Led all aspects of oil & gas production and operations. Directed efforts to identify and secure land for leasing, designed engineering and handled land preparation. Selected to manage transition and integration of Eagle Energy, as well as Panther Energy into Midstates operating and production environment. Assumed control in 2012 with 8,000 barrels oil equivalent per day (BOEPD) to what became 32,000 BOEPD. Issued strategic recommendations to define short- and long-range planning.Key… Show more Led all aspects of oil & gas production and operations. Directed efforts to identify and secure land for leasing, designed engineering and handled land preparation. Selected to manage transition and integration of Eagle Energy, as well as Panther Energy into Midstates operating and production environment. Assumed control in 2012 with 8,000 barrels oil equivalent per day (BOEPD) to what became 32,000 BOEPD. Issued strategic recommendations to define short- and long-range planning.Key Skills: EBITDA Growth, Operating Improvements, Strategic Planning, Oil & Gas Production & Operations, Modern Drilling Techniques, Acquisition Integrations, Staff Leadership, Business Growth, Executive Engagement. Show less

Commenced drilling completion campaign on Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Texas. Collaborated with CEO to identify acquisition targets in Oklahoma.Key Skills: Oil & Gas Drilling, Acquisition Analysis, Strategic Business Planning, Operating Improvements, Business Growth, Drilling & Completion.

Managed all efforts of drilling department and operations for this vertically integrated crude oil and natural gas company, involved in acquisition, development, exploration, and production with activity in US, Turkey, Romania, and Morocco. Key Skills: International Business, Cultural Awareness, Exploration & Production (E&P), Drilling Operations.

Served in leadership regional management role with accountability for drilling, completion, and workover for Australia operations. Led logistics functions, including marine, aviation, warehousing, and trucking. Managed and reported on $1B annual budget.Key Skills: Oil & Gas Leadership, Drilling, Completion, Logistics, Budget Oversight & Management, International Project Management.

Pursued and secured contracts with numerous companies to plan and execute drilling and completion work globally. Identified, hired, and led staff; managed multi-million-dollar budgets.Contracts Included:Apache North Sea Ltd., Aberdeen, ScotlandDrilling Superintendent / Project Manager (2003-2006)Served in line management role and directed team in drilling, completion, and workover operations in North Sea. Chevron Texaco UK, Aberdeen / West of Shetlands Scotland + UK,… Show more Pursued and secured contracts with numerous companies to plan and execute drilling and completion work globally. Identified, hired, and led staff; managed multi-million-dollar budgets.Contracts Included:Apache North Sea Ltd., Aberdeen, ScotlandDrilling Superintendent / Project Manager (2003-2006)Served in line management role and directed team in drilling, completion, and workover operations in North Sea. Chevron Texaco UK, Aberdeen / West of Shetlands Scotland + UK, Aberdeen Scotland Senior Drilling Engineer / Senior Supervisor (2003); Senior Supervisor / Relief Team Leader (2001-2003)Designed, planned, and executed ChevronTexaco’s West of Shetland exploration campaign, a spectacularly large oil & gas discovery just below Arctic Circle.Norske Chevron, Stavanger, NorwaySenior Engineer / Senior Supervisor / Relief Superintendent (2001)Launched office in Stavanger, which included planning, programming, and executing Donna West exploration program. Show less