Boone B.

About Boone B.

As a seasoned Production Operations Leader in the oil and gas sector, my career has encompassed integrating assets, optimizing production, and engaging stakeholders to drive growth and efficiency. My approach is characterized by a robust blend of leadership, collaboration, and strategic foresight. Some of my career impacts and specializations include: Production Optimization Achieved significant efficiency improvements by fostering a people-oriented process design. Spearheaded facility retrofits to enhance compliance and operational excellence. Pioneered a CAPEX/OPEX model to balance cost, uptime, and risk, increasing well production beyond expectations. Asset Integration Instrumental in the seamless integration of staff and operations across multiple acquisitions. Built cohesive, high-performing teams capable of running operations with minimal oversight. Cultivated a culture of integrity and trust, ensuring smooth operations across diverse geographical locations. Stakeholder Engagement Leveraged strong communication skills to tailor messages that resonate across all levels of the organization. Developed a safety culture with a strong emphasis on individual decision-making and accountability. Influenced and gained buy-in for strategic initiatives without resorting to authority, ensuring alignment with corporate goals. In the last five years, my ability to \'read the room\' and my attention to detail have been pivotal in my roles at Earthstone and Advance, allowing me to build robust teams from the ground up. I take pride in integrating assets with precision, placing the right people in the right roles, and fostering an environment where passion for work translates into tangible results. I am particularly proud of being honored with the Hart 40 Under 40 Award, a recognition that underscores my commitment to excellence in production operations and my dedication to forward-thinking leadership.

Experience

1. Operations Manager Delaware Basin

   Earthstone Energy, Inc

   Apr 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Led asset integration and growth at Earthstone Energy, showcasing exemplary leadership and strategic thinking, overseeing production operations and fostering a culture of safety and efficiency, directly managing a diverse team of 54, and navigating significant acquisitions and operations with agility and foresight. Production Optimization & Commercial Acumen Boosted compliance and operational efficiency by leading $24MM in facility retrofits post-acquisitions. Achieved +107 MBOED gross, surpassing base oil production targets by more than 98%. Streamlined a $15MM LOE budget by implementing targeted reductions post-acquisition. Orchestrated the integration of three (3) acquisitions valued at over $2.7B by aligning operations and facilities.Stakeholder & Team Engagement Fostered an action-driven safety culture before the establishment of an HSE department. Empowered engineering staff through decisive leadership and strategic project oversight in wellwork programs.

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Petroleum Engineering

  2008 — 2013