Oil & Gas Business Builders Podcast

Craig Davis co-founded INEXS in 1990 to provide premium geoscience and engineering consulting services to the worldwide oil and gas industry. He is actively involved with the management of many of the company’s projects, and is responsible for most of the large projects for major oil companies that include field evaluations, packaging and selling producing assets, and major acquisitions. Craig began his career in 1980 when he graduated from Indiana University with a BS in Geology, and began working the mid-continent of the U.S. for Texaco in Tulsa. His career path includes projects in the North Sea, Africa, and the Middle East with Monsanto Oil Company, Tri-D, and Landmark. Craig leads the firm's research efforts in hydrogen extraction technologies, helium exploration and extraction, carbon capture & sequestration, as well as the financial modeling and economic analyses of all aspects of energy.His Businesses:CHP+Worx builds and sells small Turbo Refineries with gas turbine electrical power generatio

Ehsan Bayat is the Executive Vice President for Business Development at New Dawn Energy. Ehsan worked 4 years as the Regulatory Analyst for Americo Energy. In this period he provided support to the engineering and geological staff, performing data mining, and presentation of such data as maps and charts for decision making. For the next three years he was responsible for eight projects performing engineering duties, production monitoring, and identifying and implementing production enhancements to his projects. He also acquired significant operational skills and participated in the drilling and work-over activities of the company. Over the past 15 years alongside his other duties Ehsan has developed valuable skills in project evaluations and has participated in all aspects of project acquisitions. He brings to New Dawn expertise in data extraction and data management for oil and gas project evaluations and the overseeing of the acquisition process. Mr Ehsan Bayat was honored by Hart Energy as a champion of th

Ken Tubman is the current President of the SEG, Society of Exploration Geophysicists. He has spent more than 35 years in the energy industry. He current serves as chairman of the board of directors of SAExploration, a leading seismic acquisition company. He also works with multiple startup companies, serving as chairman of the advisory committee for Cloudstream Medical Imaging, advisor to RevoChem, Xrathus, and other companies.  He has held senior positions within ConocoPhillips (including vice president geoscience and reservoir engineering, vice president subsurface), Veritas DGC (senior vice president Veritas Hampson Russell, vice president geoservices), and Marathon Oil (vice president technical innovation.) He started his career with ARCO and has held various technical and management positions in the central functions and business units. A common thread through most of his career is involvement in technology delivery and development. Tubman holds a PhD in geophysics from Massachusetts Institute of Technol

Why are Oil & Gas companies acquiring renewable energy assets - both development platforms and project portfolios? How are these investments helping companies get ahead of the curve on ESG, RECs, and other fronts, and what’s important to be aware of in the current market?We talk with Timothy C. Kim, Founder & CEO of ibV Energy Partners, a leading utility-scale solar + storage company with over 8 GW of project capacity across the US. The Company’s innovative strategies have led to collaboration with Toyota Motors, Dow Corning, Louisville Gas & Electric, Southern Nevada Water Authority and several other non-traditional buyers of solar generated energy. ibV has led the charge into heavy fossil-fuel states, breaking open new markets such as Kentucky and Louisiana, where it remains the largest developer of renewable energy projects to date. Before founding ibV Energy in 2017, Tim held senior roles in international finance and M&A. He was also an Officer in the US Navy, deployed Kuwait and Iraq, as

In this episode we talk with John Gibson about getting ANGRY! We discuss the internal being of the entrepreneur or business owner and the desire for significance, even above and beyond the desire for financial gain. We also discuss how our own insecurities can actually drive us to success. John W. Gibson, Jr., Flotek Industries, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, effective January 6, 2020. John is a recognized leader with more than 35 years of global experience in the energy technology, oil and gas services and exploration and production sectors of the energy industry. John most recently served as Chairman of Energy Technology at Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Company (“TPH”), an energy-focused investment bank headquartered in Houston. In this role, he led a team focused on opportunities in emerging oil and gas technologies.Prior to TPH, Mr. Gibson served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Tervita Corporation (“Tervita”), a major Canadian-based environmental and oilfield services com

In this episode, Allen Gilmer shares his big news! We also chat about creating "Drillionaires" and his experience in generating massive wealth for his employees and stakeholders. Allen is the Founder of Enverus, formerly Drillinginfo, the energy industry’s leading data, software, and insights company. Today, Enverus’ innovative technologies empower more than 5,000 customers across 50 countries, and Enverus has more than 1,000 employees in offices across the globe. Prior to founding Enverus, Allen was an independent oil and gas producer and entrepreneur of three successful oil and gas companies that have sourced more than 100 million barrels of oil. In addition to leading Enverus for 16 years, Allen is the immediate Past Chairman of the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners (TIPRO), past Texas Chair and National Board member of the DOE's Petroleum Technology Transfer Council (PTTC), and member of the Development Board of the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), Advisory Board of UTEP&

In this episode, we chat with serial entrepreneur, Brett Chell, about his experiences launching and growing several startups. Brett gives his tips for building an innovative team and a resilient business, and gives his take on timing for launching a business when markets and business environment may be uncertain. Brett Chell is the President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Cold Bore Technology. He has more than 20 years of international experience in the oil and gas industry and specializes in developing "disruptive technologies", new processes, equipment and software systems for the drilling and completions sectors. He has expertise in drilling operations and technology and has built, commissioned and operated both conventional and coil tubing configurations. Having started in the field working on drilling rigs, Brett's background is rooted in practical deployment and creating disruptive solutions that are focused on real-world applications that reduce workload, infrastructure, and cost. After his tim

In this episode we discuss Casey Minshew's company Energy Funders - how he got started, built the business and how he's continuing to build it in a downturn. We discuss the Energy Funders value proposition and opportunities for investment at the end of 2020 as we transition into 2021 and possible tax benefits for the end of the year, and Casey's industry outlook for the new year. We also touch on some exciting new ideas in the alternative energy arena. Casey Minshew is an accomplished Sales and Marketing Executive with over 20 years of building scalable companies. As CEO of EnergyFunders.com, he successfully led the company during startup, revenue growth, and through the merger with Paleo Resources, Inc. Casey has an extensive background in technology, energy, and Fintech. Casey brings deep knowledge and experience growing early-stage ventures into hyper-growth scalable organizations. With years of experience serving as an advisor to the startup community, he brings a strong history of building

Camels and Unicorns….oh my! In this episode, we discuss the challenges of bringing new technology to market and how Eunike Ventures, a Hybrid Accelerator/Venture Builder is helping startup companies get connected, get funded and prove out their ideas. We also discuss how new technology fits into the broader oil & gas industry, and the current challenges in securing investors amid the current “green wave” in the Energy Industry. Amy Henry, CPA/J.D., is a Texas Certified Public Accountant (1995), holds a BBA in Accounting (CT Bauer Business School), completed a Juris Doctorate Law with Corporate & Tax focus (Albany Law School) and took a Post Grad Dip in Financial Strategy (Oxford Said Business School).Amy is the CEO/Co-Founder of Eunike Ventures and owner of Henry CPA Group LLC, a local CPA firm for small businesses. Eunike Ventures is a Hybrid Accelerator/Venture Builder that provides selected start-ups with a venue to connect with their formal alliance of Energy Companies, who will potentially field

Let’s talk career, job search and virtual networking with Dr. Amanda Rico, Resume and Editorial Specialist. How can Oil & Gas job seekers pivot in this challenging market? And what are some actionable solutions professionals can use to network in a virtual environment when many of our in-person interactions have been curtailed?  Dr. Amanda Rico specializes in resume building, editing, and career solutions for senior and executive-level professionals. Through her business, Rico Editorial Services, Dr. Rico has generated materials and built profiles for TEDx speakers, healthcare executives, entrepreneurs, and Energy & Petroleum professionals. She has published in the Houston Business Journal and worked alongside public officials, career diplomats, and corporate executives such as Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison, Jeff Immelt, Jeff Shellebarger, and Jeff Miller. A member of Career Directors, International – a first-tier, internationally-recognized resume certification organ

In this episode, we talk with Deji Adeyeye about the unique challenges faced by emerging markets in the current climate of decreased demand for oil. How does the downturn affect the development of people and technology in those markets? And where might corruption and lack of transparency be an issue? Mr. Adeyeye, is a Vice President with Ryder Scott Company L.P. (Ryder Scott), and he is responsible for coordinating and supervising staff and consulting engineers of the company in ongoing reservoir evaluation studies worldwide. Before joining Ryder Scott, Mr. Adeyeye worked with BP, Devon Energy and Murphy Oil Corporation in both subsurface engineering and leadership roles. He is responsible for the country of Trinidad and Tobago’s yearly Natural Gas Audits on behalf of the Trinidad Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI).  Mr. Adeyeye earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from University of Lagos in Nigeria, a Master of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M Un

Let’s talk mindset! It can be easy, especially in challenging times, to let circumstances and even fear get the best of us. The secret to success starts with our thoughts and our beliefs, which lead to our actions and ultimately the results that show up in our lives and our businesses. In this episode, we talk with Belanie Dishong about how to re-shape our thoughts and beliefs to see opportunity even in the face of adversity, and achieve the results that we seek – such as becoming a happier, richer, and more powerful person.Belanie Dishong is Founder and CEO of Live At Choice and Live At Choice Coaches Academy. Belanie is an International Speaker and International Best Selling Author. She is an expert in the field of personal and professional development, transformational workshop and course leader who serves an international audience. Through Belanie's own personal trials and successes she has developed unique programs that have afforded thousands of people the opportunity to live more abundant lives bo

In this episode, we talk with David Pruner about the career, workplace and market implications to expect in the new COVID-19 world and beyond. We discuss how workplaces are continuing to adapt, and where we might see the job market moving to as the Energy industry and world continue to evolve into one that values renewables, while also maintaining the benefits offered by Oil & Gas. We discuss what the new leaders in Energy must have to thrive in business going forward. David Pruner is a partner in Heidrick & Struggles’ Houston office and a member of the Industrial Practice, specializing in the energy sector focusing on senior executive and board level searches in the oil and gas industry.David brings more than 25 years of significant energy experience, and is focused on the growing segment of private equity-backed energy firms.He spent the past 12 years at Wood Mackenzie a leading global consulting and research firm for the energy, metals and mining industries, where he served as senior vice president

In this episode, we discuss the geopolitics of the recent oil price crash with Elai Rettig. We’ll cover the demand crisis due to COVID-19, geopolitical actors in the price crash, and what we might expect to see happen in the oil industry in the near future and over the next few years. We talk about challenges in various regions of the world, likely effects on US shales, and global opportunities that may present themselves in the current climate.Among his many accomplishments, Elai Retting is a lecturer at Washington University's Environmental Studies Program and at the Department of Jewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies. He is also a lecturer in Energy Management at Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Management and a research fellow at the Haifa Research Center for Maritime Policy and Strategy.He specializes in energy politics and energy security in Israel and the Middle East. In this specialization, he examines the use of energy resources as a foreign policy tool and their effect on region

In this episode, we discuss strategies for resiliency with Lorie Clements of Springboard Solutions. How can we be resilient in our businesses and companies at any time, and particularly, in light of the recent challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic? We talk about how to set business goals when the future is uncertain, and how to think about adapting to new and different circumstances. Lorie Clements is a Certified EOS Implementer, serving approximately 30clients from a wide variety of industries at any time. She used the EOS tools as a key leader in multiple businesses before launching her EOS practice, giving her first-hand experience of all perspectives.EOS®, the Entrepreneurial Operating System® is a comprehensive business system, integrating a holistic business model with a complete set of simple business tools and proven business processes to align and synchronize all the pieces of your business to produce the results you want.Lorie has led companies from start-ups, and P/Equity backed firms toturnaroun

The Oil & Gas Industry is the home of innovation, cutting edge technology and the extraordinary people who make it all happen. Here are the stories of Business Builders who are leading the way in the Energy sector.Zebra Marketing Solutions’ Oil & Gas Business Builders Podcast explores the real experiences of today’s leaders in business growth, with key takeaways to start implementing right now in your own company.This episode introduces the podcast and why we are launching it, your host, Laura Kamrath, her company, Zebra Marketing Solutions and discusses how we help Oil & Gas businesses to retain & attract customers, grow revenues and gain market share. All Audio Episodes: https://www.ogbbmedia.com/Visit https://zmsenergymarketing.com/ to learn more about how we can help you retain & attract customers, grow revenues and gain market share!Voice-over Credit: Nicky Mondellini https://www.nickymondellini.com/