Kimbra Davis

About Kimbra Davis

As the former Director of the Department of the Interior\'s Orphaned Wells Program Office, I led the establishment and management of a new Departmental office responsible for distributing through grants and financial assistance the $4.7 billion in funding afforded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. These funds are used by States, Tribes and federal partners to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect groundwater and public safety through plugging of orphaned oil and gas wells. With over 20 years of experience in government service, I have a proven track record of leading people, managing complex organizations, directing projects, overseeing programs, and managing large ($150 million) budgets while ensuring effective internal controls and accountability.

Experience

1. Commission Advisor

   Colorado Public Utilities Commission

   Sep 2025 — Present

Education

• Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government

  Senior Executive Fellow

• University of Denver

  MBA

• London School of Economics and Political Science

  Graduate Diploma in International Development

• Oklahoma State University

  Chemical Engineering

Skills

• Gas
• Commissioning
• Oil/Gas
• Management
• Refining
• Business Process Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Oil
• Government Relations
• Project Management
• Contract Management
• Oil & Gas Industry
• Procurement
• Supervisory Skills
• Oil & Gas
• Petroleum
• Pipelines
• Natural Gas
• Engineering
• Petrochemical
• Process Improvement
• Oil
• Process Engineering
• Upstream
• Safety Management Systems
• Leadership
• Oil&Gas
• Engineering Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Energy Industry
• Energy
• Contract Negotiation
• Inspection
• Project Planning
• Refinery Operations
• Dot Regulations
• Downstream Oil & Gas