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Founding members

Who has put their name to this

Founding members help set the charter, hold the first steering seats, and are listed here permanently. The roster is short because it is early. We would rather show it honestly than pad it with logos of companies that have not agreed to anything.

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Who belongs here

Six seats at the table

A body made only of contractors is a trade group. A body made only of operators is a buyer's council. This works only if all six categories are represented and none of them can outvote the rest.

  • Contractors

    Companies performing ROW vegetation work — mechanical, chemical, or integrated.

  • Pipeline & midstream operators

    Asset owners responsible for pipeline ROW condition, integrity, and access.

  • Electric utilities & transmission owners

    Vegetation program managers and reliability staff on distribution and transmission systems.

  • Consultants & engineering firms

    Independent specialists advising on program design, specification, and oversight.

  • Safety & compliance professionals

    The people accountable for applicator safety, environmental compliance, and documentation.

  • Agencies, researchers & conservation partners

    Public agencies — including state transportation departments — academic researchers, and habitat organizations working on the same ground.

Governance

The steering committee

Six seats, one per member category, each held by a named individual from a different organization. One-year terms. No single category holds a majority.

  • Contractor

    Brent Oberlink

    President, Lanracorp

  • Pipeline / Midstream Operator

    Seat open

  • Electric Utility / Transmission

    Seat open

  • Independent Consultant

    Seat open

  • Safety & Compliance

    Seat open

  • Agency / Research / Conservation

    Seat open