Alaina & Don Labat
Laura, Rachael & James Hopkins
Makinley, Timothy Carter & Kailey
Greg Smith, Robert & Kathy Evans, Johnita Goodman
Clockwise: Alex & Joseph McConnell; Melissa, Austin, & Doug Scott; Emil & Mariana Armendariz
Clockwise: Christian Rocha, Janie & Roger James, Virginia Sanchez, Jordan & Joel Bardwell - Parents
Aaron & Jennifer Bardwell
Dale, Sarah & Lisa Simmons
Melissa, Shelby & Scott Rachal
The graduates from the New Orleans Lunch - L to R: Sarah Simmons, McKinley Carter, Kailey Carter, Rachael Hopkins, Alaina Labat, Kylie
Brown, Shelby Rachal
Houston Graduate LuncheonMaggiano’s in Houston, TX, June 7, 2017
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Getting to know...Peyton RossPeyton Ross is a Facilities Manager, Tx-Midwest and has been with Shell for 29.5 years. Peyton and his wonderful wife, Rhett, have been married for almost 26 years. They have three children, Kaitlyn (22), Peyton (19), and Cole (17). Kaitlyn recently graduated from College of Charleston with a Communications degree, and she will be heading to the Cordon Bleu School in Paris in the fall to study to be a sommelier. Most pipeliners, like Peyton, probably don’t know what that is. He just recently learned it is a professional wine taster! His son, Peyton, is now a freshman at LSU studying Finance, and Cole will be a senior at St. Thomas High School in Houston. Cole will be Peyton’s last chance to possibly have another engineer in the family. They also have a 10-year-old King Charles Spaniel named Lucky. He sleeps in their bed and eats at the table. While she would never admit it, Peyton believes Rhett may love that dog more than she loves him!
Where did you grow up? I grew up in Amory, a rural town of about 8,000 people in northeast Mississippi. We were very close to Tupelo, birthplace of Elvis Presley. Back then, all there was to do in Amory was cruise the Sonic parking lot in your parents’ station wagon. I first attended college at Mississippi State in Starkville, MS, before getting smart and transferring to LSU my junior year (best decision ever because that’s where I met Rhett).
Hobbies: When our kids were younger, I really enjoyed coaching youth sports, including basketball, baseball, softball, and football. Today, I play basketball at our church with a group of guys called the Fat Dads. The name speaks for itself. I’m not sure if this is a hobby, but Rhett and I love New Orleans and have ridden in many Mardi Gras parades, including Iris and Endymion. Finally, I enjoy cutting my grass with a vintage Craftsman push lawnmower, and I hope to win “Yard of the Month” one day.
Personal accomplishments: I am proud to be a graduate of LSU, ranked above Ohio State in both academics and athletics. I am also proud to have coached my son’s 3rd grade basketball team to a double overtime championship victory against a heavily favored rival years ago. It may seem like a minor accomplishment, but I still have the local newspaper article framed on the wall, right next to my LSU diploma! It was definitely the highlight of my coaching career.
What is your favorite memory at Shell? I will always remember running the annual SPLC charity basketball tournament. What started out as a simple three-team tournament in 2005, mainly due to trash talking, between SPLC Engineering, the Control Center, and Distribution, grew into a highly competitive eight team tournament with multiple business units represented. In 2007, we renamed the tournament the “Mark Keller Memorial Tournament” in memory of a wonderful SPLC employee, competitor, and friend, who passed away after a battle with cancer in March 2007. He was the inaugural tournament MVP. With the help of many folks and matching donations, we were able to raise nearly $50,000 for M.D. Anderson cancer research over the 10-year run of the tournament.
What is your dream job? I’ve always wanted to own a small neighborhood hardware store, like Howard Cunningham in Happy Days. When I have few minutes to spare on the weekends, I go to the local hardware store down the street and always find stuff I need.
What is something that most people don’t know about you? I collect shot glasses. I get one whenever I visit a new place. Unfortunately, they are tucked away in a closet now because I have no place to put them, but hopefully I’ll get a display case soon. When I get old, I figure it will be fun to recall all the places I’ve been.
What are your plans for the future? I work with a bunch of great people and really enjoy what I do, so I plan on continuing to work for a while. When I do decide to retire, Rhett would like to get a place near the bay or beach and cruise around in a boat. I personally would like
to buy an RV and travel across the country (collecting more shot glasses), but Rhett will likely win that battle. Maybe I’ll even open up a hardware store.
Additional Comments: I feel very blessed to have a wonderful family and a career with Shell Pipeline, i.e., my second family. I can remember my first day at Shell like it was yesterday. Time flies.
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Jamarqus ButlerBorn on June 6, 2017
6 lbs., 2 oz., 17.5 in. longGrandson of Timothy Butler
Norah Jane BraudBorn on June 13, 2017 6 lbs., 11 oz., 19 in long
Granddaughter of Jody & Annette BraudDaughter of Jacob & Brooke Braud
Hailey ButlerBorn on June 6, 2017
5 lbs., 9 oz., 18.25 in. longGranddaughter of Timothy Butler
Tykeliners
Pipeliner’s Splash
13th Annual Houston Firefighter’s Golf Classic
Nearly seven years ago, the local work force at Port Arthur Product Station (PAPS), started in on a typical conversation about who the best fisherman was. After numerous lies and false narratives of greatness finished up, several conversations were held to put this into action, and with management approval, the 1st Annual Pipeliner’s Splash was created. What started as a small gathering of employees, family, and friends, has grown significantly over the years and now includes folks from Colex, downtown Houston, Nederland, and Mont Belvieu, collectively. Earlier this year, Jereme Havard spoke to Peyton Ross about this event and he challenged the group to see if they could donate some of the prize money, which is paid in per person, to go towards a charitable organization or event. As life sometimes goes, an opportunity fell into our lap that fit the profile perfectly and it was to sponsor two kid fishing events at a local fishing club in Port Arthur called the SALT club. With portions of the entry money going towards this goal, each entrant had direct influence on helping children start and continue fishing through the avenue Shell Pipeline Company had created. We sponsored a kid’s category in May that gave every child that entered the event a rod and reel and trophies for those weighing in any fish. In September of this year, Shell is also sponsoring a kid fish day on Crystal Beach, providing any child who wants to fish a rod and reel and bait for the day. Collectively, through the money raised from entry fees of those fishing the 7th Annual Pipeliner’s Splash, Shell employees, family, and friends made a donation of $1000.00 to the SALT club to kids fishing. This was a huge success by all involved and hopefully we can continue this for years to come. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to meet some fellow Shell employees and friends, cuss and discuss fishing stories, and help out kids fishing in the process, join us next year for great time and great event. We enjoy giving back to the local community and being part of something that helps shape the future of children lives in a positive manner.
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Pictured Left to Right: Phil Barker, Public Awareness/Damage Prevention Administrator, Paul Box, Houston Fire Department Public Affairs, Bryson Perdasofpy, Pipeline Tech and David Bartholomew, ROW Tech.
As part of Shell Pipeline Company’s partnership with the Houston Fire Department, we were proud to be one of the sponsors of the recent 13th Annual Houston Firefighters’ Charity Golf Classic. This event helps to support Houston firefighters during times of medical distress. Funds raised help Houston firefighters and their families by easing the burden of trying to cover extra costs associated with a lengthy hospital stay.
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Christie Cain, Scheduler Offshore, Offshore SchedulersRussell Sanchez, Operator, GOM Chemical Products - SorrentoScott Rachal, Right-of-Way Technician, ROW Maintenance - GOMDouglas Schexnayder, Sr. Engineering Assistant, Pipeline Integrity & Projects - GOMMichael Morgan, Manager ODS, ODSAndrew Chauvin, Craft Maintenance Supervisor - HUMA/GBSN, US Craft MaintenanceWally Boudreaux, Sr. Technical Specialist, Measurement & Quality ServicesShane Johnson, Engineering Assistant, Pipeline Integrity & Projects - GOM
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