Why Energy: My affinity for interesting and porous rocks led me to a career in energy. The subsurface has a critical part in the innovation and evolution of the quest for energy sources, and it is truly inspiring to be apart of that progress.

Passions Outside of Work: Not surprising from a geologist, but I enjoy getting outside to hike, camp, and be in nature as much as possible.

Why Energy: I enjoy the challenges that the energy sector creates. You learn something new nearly everyday. I treasure the friendships made along the way and working in various locations.‍

Passions outside of work: I enjoy spending time with my family, whether it's at the lake, sporting events or just a Sunday lunch after church. I enjoy being a volunteer firefighter. There's no better feeling than helping someone out in their time of need.

Why Energy: In the last century, energy and its utilities have exponentially elevated the human experience. I want to continue to be a part of the advancement of human life using energy as the fuel.  Access to low cost energy has been and will continue to be paramount to fueling basic social needs, driving economic growth, and fueling human development. 

Passions Outside of Work: Faith in Jesus Christ, Dallas Mavericks, Cycling, CrossFit, and making fun of myself while doing improv comedy.

Why Energy: I chose energy because it encompasses a wide variety of unique fields into one. It’s also rewarding to know that the industry benefits people in just about every aspect of their life.

Passions Outside of Work: Dallas sports, hunting/fishing, and exercising.

Why energy: The energy industry is ever changing which makes for an exciting and fast paced daily environment.

Passions Outside of Work: I love working out and running in my spare time. I also enjoy watching/playing basketball and soccer. I also enjoy reading in my spare time but I differ from most people at Cholla because I enjoy reading fiction novels.

Why Energy: I chose energy because of the uniqueness of the industry

Passions outside of work: Family, God, and sports

Why Energy: I chose to pursue operations in the oil & gas industry due to its fast paced nature along with the opportunity for continuous learning and problem solving. Another reason I chose this industry is that I see abundantly available energy as the driving force for people to have better lives and opportunities.

Passions Outside of Work: I enjoy relaxing and playing with my two Labradors, cooking healthy meals for my family and working outdoors in the yard.

Why energy: "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." – Aristotle

The oil and gas sector is a highly lucrative industry that not only powers the world in which we live, but also enables me to have an exciting career in a field that is constantly innovating.

Passions outside of work: Spending time with my family and enjoying the great outdoors.

Why Energy: The history of energy is one of pioneers, adventure, and innovation. It’s thrilling to be a small part of an industry so critical to elevating the human experience across the world.

Passions Outside of Work: Quality time with Family & friends, Reading all kinds of books, advancing Criminal Justice Reform. I also love building trebuchets…

Why Energy: I chose to pursue a career in energy because it allows me to fulfill my passion for earth science in studying rocks from outcrop to drill bit and understanding how industry continues to utilize cutting edge technology in this development process.  

Passions outside of work: When not working I continue with my passion of earth science by enjoying the outdoors however I can.  I do this by pursuing my passion of mountain biking with frequent trips to the local bike trails as well as traveling to Bentonville or Palo Duro Canyon.  If not on the bike trail, my wife and I enjoy traveling in our jeep to Colorado, New Mexico or Arizona seeing the sights and art in these amazing areas.  If not doing these other enjoyable hobbies I can be found playing a frustrating round of golf with friends.

Why Energy: Energy moves the economy

Passions outside of work: Family, technology, and…technology

Why Energy: Oil and Gas is an ever changing, evolving industry that always brings new challenges and adventures.

Passions Outside of Work: I enjoy time with family & friends, the outdoors but also the indoors (Hiking, camping, kayaking, watching tv, video games).

Why Energy: Being a part of a company and an industry that is always innovating and evolving to provide resources essential to the development of our country is a job that I thoroughly enjoy.

Passions Outside of Work: Spending time with my family, hunting, fishing and boating.

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Why Energy: It’s all I know.  I started in the energy industry 48 years ago and have spent the last 29 years learning the energy sector at Cholla. 

Passions outside of work:  Chain drinking tea, binge watching Law & Order SUV, driving AMG racing autos and healthy relationships.

Why Energy: It is the most exciting business in the world both up and down because you are looking for something that Mother Nature hid in the ground potentially millions of years ago. It is a contest to see if you can locate and produce new hydrocarbons. It is an addictive business because once you find some oil and gas you just want to find some more! The quest can not only help your family, employees and partners but also contribute to the great American industrial engine while fueling Texas and keeping the country safe!

Passions Outside of Work: Family, faith, and Texas. GOD BLESS TEXAS!

Why Energy: I enjoy the challenging and dynamic nature of the business as well as the collaboration with land/mineral owners and other partners in the industry.

Passions outside of work: Faith, family, and friends are very important to me. I also enjoy fishing, hunting, and live music.

Why Energy: I love the people in oil & gas, they make the world run. They love to work hard and usually have a sense of humor.

Passions outside of work: Music and singing, ballroom dancing, and group travel arrangements.

Why Energy: The energy business is a highly complicated and diverse industry that involves everything from engineering, geology, law, finance, and public policy.  The industry is challenging but rewarding because the oil and gas we produce is a vital resource that helps drive the US and global economy. I am proud to be a part of an industry and company that has an entrepreneurial spirit and continues to innovate and develop new technologies which improve our everyday lives.

Three passions outside of work: Building meaningful relationships with others, maintaining a healthy lifestyle & quality of life, drinking red wine.

Why Energy: I chose the energy industry because I believe it helps humanity achieve new heights and I want to be a part of that.

Passions outside of work: I love studio photography, specifically products. I enjoy working out to stay fit and also teach Martial Arts in a low income area to help kids.

Why Energy: The energy industry is challenging, dynamic, and full of remarkable people. A healthy energy industry is critical to safe guarding a strong and secure national economy.

Passions Outside of Work: I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing golf and traveling.

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Why Energy: Energy sector is fascinating, exciting, innovating, always changing, always developing.

Passions outside of work: Family, sports (mainly basketball).

Why Energy: Supplying America’s future energy needs and the strategic importance of our energy independence.

Passions outside of work: Fine Art, Cooking, Violin, Triathlons, CrossFit, Guns, Hunting and performing with the cover band - The Malfunktions.

Why energy:  Growing up in West Texas, and having my family work in the oil field, it was in my pedigree. I started at the bottom working as a floor hand, and grew my knowledge with a growing company in an always expanding field.

Passions outside of work: Fishing, Hunting, watching 6 man highschool football, & spending time with family.

Passions outside of work: Love to hang out with family, especially grandkids, Love to try out new restaurants and prepare new recipes, and Love to garden.

Why Energy: Continually harnessing energy more efficiently is what has allowed the human species to become what it is today.  My goal is to help Cholla be on the forefront of that progress so that we can help secure prosperity for current and future generations.

Passions outside of work: My free time is typically filled chasing little ones around the house with my wife, but when I do have free time, I love to get outdoors to go hunting or fishing.