Cristen Autry

About Cristen Autry

I am an accomplished commercial, contracts and risk management leader with extensive experience in the oil & gas, energy and utility construction sectors. My background is rooted in developing and executing strategies that maximize business success and mitigate risk. Proficient in complex negotiations, I’ve always prioritized collaboration, practical solutions, and building trusted partnerships across executive leadership, legal, and commercial and operations teams as well as with our external partners.I remain deeply committed to expanding my leadership impact — guiding teams through challenges, shaping strategies that deliver meaningful results, and fostering an environment where people feel empowered to succeed together. I enjoy helping others see the bigger picture, move forward with confidence, and navigate risks effectively while keeping our shared goals in focus.Leadership, both in and outside of the workplace, has shaped my approach to every opportunity. Whether leading diverse teams or drawing from my background as a championship-winning professional athlete, I bring perseverance, teamwork, and a deep commitment to helping others achieve success.

Experience

1. Senior Contracts Manager

   Mears Group, Inc.

   Nov 2021 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Contract management, negotiation, compliance of all types of company contracts and provision of legal support for a variety of entities under the Mears Holdings, LLC umbrella including H.L. Chapman Pipeline Construction, Inc, Mid America Energy Services, Inc, Mears Broadband, LLC, and Mears Group, Inc.\'s Pipeline Integrity, Pipeline & Facilities and Horizontal Directional Drilling operations.

Education

• University of Houston-Clear Lake

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  2004 — 2005

• Galveston College

  Associate's degree, General Studies

  2000 — 2002

• Stephen F. Austin State University

  Studied Management and Marketing

  2002 — 2004

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Project Management
• Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Marketing
• Energy
• Project Planning
• Time Management
• Project Coordination
• Contract Management
• Budgets
• Social Media
• Natural Gas
• Operations Management
• Leadership
• Event Management
• Sales
• Powerpoint
• Outlook
• Contract Negotiation
• Forecasting
• Event Planning
• Adobe Acrobat
• Cadworx
• Pdms Design
• Team Building
• Negotiation
• Research
• Software Documentation
• Employee Relations
• System Administration
• Process Scheduler
• Spreadsheets
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing Strategy
• Policy
• Program Management
• Fundraising
• Public Relations