SM Energy Appoints Beth McDonald as COO and Executive VP
SM Energy Company has appointed Beth McDonald as its executive vice president and chief operating officer.
“We are delighted to welcome Beth to our executive team. She is an experienced and respected leader in our industry. Her breadth of experience at Pioneer, including leadership roles in engineering, planning, and marketing that spanned both the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford, make her an ideal addition to our team,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Herb Vogel.
“I look forward to working with Beth to continue our success in Texas and to apply our strengths as a technical leader to our new Utah assets,” added Vogel.
Beth McDonald most recently served as executive vice President - Strategic Planning, Field Development and Marketing for Pioneer Natural Resources Company. For approximately the last twenty years, McDonald worked in roles of increasing responsibility at Pioneer, holding leadership positions focusing on both the Permian Basin and South Texas. Prior to joining Pioneer, she held various engineering roles at Hess Corporation and Total E&P USA. McDonald earned a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University.
SM Energy Company is an independent energy company currently engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and NGLs in the state of Texas.
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