Executing On Our Mission & Vision
Our expert leadership team's commitment to excellence provides the structure to motivate the public to learn about energy, engage in informed conversations, and make smart decisions about our global energy future.
Board of Directors
Our board comprises non-partisan, dedicated and knowledgeable executives who provide counsel, oversight and guidance.
Scott Tinker
Chairman
Scott Tinker is Director Emeritus of the Bureau of Economic Geology and former State Geologist of Texas.
Scott Tinker is Director Emeritus of the Bureau of Economic Geology and former State Geologist of Texas, and a former Edwin Allday Endowed Chair professor at The University of Texas at Austin. Over a distinguished career, he has served as president of the American Geosciences Institute, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, the Association of American State Geologists, and the Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies. He is an AGI Campbell Medalist, AAPG Halbouty Medalist, and a Fellow of the Geological Society of America, and has delivered more than 750 keynote and invited lectures across more than 60 countries. Dr. Tinker co-produced and is featured in the energy documentary Switch, which has screened in over 50 countries to more than 15 million viewers, and founded the non-profit Switch Energy Alliance dedicated to inspiring an energy-educated future. He is also the voice of Earth Date, a weekly radio program airing on more than 450 radio stations in all 50 states.
Deborah Byers
Director
Deborah Byers retired as a Partner from Ernst & Young LLP ("EY").
Deborah Byers retired as a Partner from Ernst & Young LLP (EY) in 2022 after 36 years of service in public accounting, having held leadership roles including Americas Industry Leader, Houston Office Managing Partner, and US Energy Leader. In these capacities, she oversaw markets and growth strategy across a broad range of industry sectors and worked with corporations and investment funds across all phases of global energy investment. She currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Excelerate Energy, Inc. and Kinetik Inc., where she chairs the Audit Committee with oversight of financial reporting, ESG, and enterprise risk. Deborah is an active mentor to emerging professionals and a recognized voice on energy transition and the advancement of women in energy. She holds a BBA from Baylor University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Mike Howard
Director
Mike Howard is the Chairman and CEO of Howard Energy Partners.
Mike Howard is the Chairman and CEO of Howard Energy Partners, one of the largest privately held midstream companies in the United States, which he founded in 2011. Over a career spanning more than 30 years in the energy industry, he has held senior roles including President of Midstream at Energy Transfer and VP of Engineering and Operations at Crosstex Energy. He serves on the Board of Directors of Atlas Energy Solutions (NYSE: AESI), Jonah Energy LLC, and the National Petroleum Council, and on the Board of Trustees of the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Foundation. A committed advocate for energy education and community engagement, Mike is active with Switch Energy Alliance, Energy Corps, the Texas Oil and Gas Association, and INGAA. He is a Distinguished Alumnus of Texas A&M University-Kingsville, where he earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.
Melody Meyer
Director
Melody Meyer retired as a Chevron President of Asia Pacific Exploration and Production.
Melody Meyer is a retired Chevron President of Asia Pacific Exploration and Production following a 37-year career with the company, and currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of AbbVie Inc. and as President of Women with Energy LLC. During her Chevron tenure, she held senior leadership roles including President of Chevron Energy Technology, Vice President of the Gulf of Mexico Strategic Business Unit, and Vice President of the MidContinent Strategic Business Unit, with operational experience spanning 19 countries. She previously served as a Non-Executive Director of bp p.l.c. (2017-2026) and NOV Inc. (2018-2023) and as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Trinity University. Melody is a member of NACD, WCD, Exceptional Women in Boards, and c200, and serves on advisory boards for McKinsey Advancing with Excellence and Switch Energy Alliance. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Trinity University and completed executive education at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.
David Rainey, NACD.DC
Director
David Rainey is an Independent Director on the board of Stone Energy Corporation (NYSE).
David Rainey is an accomplished global energy professional with a 36-year career in the natural resource industry, having served as President of Petroleum Exploration and Chief Geoscientist for BHP Billiton Petroleum and as Vice President of Science, Technology, Environment and Regulatory Affairs for BP. He is an active member of the National Association of Corporate Directors and has been recognized as an NACD Governance Fellow. Dave serves on the Jackson School of Geosciences advisory council at The University of Texas at Austin and has been recognized as a Michael T. Halbouty Lecturer by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. He has completed executive education programs at MIT Sloan, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. Dave holds both a Ph.D. and a Bachelor's degree with Honors in Geology from the University of Edinburgh.
Dick Stoneburner
Director
Richard “Dick” Stoneburner serves as a Board Director on two portfolio companies of Pine Brook Road Partners, LLC. and two public company boards, Tamboran Resources (Board Chairman) and Sitio Royalties Corp.
Richard "Dick" Stoneburner brings more than 38 years of experience as a geologist and senior executive across major oil and gas corporations and independents, including Texas Oil and Gas Corporation, Weber Energy Corp., Hugoton Energy Corp., Pine Brook Road Partners, and 3TEC Energy Corp. He served as President of the North America Shale Production Division for BHP Billiton Petroleum and held successive roles -- including President and Chief Operating Officer -- at Petrohawk Energy Corporation. Dick currently serves as Board Chairman of Tamboran Resources and as a board member of Sitio Royalties Corp., in addition to serving on two portfolio company boards of Pine Brook Road Partners. He also serves on the advisory council of the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin, on the visiting committee of the Bureau of Economic Geology, and on the board of Memorial Assistance Ministries. Dick earned an M.S. in Geological Sciences from Wichita State University and a B.S. in Geological Sciences from the University of Texas.
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