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* Senior oil and gas executive with extensive operational and engineering leadership in high-stakes environments, overseeing assets across the Permian, Marcellus, and Utica basins. Recognized for driving large-scale production, streamlining processes, and integrating diverse teams within complex organizations, including a former top natural gas producer in the U.S* Well-versed in managing multimillion-dollar budgets, developing Lean processes to maximize profitability, and implementing strategic safety and compliance protocols. * Proven success in building robust operational frameworks, driving digital transformation initiatives, and enhancing production through innovative engineering practices and data-driven decisions. Known for cultivating high-performing teams and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve operational excellence.Areas of Expertise:* Operational Excellence* Leading Regulatory Compliance & Safety* Set & Monitor Benchmarks* Mentor & Coach Team Members* Cost Tracking* Interpersonal Acumen & Organization AbilitySelected Career Achievements:* Directed a comprehensive operational overhaul at HighPeak Energy, reshaping facilities and team dynamics to drive compliance, structure, and employee engagement. Led a team of 70+ across engineering, production, and maintenance, reducing Lease Operating Expenses(LOE) by 17% while contributing to $55M in incremental EBITDA through streamlined workflows and defined accountability. This restructuring enabled sustained production levels of 48,000 BOE/d, showcasing the capacity to deliver tangible results in productivity and cost efficiency within challenging, high-stakes environments. * Oversaw extensive operational budgets at HighPeak Energy, managing $30M in OpEx and $40M in CapEx each quarter. Spearheaded rigorous cost-tracking protocols, including a 2- and 3-way invoice matching system, that significantly reduced waste and minimized vendor redundancies. This systematic approach eliminated unnecessary water hauling costs and directly optimized resource allocation, underscoring a commitment to disciplined budgeting and financial accountability critical to high-level leadership roles.

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