Valerie Garner, CPA, CIA, currently serves as a Midstream Accountant at Western Midstream since October 2019, bringing extensive experience in accounting and auditing within the oil and gas sector. Prior roles include Senior Auditor at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, where Valerie executed operational audits and ensured compliance with financial controls, and Senior Financial Analyst at Newfield Exploration, focusing on commodity derivatives and financial reporting. Other significant positions include Senior Revenue Accountant, Internal Auditor III, and Internal Auditor II, with responsibilities spanning a wide range of financial processes and compliance audits. Valerie holds a Master of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Sam Houston State University, along with an Associate of Science in Business from Blinn College.