Lease Road Commute

Join hosts Ray Belcher and Rick Berman for a powerful conversation with Gareth Young, a man who has lived the full spectrum of the oilfield — from painting parking bollards in Louisiana to serving as Senior Vice President of US Operations at Intercorp. Gareth’s story blends leadership, faith, family, discipline, calling, and integrity in a way few people can articulate. In this episode, he shares:...

On this episode of the Open Lease Road Podcast, Rick and Ray sit down with Kacy Clemens, former Texas Longhorn baseball standout and son of MLB legend Roger Clemens. Kacy opens up about growing up in a baseball household, the pressures of carrying a famous last name, and the lessons he’s learned transitioning from professional sports into business and family life. He shares insights on investing,...

In this powerful episode of The Lease Road Commute, hosts Rick Bergman and Ray Belcher sit down with Jared Blong — founder of Octane Energy, entrepreneur, husband to the mayor of Midland, and a man deeply committed to servant leadership. Jared shares his incredible journey from El Paso to Midland, from industrial plumbing to high-tech drilling, and from burnt-out to purpose-driven. With wisdom for...

In this powerful episode of The Lease Road Commute, hosts Ray Belcher and Rick Bergman sit down with Ernie Kruger—a former professional rugby player turned missionary and pastor. From growing up in South Africa to navigating fame, faith, and fatherhood, Ernie shares his raw story of transformation and what it means to be a man of purpose in a chaotic world. You’ll hear honest reflections on identi...

In this powerful episode of The Lease Road Commute, hosts Ray Belcher and Rick Bergman sit down with Pastor Laud Allotey, who shares his inspiring journey from aspiring entrepreneur in Ghana to full-time ministry and family leadership. Pastor Laud opens up about the tug-of-war between worldly success and spiritual calling, how he met his wife, and the unexpected path that led him to pastorship. Fr...

In the very first episode of The Lease Road Commute, hosts Ray Belcher and Rick Bergman welcome oil and gas veteran Marty Meisner for a raw and encouraging conversation about life, work, and what really matters. Marty shares his journey from working long days in the oilfields to launching successful businesses, all while learning to keep faith, family, and balance at the center. He opens up about...