Originally from Kingfisher, Oklahoma. Is an endurance athlete and five-time Ironman Triathlon finisher. Joined Encana in June 2005 and currently focuses on Mississippi’s Tuscaloosa Marine shale. Rose through the ranks of the Dallas Association of Professional Landmen (DAPL), completing two three-year terms as president. Advises young professionals to “enjoy what you do,” be active in the community and network regularly.

Accomplishments: DAPL president and Landman of the Year. Serves on AAPL Education and Publication Committees. Received AAPL Awards for Community Service and Newsletter. Was finalist for Oil & Gas Awards–Future Energy Leader.

Founded the MP Foundation for ALS Awareness after a colleague’s diagnosis. Holds BBA from the University of Oklahoma; attended on an athletic scholarship. Currently training for this fall’s Ironman Triathlon; has also completed 11 marathons. Says of competition, “I don’t have to be the best. I just want to compete. I want to be up there. I want to make a difference, that’s the biggest thing.”

On the endurance athletics-business relationship: “It’s actually worked well in business. I’ve come across quite a few executives and upper-level managers who enjoy doing triathlon or road cycling. I’ll see them out at races every now and again. I’ve done more than one deal where the majority of the business meeting we’ve talked about Ironman and the last five minutes was closing the deal, so it’s worked out to my favor.”

Goals: “I eventually see myself as a vice president of land or an executive at a startup. I enjoy my profession, I love making a difference.”