Mission Statement
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DCA engages the domestic oil community through local events benefiting partner charities of passionate endeavors.
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Purpose |
DCA, Inc., DBA Dallas-Fort Worth Crude Oil Association, is a Texas nonprofit corporation and a federally recognized 501 (C) (3) tax exempt entity operating exclusively for charitable purposes. DCA is operated to organize and sponsor fund-raising events for donations to its selected partner charities. These donations will be thoughtfully placed through independent research and due diligence.
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Charities |
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HopeKids North Texas provides ongoing events, activities and a powerful, unique support community for families who have a child with cancer or some other life-threatening medical condition. HopeKids surrounds these remarkable children and their families with the message that hope is a powerful medicine.
The Carl McCain Foundation provides funds for medical treatment or funds to assist with expenses incurred due to significant financial hardship caused by medical conditions for individuals in the oil and gas industry.
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Board Members
The Dallas-Fort Worth Crude Oil Association was formed by industry professionals of the domestic crude oil business. These Directors have a common desire to effect betterment through meaningful charitable donations in both the local community and the oil community at large.
Zach DiCarlo
Zach is Director of Marketing for East Texas and North Louisiana at Plains Marketing, L.P. He has been with Plains in their Dallas office for 15 years. Zach served on the board of directors for HopeKids North Texas from 2020-2022. 
Austen Stevens
Austen is currently a Sr. Marketing Manager for Pioneer Natural Resources. Austen has had similar roles at DoublePoint Energy, XTO Energy, and BOPCO. He has a B.B.A. from Texas A&M University and an M.B.A. from The University of North Texas. 
To'Saundrea Taylor-Ehrlich
To'Saundrea is an Oil & Gas Marketer with over 18+ years in the industry. Her background includes working at Newfield Exploration Company in various Marketing roles for over 13 years, and currently at Marathon Oil Company as their Advanced Gas Marketing Rep. To'Saundrea holds a B.B.A. from The University of Houston-Downtown. She has also served on the Businesswomen in Petroleum (BIP) committee. 
Richard Ramsey
Richard is the Vice President of Finance at CH4 Energy 6, LLC based in Ft. Worth, TX. Before CH4 he served as Senior Market Analyst at Concho Resources coming from his role as marketer and landman for RSP Permian in their sale to Concho, Richard holds a B.S. from the University of Texas, a J.D. from the University of Houston, and an MBA from the Acton School of Business. 
Rae Hagen
Rae is the owner and manager of a Commercial Real Estate Investment Firm in the DFW area. Prior to founding her own company, she was the Head of Customer Success and Support at Gro Intelligence. She’s also held various VP and leadership roles at Kpler, ClipperData, ENI, BG Group and Schlumberger. In addition, she is also serves on the board of directors for HopeKids North Texas. 
Sarah Haas
Sarah is a Crude Account Manager at Energy Transfer for nearly 10 years (originally from her start at Sunoco Logistics). She double majored with a B.S. from Texas A&M. She has previously served on the committee for Houston’s Businesswomen in Petroleum (BIP) organization and joined the DCA board in 2024 as a part of the communications team. Happy to help and here for all questions.
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Stephanie Hamblen
Stephanie is a Crude Oil Marketer with Cima Energy, LP., a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation based in Houston. Stephanie has similar experience in Marketing and Business Development roles with American Midstream and Saybolt International, and holds a B.S. from Texas A&M University. Stephanie enjoys being part of the DCA organization and seeing the impact that our industry has on the community. 
Alison Vanderhoef
Alison is a Sr. Marketer for MV Purchasing. She holds a B.S. from Texas A&M university. She is head of communications for DCA, and has volunteered for DCA for the last 7 years. 
Chris Watts
Chris joined Medallion Midstream in 2013, and is the Vice President of Commercial Services at Medallion in the Dallas office. Chris has been in the energy industry for 30 years, most of which has been in sales/business development roles, and holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mississippi. He joined the board in 2021 and coordinates our annual clay shoot. Fred Adamany
Fred is currently Manager, Crude Supply & Feedstocks at Calumet Refining. He joined the board in 2021 and has previously served on the CASA board. Fred leads the sponsorship drive for DCA. 
Aaron Shields
Aaron is the Vice President of Marketing & Midstream at Firebird Energy in Fort Worth. He has two decades of experience in the oil and gas production and midstream industries, including time with MorningStar Partners, XTO Energy, BOPCO, Southern Union Gas Services, and Medallion Midstream. 
Morgan Kubala
Morgan is currently a Commercial Representative at EnLink Midstream and has over 15 years' experience in the industry. She holds a B.A. from Baylor University and an MBA from the University of Tulsa. Morgan joined the DCA board in 2024 and is on the golf committee. 
Charlotte Youngquist
Charlotte is a recently retired Executive Director of Strategic Sourcing, with 20 years experience at NuStar Energy and Valero. She has previously been a board member of GSSWTX (Girl Scouts Southwest Texas), Make A Wish Central & S Texas, and president of ISM (Institute for Supply Management) San Antonio and lifetime member. Charlotte currently is a participant of N TX Women’s Energy Network and enjoys volunteering for DCA events. |
Previous Board Members
Deb Stewart - Pioneer
Bob Dorough - EnMark
Josh Taton - Bacchus Capital
Karl Stuckey - Denbury Resources
Keith Halloran - Plains Marketing
Kris Hester - ExxonMobil
Deb Stewart - Pioneer
Bob Dorough - EnMark
Josh Taton - Bacchus Capital
Karl Stuckey - Denbury Resources
Keith Halloran - Plains Marketing
Kris Hester - ExxonMobil