Oilfield 360 Podcast

In this episode of The Oilfield 360, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with David Paradis , CEO of GD Energy Products . They explore his journey from attempted retirement to leading innovation in oilfield technology, while he shares insights on product advancements, the growing role of AI, and the importance of hands-on field experience. The conversation also highlights person...

Big moves. Bold leadership. Real impact. In this episode of The  Oilfield 360 , hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard sit down with Danny Brown, CEO of Chord Energy. From his journey as a mechanical engineer to leading a major oil and gas company, Danny shares insights on the merger of Oasis Petroleum and Whiting Petroleum forming Chord Energy, which later merged with Canadian company Enerplus,...

What does it take to climb from a hands-on job on the shop floor to leading a global energy powerhouse?   In this episode of the Oilfield 360 , hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard speak with Jim Johnson, CEO of Hunting International, about his journey from a small town in Pennsylvania to leading a global oilfield services company. Jim shares how hands-on experience has shaped his leadership, t...

How do you lead a fast-growing energy company while sparking innovation and keeping top talent inspired? In this episode of the  Oilfield 360 , hosts  David de Roode  and  Victoria Beard  talk with  Steven Anderson, CEO of Evolution Well Services , about the forces shaping leadership and growth in today’s energy sector. The conversation ranges from back-to-school moments and unexpected career turn...

From a small village in India to the Global Energy Stage.   In this episode of  Oilfield 360 , hosts  David de Roode  and  Victoria Beard  sit down with  Soma Somasundaram , Executive Advisor to the CEO of SLB, and former CEO of recently acquired Champion X, to explore his remarkable rise from rural southern India to a leadership role shaping the future of energy. Soma shares career milestones, le...

What does it take to lead one of the fastest-growing companies in oil & gas? In this episode of  Oilfield 360 , hosts David deRoode and Victoria Beard sit down with Kaes Van’t Hof, CEO of Diamondback Energy, in Midland, Texas. From growing up in Newport Beach to competing in the US Open, from Wall Street banking to leading Bison Drilling & Field Services, Kaes shares his remarkable path to...

What happens when a mechanical engineer takes on the future of energy? In this Oilfield 360 episode, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard sit down with Liberty Energy CEO Ron Gusek. After a quick chat about Victoria's Alaska fishing plans, Ron shares his path from engineer to CEO, discussing Liberty's strategic tech investments, including the digiFrac electric frac system and their groundbreaki...

From Accountant to CEO: Marshall’s Leadership Journey Join hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard on OilField 360 for a conversation with Marshall Dodson, CEO of Key Energy Services, on leadership, safety, and the ever-changing oil and gas industry. Discover his journey from accounting to CEO, how he’s innovating employee safety, and the role of culture, communication, and technology. Packed with...

How do you lead through change in the energy sector? In this episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard sit down with James Stewart, CEO of One X Completion Services, for a deep dive into the future of oilfield services.  From his early days in Nigeria with Schlumberger to building what came NexTier Oilfield Solutions now part of Patterson-UTI, James shares lesson...

Can energy solve poverty?   Join hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard for a thought-provoking episode of Oilfield 360 as they sit down with Dr. Scott Tinker, a globally recognized geologist, energy visionary, and advocate for energy education. Together, they explore Dr. Tinker’s remarkable career path, his mission to bridge the global energy divide, and the ambitious vision behind the Energy Co...

What makes a strong oilfield leader? In this episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, powered by Upright Digital, hosts David de Roode and James Wicklund sit down with Roe Patterson, investor, entrepreneur, and former CEO.From his roots in Snyder, Texas, to leading companies like ClearWell Dynamics and Drilling Tools International , and now with Marauder Capital , Roe shares hard-earned lessons on lea...

From the Oilfield to the Boardroom  In this episode of  The Oilfield 360 , hosts David de Roode and James Wicklund sit down with Wayne Prejean, President and CEO of Drilling Tools International, to discuss his journey—from working in the oilfield wearing many different hats—to the boardroom of a publicly-traded oilfield service company. It’s a conversation full of real-world insights, hard-earned...

What does it take to go from the courtroom to the oilfield?   On this episode of  Oilfield 360 , hosts David De Roode and James Wicklund talk with Lucas Jovi, President & CEO of Go Wireline. From his start as a lawyer in Las Vegas to leading a wireline company in North Dakota, Lucas shares key insights on technology, industry challenges, and the impact of Go Wireline’s move to an Employee Stoc...

What does it take to lead a global oilfield giant through a bold transformation?  In this episode of  The Oilfield 360 , hosts David de Roode and Jim Wicklund sit down with  Girish Saligram , CEO of Weatherford, whose unexpected journey—from medical devices to energy leadership—is filled with valuable insights and strategic advice.   🎧 In this episode: Girish’s unique path to the oilfield service...

In this episode, host David de Roode sits down with Mike Howard, Chairman and CEO of Howard Energy Partners, live from the Thrive Conference in Houston, Texas. Mike shares his inspiring journey—from starting as a chemical engineer in publicly traded companies to founding and leading Howard Energy Partners. Their conversation explores the vital role of oil and gas in modern life, the value of relia...

From the oil fields to the fairways! We sat down with Billy Brown, owner of Big Easy Ranch, to talk about his journey in the oil and gas industry and his latest venture—building a world-class golf course. Exciting things are on the horizon! Tune in to hear his story!

Join us on the latest episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, hosted by David de Roode with guest host Dave Bosco, the voice behind the Energy Espresso Podcast from the Upright Digital Podcast Network. This episode features an engaging conversation with Wes Finch, CEO of Crosscut Gas Partners, recorded at the Daniel Energy Partners Permian Basin BBQ Cook-off in Midland, TX. Wes shares his journey fro...

Navigating the Future of Energy with Marshall Adkins   In this episode of the Oilfield 360 podcast, hosts David de Roode and Jim Wicklund welcome Marshall Adkins, the formidable Head of Energy Investment Banking at Raymond James. Known for his deep industry insights and dubbed a "sage" by his peers, Adkins dives into a wide array of topics ranging from the evolution of the oil and gas se...

Charting the Course: Melissa Cougle on Leadership, Risk-Taking, and the Evolution of Ranger Energy Services - An insightful journey through Melissa Cougle's transformative career from the vibrant Baton Rouge to the forefront of the oil and gas industry. Join us as the CFO of Ranger Energy Services shares her profound experiences, from embracing change and overcoming challenges to her pivotal role...

In this episode of The Oilfield 360 Podcast, hosts David de Roode and Jim Wicklund engage with Loren Singletary, a notable figure in the oil and gas industry, who shares his journey from his beginnings in Dallas to achieving strategic executive positions. Loren discusses the ups and downs of the oil market, his critical role in investor relations at National Oilwell Varco, and the insights gained...

In this episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, Wayne Cutrer, CEO of Downhole Chemical Solutions, shares his journey from growing up in Louisiana with deep family ties in oil and gas to founding and leading a pioneering chemical solutions company in the industry. Recorded at the Thrive Energy Conference in Houston, Texas, Wayne discusses the inception of Downhole Chemical Solutions during the challen...

In this engaging episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, we welcome Ryan Ezell, PhD, President and CEO of Flotek Industries as our distinguished guest. Ryan shares an insightful journey of innovation, leadership, and the pivotal role of chemistry in advancing the oil and gas industry. Alongside David de Roode and Jim Wicklund, we delve into Ryan's profound experiences, from his formative years in Mis...

Recorded live at Corva's Corvacon event last month, Josh Lowrey engages with Corva's COO, Courtney Diezi, to unravel the essence of Corva - a game-changing software that's redefining efficiency in Drilling, Completions, Geoscience, and Sustainability.  Discover how Corva is not just about data, but about high-quality, actionable insights that drive productivity in the oilfield. Courtney sheds ligh...

On this episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, recorded live from the Daniel Energy Partners 2023 Permian Basin Barbecue powered by Upright Digital, the guys talk about community leadership in Midland, Texas. Your hosts, David de Roode and Josh Lowrey speak with Danny Wesson, COO of Diamondback Energy and Sam Sledge, CEO of ProPetro to discuss their connection to Midland and the Midland ISD School B...

Esteemed Banking Executives and Industry Leaders, Dan Pickering and Walker Moody, distinguished figures in the world of banking and energy, have joined The Oilfield 360 Podcast with host David de Roode. In this special episode, David reunites with former co-host Josh Lowrey for a significant announcement. As the financial industry shifts its focus, Pickering Energy Partners' newest Investment Bank...