Fueling North Dakota’s Future: A Fireside Chat with ONEOK’s Michael Teague

North Dakota’s economic engine runs on innovation, infrastructure, and energy—and behind it are the leaders navigating complex challenges to drive sustainable growth. At GNDC’s upcoming Future Forum, attendees will have a front-row seat to one of those critical conversations. GNDC President & CEO Arik Spencer and Michael Teague, Vice President of Government Relations at ONEOK plan to cover a lot of ground.

With more than two decades of Army service and time as Oklahoma’s first Secretary of Energy and Environment, Teague brings a unique blend of discipline, diplomacy, and drive to his role. Now guiding ONEOK’s government relations strategy, he’s helping steer one of the nation’s top energy companies through an era of growth—including significant expansions across North Dakota.

In this conversation, Arik and Mike will explore ONEOK’s recent acquisitions, their expanding community presence in the Bakken, Fargo, and Grand Forks, and how company culture continues to be a foundation through change. The chat will also dive into leadership philosophy, philanthropy, and the role innovation plays in future-proofing both infrastructure and workforce.

This isn’t just a conversation about pipelines and policy—it’s about people, potential, and planning for the next century. 

ND FUTURE FORUM DETAILS
DATE: June 18
LOCATION: Grand Forks, Minnkota Power Cooperative (Premier Sponsor)
TIME: 8:30 - 3:00
Hybrid option available

✅ Registration is now open
📄 Panelist bios and full agenda are available online