AWARDS BANQUET
2026 E-Week Banquet
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Egan Center Anchorage
555 West 5th Avenue
Time: 6pm
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Rollin Weatherall, PE
Vice President, Project Execution | Civil Engineer Corps Officer (USN Reserve)
Rollin Weatherall is a senior engineering and project execution leader with more than 23 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects across global markets. He currently serves as Vice President of Project Execution for Tree Energy Solutions (TES-H2), a global e-Fuels developer, where he leads the global Project Management Office and oversees execution strategy for multi-billion-dollar energy transition developments.
Mr. Weatherall is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas with experience spanning hydrogen, e-Fuels, oil and gas, offshore fabrication, subsea systems, federal construction, and military contingency operations. His expertise covers the full project lifecycle — from early concept development, site selection, permitting, and Pre-FEED/FEED execution through EPC management, commissioning, and closeout.
At TES, he manages a global project execution team which supports U.S. and international developments from inception through Final Investment Decision and Commercial Operation Date. The portfolio they manage includes multiple synthetic natural gas (sNG) e-Fuel projects valued in excess of five billion dollars.
Previously served as Senior Project Manager at Nel Hydrogen, where he co-led product development for scalable 10–20MW modular PEM electrolyzer systems and supported commissioning of the first large scale 20MW PEM hydrogen project in Europe. Prior to that, he had an 11-year tenure at TechnipFMC, where he managed Gulf of Mexico offshore and subsea projects including Lucis and Heidelberg platform hull supply and installation, suction pile fabrication and installation, umbilical manufacturing, and well intervention systems.
In parallel with his civilian career, he serves as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps (Reserve). Originally commissioned in 2001 through the Texas A&M NROTC program as a Surface Warfare Officer, he laterally transferred to the Civil Engineer Corps and has held multiple command and operational leadership roles. He deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom aboard USS Reuben James (FFG-57), and later deployed to Afghanistan (2018–2019) where he managed a $250M multi-award IDIQ contracts overseeing operations and maintenance for critical Afghan military and police infrastructure, including power generation, fuel distribution, wastewater, and water treatment facilities across 55 installations. He holds multiple awards and qualifications as a Seabee Combat Warfare Officer and Surface Warfare Officer.
Mr. Weatherall earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University and currently resides in College Station, Texas with his wife and their two daughters.
PURCHASE TICKETS:
- Tables seat 10. When purchasing tables, please email names of attendees (if known) and meal preferences to Craig Bledsoe: craig_bledsoe@outlook.com. Otherwise meals will default to half pork tenderloin and half salmon.
- If you want to purchase a table and have EOTY nominees OR if you submitted for an Engineering Excellence award, contact Craig Bledsoe: craig_bledsoe@outlook.com for discounted pricing.
BANQUET DINNER MENU:
Be sure to choose your entrée choice in the drop down menu when purchasing tickets!
Grilled Pork Tenderloin: Marinated in Rum Molasses, Served with Flame Roasted Apples, Roasted Baby Sweet Potatoes & a Medley of Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Filet of Wild Alaska Salmon: Caramelized Teriyaki Style Topped with Baby Bok Choy Served with Fresh Wasabi & Ginger Jade Rice Blend and Fresh Seasonal Stir-Fried Vegetables
All meal choices served with Baby Spinach with Raspberry Vinaigrette: Baby Spinach Salad with Diced Red Pepper, Sliced Mushroom, Smoked Applewood Bacon, Bermuda Onion, and Blue Cheese Crumbles Served with Raspberry Vinaigrette
DESSERT:
Brandied Cherry Chocolate: Chocolate Cake with Dark Chocolate Silk, Brandied Cherries & a Dark Chocolate Ganache Swirl
Key Lime Pie: Graham Crust Made with Granola, Oats, and Coconut Filling, Filling Made with Authentic Key Lime Juice and Topped with White Cream Topping
RSVP by February 23, 2026
For Reservations: contact Craig Bledsoe: raig_bledsoe@outlook.com
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS:
Engineer of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards, Scholarships, and UAA CoEng Alumni Hall of Fame.
Please contact Craig Bledsoe: craig_bledsoe@outlook.com for any questions or concerns.

