Joined GeoSouthern in early 2011 from Stephens Inc., where he had worked since 2008. At Stephens, worked on the mezzanine debt and subsequent private-equity financings for GeoSouthern’s rapidly expanding Eagle Ford Shale development. First got into the industry through summer internships with Stallion Oilfield Services during college. “After spending time in the field, I was really interested in the business.” Holds bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from SMU.

Accomplishments: During GeoSouthern’s $6 billion sale to Devon in 2013, his role was “to grow and oversee the finance, treasury and accounting aspects of the business.” Has participated in five other major transactions for GeoSouthern: $1.2 billion in senior debt financing, $300 million in private-equity financing, $125 million in mezzanine debt financing and an $80 million acquisition of working interests from Petrohawk. Co-presented “Valuing the Deal” at TSCPA Oil & Gas Institute conference in July.

On young leadership: “Don’t let age be an excuse for not taking initiative or not being a leader. Obviously, it’s a little unnatural managing people who are older than you, but leading by example is very important.”

Goals: Become CFO of a private-equity-sponsored or public E&P.

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