Diversity & Inclusion

Williams is committed to employing the brightest people who reflect diversity of thought, experiences, skills and identities to drive innovation and collaboration and enhance our ability to solve unique problems. To support our employees, we provide a culture where people are treated with fairness and mutual respect, and feel valued, supported and engaged to contribute at the highest level each day.  

Building an Empowered Workforce

Williams’ excellence over 116 years is driven by our people. Remaining an industry leader means hiring the best employees, helping them grow within Williams and promoting an inclusive culture where they want to contribute their best every day. Read more about our D&I efforts in our latest Sustainability report. 

Diversity & Inclusion at Williams

Our goal is to provide an inclusive culture where every employee feels welcome to bring their authentic self to work every day and feels energized to contribute at their highest potential.  

Debbie Pickle
Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer 

Employee Resource Groups 

Our Employee Resources Groups (ERGs) are open to all employees and help us promote inclusion across the company. Members and allies participate in ERGs as a space for growth and connection through community and volunteer events, and professional and personal support for one another.  

Asian Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group at Williams is an employee-led group dedicated to community service, community outreach, cultural education, and creating a safe space for Asian American and Pacific Islander employees and allies within Williams. 

Black Employee Resource Group is dedicated to promoting equity and representation for Black employees at all levels of the organization while fostering engagement, professional development and mentoring.    

Latin Employee Resource Group works to unite and energize the Latin community through a collaborative network that promotes education and understanding of diverse cultures, supports communities through action and fosters professional development.   

LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group works to foster safe, inclusive workplaces for LGBTQ+ employees and their allies, celebrate the value of our diverse experiences and perspectives and embrace their authentic selves.  

Men Advocating Real Change Employee Resource Group provides resources to help members support colleagues from underrepresented groups and often collaborates or co-hosts opportunities with other ERGs to provide an environment for relationship building and allyship.

Native Employee Resource Group works to increase the Native presence in Williams’ culture by promoting Native visibility, inclusion and empowerment through education, community involvement, and creating a safe place for Native Americans and their allies to gather and share stories and ask questions. 

Parents in Williams Employee Resource Group is devoted to creating a culture within Williams that is defined as a “workplace that works for parents” and is inclusive of caregivers across Williams through community, support and education.  

Veterans Employee Resource Group is made up of our proud community of employee veterans who support each other through shared experiences, professional development and veteran-focused recruitment and retention.   

Women of Williams Employee Resource Group creates a supportive environment where women, and those who support women, can connect, feel a sense of community, build relationships and contribute to the company’s success through collaboration, mentorship and programming.   

Young Professionals Employee Resource Group creates an effective space that empowers our team members who are in the early stages of their careers through networking opportunities, exposure to different parts of the business and organic community building. 

Diversity & Inclusion Council 

The Council governs our companywide diversity and inclusion opportunities. Members include executive officers, organizational and operational leaders from across the business, and individual employees from diverse geographic regions and demographics.  

Camilo Amezquita, Vice President General Manager, Northwest Pipeline 
Mikeale Campbell, Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager 
Jamie Conrad, Commodity Optimization, G&P Commercial Services 
Debbie Pickle, Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer 
JW DePreist, Manager Measurement, Volume Services 
Mackenzie Gwinn, Human Resources Business Partner 
Laura Hill, Vice President General Counsel, Regulatory, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer  
Brian Hlavinka, Vice President, Digital Transformation and Procurement
Nic Housley, Senior Operations Manager, Mountain West
Su-Lin Jaaskelainen, Director Projects, Project Execution
Larissa Kraft, Manager Continuous Improvement, Safety & Operational Discipline
Carmen Miller, Designer, Project Design Services
Titi Osisanlu, Engineer, Transmission & Gulf of Mexico 
Juanita Parker, Manager, Supply Chain & Digital Transformation
John Porter, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer 
Gabriel Sepulveda, State Government & Regulatory Affairs Representative 
Ronnie Stephens, Project Management Consultant, Project Execution
Chad Teply, Senior Vice President Gulf of Mexico
Kelly Wrona, Project Manager, Information Technology

A Message From Our Program Manager 

“Creating a sense of belonging happens by intentionally understanding our connected experience to one another as human beings. It’s deep and powerful connection to people. At Williams, we’re optimistic about our shared future. The possibilities for employees to thrive, for teams to collaborate and for organizations to excel are all unlocked when we have a shared commitment to inclusion.”  

Mikeale Campbell
Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager, Williams

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