Will Ratcliffe

About Will Ratcliffe

Will Ratcliffe is an energy legislative and regulatory affairs professional with more than 20 years of experience operating at the intersection of state government legislation, regulation, and large‑scale infrastructure development. Most recently, he serves as Director of State Government and Regulatory Affairs, leading state‑level legislative and regulatory strategy to support business growth and operational certainty. In that role, he influenced legislation and rulemakings, developed geopolitical risk assessments for proposed projects, and worked directly with governors’ offices, legislatures, and regulatory agencies across multiple states. He also represented his company on the boards and executive committees of several key industry trade organizations.Throughout his career, Will has held progressive leadership roles in regulatory affairs, permitting, and environmental compliance. He has negotiated directly with state and federal agencies, led industry efforts to modernize permitting programs, and participated in national policy initiatives, including the National Petroleum Council’s Dynamic Delivery report. Known for his focus on team dynamics and leadership under pressure, Will brings a collaborative, solutions‑oriented approach to navigating complex regulatory environments and creating durable value for organizations and the communities they serve.

Experience

1. Director - State Government and Regulatory Affairs

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   Dec 2025 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

Education

• West Virginia University

  BA, Environmental GeoScience

  1998 — 2003

Skills

• Environmental Awareness
• Remediation
• Energy
• Environmental Compliance
• Groundwater
• Environmental Permitting
• Phase I
• Microsoft Office
• Contract Management
• Project Planning
• Pipelines
• Policy
• Wetlands
• Groundwater Modeling