About Sander Resources.

Our Motto


Using innovation and information to influence policy, drive business, manage risk, and ensure compliance.

Our History


Since March 2005, Sander Resources has assisted clients within the pipeline and energy industry with communications, research, special projects, advocacy, and compliance.

Our clients—ranging from integrated and independent exploration and production companies, intra and interstate pipeline operators of all sizes and types, and industry associations as well as policy-based organizations—rely on our first-hand knowledge of the issues facing the pipeline and production industries, including various stakeholder groups, the impacts of recent incidents, pending projects, as well as state and federal regulatory initiatives.

We have assisted many companies with the development and execution of RP 1162 public awareness campaigns and related effectiveness evaluations, damage prevention programs, DOT regulatory compliance issues, risk analyses, and policy development processes at all levels of government.


  • 2005

    Sander is founded as an innovation-driven consulting firm focused on the midstream and utility sectors

  • 2005-2007

    Sander chairs industry initiative to implement underground damage prevention enforcement in Texas

  • 2006

    Sander implements some of the first public awareness programs in the nation

  • 2010

    Sander deploys first Texas 811 Day media effort

  • 2012

    Sander expands Texas 811 Day media effort to nationwide program

  • 2014

    Sander creates award-winning "Earning Your Trust" campaign for Marathon Petroleum Corporation™

  • 2017

    Sander launches the Safe Excavator™ app and National Excavator Initiative

  • 2018

    Sander receives Pink Petro “Grit” Award in the Entrepreneur Category

  • 2020

    Sander develops the DigiManuals™ app to seamlessly deploy manuals, procedures, documents and other resources

  • 2020

    Sander forms Aquila Advisors during COVID-19 to promote information-sharing among clients and industry peers

  • 2021

    Sander develops the Engage™ platform permitting clients to collect and analyze stakeholder interactions

  • 2021

    Sander launches the Buxus™ app to provide pipeline preparedness and response information to emergency responders

  • 2023

    Sander wins the Southern Gas Association Corporate Communication Award for the Southern Company Safe Excavator Campaign

  • 2023

    Sander expands Buxus™ capabilities to deploy information to all stakeholders groups

  • 2024

    Stay tuned . . . we can’t wait to add to our accomplishments.

Meet our awesome team.


We have a small but talented team, as well as a strong group of core vendors with whom we partner, depending on the specific need and skill set required. Our team has more than 135 years of combined experience in communications, public and government affairs, and all aspects of pipeline regulatory requirements and the law.
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Lindsay Sander
Founder & CEO

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Chris Harshbarger
General Counsel

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Tim Rowlands
VP Business Development

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Katie Henry
Director-Compliance

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Joni Bonnell
Chief Success Officer

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Dewayne Sims
GIS & Data Director

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Diana Strickland
Data & Analytics

Awards


  • 2023: W3 Silver Award: Best Experimental & Innovation

  • 2023: W3 Silver Award: Best Use of Emerging Technology
  • 2023: SGA Award: Corporate communications award with Southern Company Gas and National Excavator Initiative for the Get Dirty with Mike Rowe Safe Digging Campaign.

  • 2018: GRIT AwardEntrepreneur Category recognizing women leaders in energy, and the men who advocate for their progress.

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Podcasts


  • Pipeliners Podcast: Enticing Your Stakeholders, Episode 333, April 23, 2024
  • Pipeliners Podcast: Using Technology to Liaison with Emergency Responders, Episode 266, Jan 10, 2023

  • Diaster Tough: Creating a Better Emergency Emergency Information Pipeline, Episode 146, Feb 14, 2023

A Woman-Owned Small Business

At Sander Resources, we take pride in being a woman-owned small business within the oil and gas industry. Our diverse perspective, innovative approach, and commitment to excellence set us apart. By choosing our services, you not only benefit from our industry expertise but also support a company that champions fostering a more inclusive and equitable energy sector, and our status as a woman-owned small business reflects our dedication to driving positive change. Partner with us for top-tier consulting services and make a difference in the industry's future.