LOCAL STUDENT SELECTED AS ONE OF EIGHT NATIONAL ENERGY COMPANY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

DENVER – Eight children of DCP Midstream employees have been selected as recipients of one of the company’s academic scholarship program. Since 2004, the company annually has awarded scholarships to employee dependents as a way to invest in the community, its employees, and the country’s future workforce.
Scholarship recipients receive up to $2,500 per year, renewable for three years, for post-secondary education at an accredited college or university.
“Financial support is one of the biggest factors when deciding a college path and it brings us great pride to ease the burden of those costs with our academic scholarships,” said Roz Elliott, director of public affairs at DCP Midstream. “These days, students and their families are feeling the pinch more than ever so supporting education and growth through our community investment program takes on a new level of importance.”
With great pleasure, DCP Midstream applauds its 2009 academic scholarship recipients:
Stephen Cobb of Sugar Land, Texas – Stephen is a student of Clements High School in Sugar Land, Texas and is the son of Michael and Phyllis Cobb. Michael works in DCP Midstream’s Houston office as a commercial accounts manager. Stephen plans to major in communications at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo.
Laura Dillow of Guymon, Okla. – Laura is a student of Guymon Senior High School in Guymon, Okla. and is the daughter of Don and Kaye Dillow. Don works in DCP Midstream’s Borger office as a supervisor of operations. Laura plans to major in fashion marketing and business, with a minor in leadership, at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Okla.
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Brett Frantz of Balko, Okla. – Brett is a student of Balko High School in Balko, Okla. and is the son of Mark and Rhonda Frantz. Mark works in DCP Midstream’s Liberal office as a measurement technician. Brett plans to major in sports management at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Okla.
Wil Markus of Kingfisher, Okla. – Wil is a student of Kingfisher High School in Kingfisher, Okla. and is the son of Steve Markus and Darla Bradley. Steve works as a mechanic in DCP Midstream’s Okarche overhaul shop in Okarche, Okla. Wil plans to major in mathematics/physics at Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Okla.
Rachael Ogilvie of Tulsa, Okla. – Rachael is a student of Jenks High School in Jenks, Okla. and is the daughter of Doug and Cheryl Ogilvie. Cheryl works as a commercial accounts manager at DCP Midstream’s Tulsa office in Tulsa, Okla. Rachael plans to major in chemical engineering at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Okla.
Ashley Rima of Perryton, Texas – Ashley is a student of Perryton High School in Perryton, Texas and is the daughter of Dave and Sherri Rima. Dave works as a field operator in DCP Midstream’s Perryton office in Perryton, Texas. Ashley plans to major in business administration at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, Texas.
Shelby Shatto of Douglas, Wyom. – Shelby is a student of Douglas High School in Douglas, Wyom. and is the daughter of Larry Shatto and Darla Pederson. Larry works as a field operator in DCP Midstream’s Douglas office in Douglas, Wyom. Shelby plans to major in elementary education at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyom.
Alexander Whiteway of Bixby, Okla. – Alexander is a student of Bixby High School in Bixby, Okla. and is the son of Tracy and Ted Whiteway. Tracy works as a division order analyst in DCP Midstream’s Tulsa office in Tulsa, Okla. Alexander plans to major in electrical engineering at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla.
Congratulations to the eight recipients and their families on this esteemed achievement.
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Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal.
In addition to this academic scholarship program, DCP Midstream supports education through its newly created career and technical scholarship. The DCP Midstream Career and Technical Scholarship program helps to ensure a competitive workforce by specifically giving aid to students pursuing a two-year degree in natural gas-related fields.
DCP Midstream, LLC, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, leads the midstream segment as one of the nation's top three largest natural gas gatherers and processors, and the largest natural gas liquids producer and one of the largest marketers in the U.S. DCP Midstream operates in 17 states across producing regions. DCP Midstream is a 50:50 joint venture between Spectra Energy and ConocoPhillips. The Company owns the General Partner of DCP Midstream Partners, LP, a master limited partnership, and provides operational and administrative support to the partnership. For more information, visit the DCP Midstream, LLC Web site at http://www.dcpmidstream.com.