Experienced, returns-driven operator focused on the efficient development of oil and gas assets in the Eagle Ford
About Us
Ridgemar Energy
Ridgemar Energy is a Houston-based upstream company focused on creating value through the acquisition, development and operation of oil and gas assets. The Ridgemar team has significant technical, operational and commercial expertise in unconventional and conventional asset development and is committed to operating with integrity, discipline and professionalism.
Ridgemar is partnered with Carnelian Energy Capital Management, L.P., a Houston-based energy investment firm with approximately $2.8 bn of assets under management..
Meet Our Team
Preston Powell
Chief Executive Officer
Preston was previously Managing Director and a member of the Management Committee at Ridgemar’s private equity sponsor, Carnelian, where he was responsible for leading upstream investments, transaction due diligence and the execution and monitoring of active portfolio company investments. Prior to joining Carnelian at its founding, Preston was an energy private equity investor with…
Mina Elmalak
Chief Operating Officer
Mina previously served as Chief Operating Officer of ExL Petroleum II where he oversaw the company’s technical evaluations. Prior to ExL, Mina served as Asset Manager of ConocoPhillips’, and its predecessor, Concho Resources, Northern Midland Basin asset team where he oversaw reservoir and operations engineering, geology, and field operation functions as well as planning and develop…
David Loveday
Chief Technical Officer
Dave was previously a Partner and Chief Technical Officer of Millennial Energy Partners, which made upstream investments across all the major onshore unconventional plays of North America. He began his career as a geologist in the Gulf of Mexico with Chevron and would go on to lead development and exploration efforts in West Africa and Brazil. Dave brings more than a decade of…
Elijah Lavicky
Chief Financial Officer
Christy Pontious
Chief Accounting Officer
Christy previously served as Vice President of Accounting and Controller of Enchanted Rock, where she led the accounting efforts for the company. Prior to joining Enchanted Rock, Christy served as Controller for Navigation Petroleum and held multiple roles of growing responsibility within financial reporting at Oasis Petroleum.…
Robert Leidy
VP of Reservoir Engineering
Robert previously served as Reservoir Engineering Manager of ExL Petroleum II with primary focus on conducting the company’s technical evaluations. Prior to joining ExL, Robert served as the Northern Midland Basin Reservoir Engineering Supervisor at ConocoPhillips, and its predecessor, Concho Resources. In this capacity he led a team of engineers though numerous budget, reserves, and…
James Parker
VP of Land and Business Development
James previously served as Partner and Vice President of Land of Wayfinder Resources Operating, LLC, where he oversaw the land and business development efforts for the company in the SCOOP, STACK, MERGE trend in Oklahoma. Prior to Wayfinder, James served as Land Manager for Oasis Petroleum where he played a role in multiple large-scale acquisitions in the Williston and Permian Basins…
Travis Norberg
VP of Drilling
Travis was previously a Drilling Consultant with Endeavor Energy Resources, where he was responsible for leading and optimizing drilling operations across well sites in the Permian basin. Prior to Endeavor, Travis served as Drilling Consultant for Ovintiv, formerly-known-as Encana and Newfield Exploration, for 10 years managing onsite drilling operations in the Bakken, Eagle Ford, and Uinta basins…
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Owner Relations
At Ridgemar Energy your questions and concerns are important to us. Please feel free to contact our Owner Relations Deparment at the following:
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Ridgemar Energy, LLC
C/O EAG Services
P.O. Box 131328
Houston, TX 77219
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Contact Details
Houston Office
5847 San Felipe, Suite 930
Houston, TX, 77057
713-389-1210
Dilley, TX Office
262 County Line Rd.,
Dilley, TX 78017
713-389-1200
In the event of an emergency, please call (281) 886-1626