PIOGA names new president
WEXFORD – Daniel J. Weaver was named president and executive director of Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association, effective immediately.
Weaver replaces Louis D. D’Amico, who is retiring after 22 years, following a 44 -year career in the oil and gas field.
The announcement was made Wednesday by the PIOGA board of directors.
Weaver, 37, served as PIOGA’s public outreach director since 2012, and previously held several leadership positions associated with the Drake Well Museum in Titusville for eight years.
“Dan Weaver has a genuine passion for Pennsylvania’s oil and natural gas industry and the people who work to safely produce the energy we use every day,” said board Chairman Gary Slagel. “The board of directors is confident he will work hard to represent the interests of all of the members of the association and allow oil and natural gas production to continue to grow in the years ahead.”
Slagel expressed the board’s appreciation to D’Amico for his years of service. “There has been no greater champion and fighter for the energy industry in Pennsylvania than Lou D’Amico,” Slagel said. “He has been at the forefront of every issue faced by our members during his tenure with this organization and its predecessor, and his many contributions will be greatly missed. We wish him the best of luck with his retirement.”
D’Amico said he will consult on a part-time basis with Weaver and the PIOGA staff for four months to ensure a smooth transition process.
“I have spent the last several years working with Dan Weaver on the range of challenges facing oil and gas producers, midstream companies, and end-users,” D’Amico said. “He is well prepared to take on this responsibility and serve the interests of the men and women in the Commonwealth’s oil and gas industry.”
Weaver, who resides in Polk, graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2001 with a B.A. degree in history.