Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States
A seasoned leader in the energy and environmental sectors with over 20 years of expertise. I have crafted a reputation for providing strategic leadership, applying technical prowess, and delivering results on challenging projects. I have spearheaded complex work across diverse industries while developing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of safety and ensuring the sustainability of operations. ➤ My Methodology With a strong background in geology, business, and operations, I've consistently leveraged my unique insights across industries to develop bespoke solutions, optimize natural resource use, cultivate a durable safety culture and remove roadblocks to achieving project targets. I utilize the power of diverse teams to augment productivity, reduce waste, and create innovative solutions. I merge technical proficiency with a keen financial acumen to adeptly manage asset operations, conduct transactions, and turn scientific research into actionable strategy for successful project outcomes. ➤ Specialties • Blending financial analysis with natural resource operations to deliver energy and environmental solutions. • Developing energy, sustainability, remediation, and regulation strategies. • Recruiting and training high performing field and office teams across multiple industries. • Data analytics, development planning, mapping and risk assessment. • Public speaking and business development. ➤ Career Impacts I have familiarity with government consulting on large scale Department of Energy (DOE) projects and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). I am experienced in securing contracts and transacting billion-dollar asset sales / acquisitions. I managed considerable budgets, implemented massive data systems, optimized operations, evaluated natural resource reserves, and delivered projects utilizing teams and technology. In my current role with Wood Mackenzie, I evaluate energy work / deal flow for assets across the United States. I align current state data with long-term commodity forecasts. I formulate energy transition impacts and enjoy mentoring junior staff. ➤ Board Leadership Current chairman of the board for Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board working on a Climate Action Plan (CAP), reducing municipal waste and improving energy efficiency for sustainability goals. ➤ Future Endeavors I am eager to utilize my experience and skills to make a profound impact on complex projects and lead great teams.
Steer acquisitions / divestments for accounts with XTO, Whiting, Citation Energy, Scout Energy Partners, and Oxy. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ IMPACTS & ACHIEVEMENTS ➤ Evaluate the potential for drilling 3 new wells by analyzing partner proposals, conducting spacing trials, and assessing AFE and acreage potential in the Whiting-Bakken field. ➤ Conduct Joint Interest Billing (JIB) accounting, process division orders, and audit lease operating expenses (LOE) to ensure proper financial management.
I evaluate corporate oil and gas work and deal flow for assets across the Lower 48. I work to align current data with long-term commodity forecasts to strategize corporate initiatives, quantify energy transition impacts and maintain informative client reports while mentoring junior staff.
Lead technical staff through procurement, readiness, mobilization, and kickoff to initiate a 2022 field sampling campaign. Oversee expenses and budget related to DOE-approved targets as project manager and Control Account Manager (CAM). Ensure subcontractor performance, utilize Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), prioritize safety objectives and facilitate communication with respective stakeholders. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ IMPACTS & ACHIEVEMENTS ➤ Deliver on 2019 consent order milestones for the Department of Energy (DOE) while stewarding a ~$20MM project in collaboration with Stampede Ventures (SVI) and Jacobs Engineering.
Captured a contract to oversee a $150MM drilling project by providing 24/7 earth science operations support, optimizing resource extraction through the successful drilling of 15 wells in faulted exploratory acreage. Created invoices, managed billing relations. Conducted field visits and reviewed maps with field crews to ensure project management targets understood. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ IMPACTS & ACHIEVEMENTS ➤ Captured a contract to evaluate a $375MM position for a strategic acquisition by supporting deal evaluation for ARM Energy's acquisition / divestiture evaluation efforts in the Permian Basin.