Interest in geology dates back to a rock collection she started with her grandfather in first grade. Is now responsible for evaluating well economics at Border To Border. Focuses on decline curve analysis, evaluating reserves, asset valuation and assessing prospects, while contributing to budget analysis, well planning and workover justification. Previously was responsible for geosteering BBX-operated Austin Chalk wells and managed the in-house BBX wellsite geological team.

Accomplishments: Recently created a drilling program for a new play in which BBX is interested. “It is challenging to see if the wells are going to be economic, and how economic, and how that would fit into our company.”

Earned BS in geology from the University of Colorado at Denver, where she also received the Neil J. Harr Outstanding Student award from the Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists. Supports March of Dimes and the local neonatal intensive care unit where her twins stayed when they were born.

On motivation: From her chief executive officer, came to understand the maxim, “Rise early, work late and strike oil.” Says, “It just kind of solidified that maybe this wasn’t an 8 to 5 job, and the hard work, and the afterhours, and possibly the weekends, the time that we spend working, pays off. That’s definitely helped in my career, and when I was geosteering and putting in those long hours for the company, it paid off.”

Goals: “I would eventually still like to pursue a graduate degree. I’m trying to find a program that fits in with my current role here and would still allow me to work.”