By Dan,
posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2012.
At ANGA, we feel privileged to work with some of the brightest
individuals in the energy business. And this week Forbes Magazine
chose one of our own, Taylor
Shinn of Chesapeake Energy, for its list of "30 Under 30 to Watch in Energy." In doing so,
Forbes told its readers what those of us who have worked with
Taylor already know, that he gets things done. Taylor, 27, is
someone who we can truly say is moving the needle forward in terms
of appreciation for the many benefits that America's natural gas
abundance offers.
Taylor is Chesapeake's Senior Director of Corporate Development
and Government Relations, and focuses his work on developing new
markets for natural gas and developing relationships for strong
national partnerships and support. Taylor has tirelessly
advocated for natural gas because he shares our vision of cleaner
air and a smarter energy future for our nation. He also works
extremely hard educating local citizens and public officials about
the importance of natural gas to our local and national
economies.
Taylor joins an impressive group of individuals ranging in age
from 16-year-old Jonny Cohen, who invented an aerodynamic air
shield for school buses that reduces fuel use by 25 percent, to
Danielle Fong, the 24-year-old who co-founded Lightsail Energy,
which produces a compressed air-storage technology that is
scalable, portable, clean and economical.
As you review each individual's profile, you'll notice a common
theme. These young innovators are setting out to improve our
energy future. They see clean air, low emissions and smart,
affordable energy. Taylor epitomizes what this group is all about
and he is among an impressive generation of leaders in our industry
who see the future of natural gas as going hand in hand with our
nation's own clean energy goals.
Thank you, Taylor, and congratulations!