Barbara Laflin Treat
About Barbara Laflin Treat
Barbara Laflin Treat is the President of Pacific Ag Renewables, known for her extensive experience in the energy sector and major infrastructure project development across various global regions.
President of Pacific Ag Renewables
Barbara Laflin Treat currently serves as the President of Pacific Ag Renewables. She joined the Pacific Ag team last year to spearhead their Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) process-industry business. Barbara brings an extensive background in the energy sector and major infrastructure project development to her role, enhancing the company's strategic initiatives in renewable energy.
Experience in Energy and Infrastructure
Barbara Laflin Treat has over three decades of experience in the energy sector and infrastructure project development, engineering, and construction. Her career includes significant tenures at prominent organizations. For more than a decade, she served as Principal Vice President at Bechtel Corporation, leading major infrastructure and energy projects across multiple regions including the US, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. She also spent another decade as President of InfrastructureWorld, guiding teams in structuring and launching privatized EPC projects in India and the US.
Notable Roles in Policy and Academia
In addition to her executive roles in the private sector, Barbara Treat has contributed to the academic and policy-making arenas. She worked as a Research Director at Harvard University's Energy & Environmental Policy Center within the Kennedy School of Government. Her experience also includes government policy and lobbying efforts in Washington DC, specifically for the renewable fuels industry.
Editorial and Trading Experience
Barbara Laflin Treat has a diverse professional background that includes editorial and trading roles. She served as the Senior Editor for Petroleum Intelligence Weekly in New York City. Additionally, her work in the energy sector comprises a role as an oil trader, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of the industry from multiple perspectives.
Educational Background
Barbara Laflin Treat holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California - Berkeley. She also earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Hawaii. During her time at the University of Hawaii, she taught courses in Accounting and Finance, further demonstrating her expertise and contributing to the academic community.