FEATURED SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Rafael Rodriguez
Boardwalk Pipeline
With 27+ years in corrosion control and asset integrity, Rafael Rodriguez brings unmatched expertise to the stage at GCCE. As Manager of Corrosion Services at Boardwalk Pipeline, he leads strategies in coatings, cathodic protection, internal corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking — driving real solutions that extend pipeline life and cut costs.
A certified AMPP Cathodic Protection Specialist and Internal Corrosion Technologist, Rafael has authored technical papers, shaped industry standards through AMPP and PRCI, and continues to push innovation forward. Get ready for insights that blend deep technical knowledge with practical strategies you can apply immediately!
RECTIFIER WORKSHOP
Don Olson | Mobiltex
With over 40 years dedicated to corrosion education and cathodic protection, Don Olson brings unmatched experience and hands-on expertise to the stage at GCCE. A long-standing and active member of AMPP (formerly NACE), Don has trained thousands of CP professionals through his renowned Rectifier Training Course, offered across North America.
As a 2x Eben Junkin Award recipient and NACE Distinguished Service Award honoree, Don’s impact on the corrosion industry spans decades of leadership, innovation, and education. His training blends theory with practical application — covering CP fundamentals, safety, design, troubleshooting, and repair — equipping technicians with real-world skills they can apply immediately.
Hiedi Brooks
VCP SALES
PRESENTING:
"Unwrapping The Details: A Technical Guide With Application To Protective Coating Tapes & Wraps Utilizing Wax & Petrolatum Tapes As Example”
Raymond Sonnier
LOUISIANA 811
PRESENTING:
Louisiana 811 Regulations & Updates
Matt Archer
THE HR GROUP
PRESENTING:
"Monitoring & Maintenance of AC Mitigation
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