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Pantheon Resources Appoints Max Easley as Chief Executive Officer
February 20, 2025
Pantheon Resources has appointed Max Easley as chief executive officer, succeeding Jay Cheatham. Easley will be appointed as a member of the Pantheon board of directors effective February 28, 2025, while Cheatham will continue to serve the company as a
Imperial Oil Appoints John Whelan as President, Brad Corson to Retire
February 17, 2025
Imperial said the board of directors has approved the appointment of John Whelan as president, effective April 1, 2025. Chairman, president and chief executive officer, Brad Corson, has declared his plans to retire from Imperial after 42 years of service
Leslie Beyer Appointed to Key Post at Department of Interior
February 12, 2025
The former CEO of the Workforce & Technology Council, Leslie Beyer has been appointed to be part of the Trump administration in the job of Assistant Secretary of Land and Minerals Management at the U.S. Department of the Interior. Beyer
Diamondback Energy Appoints Darin Holderness to Board of Directors
February 6, 2025
Diamondback Energy said it has appointed Darin G. Holderness to the board of directors. “Diamondback is excited to announce the addition of Darin to the board of directors as the fourth board member from the Endeavor merger completed late last
Senate Confirms Chris Wright as Energy Secretary
February 4, 2025
The Senate on Monday confirmed Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote President Donald Trump’s efforts to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market. Wright, CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, has been one of
Lee Zeldin Sworn in as 17th EPA Administrator
February 3, 2025
On January 29, 2025, Lee Zeldin was sworn in as the 17th Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Administrator Zeldin will work closely with the dedicated career officials at the agency to fulfill the agency’s mission to protect human
Senate Confirms Burgum to Usher in America’s Golden Age of Land Management
January 31, 2025
The Senate confirmed former North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum to serve as the 55th secretary of the Department of the Interior Thursday night with a vote of 79 to 18. Burgum was recommended for confirmation by an 18-2 vote
Matador Resources Appoints Paul Harvey to Its Board of Directors
January 31, 2025
Matador Resources has appointed Paul Harvey to its board of directors. “Paul’s experience working with retail investors and family offices will bring valuable insights to the board,” said Joseph Wm. Foran, chairman of the board and chief executive officer. “Paul
Independent Petroleum Association of America Appoints Michael Hillebrand as Chairman
January 29, 2025
The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) board of directors has appointed Michael (Mike) Hillebrand, the chief executive officer of Pennsylvania-based Huntley & Huntley, as board chairman for a two-year term through 2026. “Mike brings fantastic business and technical expertise
API Names Kristin Whitman as Senior Vice President of Government Relations
January 28, 2025
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has named Kristin Whitman as its new senior vice president of Government Relations. Whitman will lead API’s federal relations and mobilization teams to advance the U.S. oil and natural gas industry’s priorities in Washington, including
