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Experienced, returns-driven operator focused on the efficient development of oil and gas assets in the Eagle Ford

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Elijah Lavicky

Chief Financial Officer

Elijah was previously Principal at Selenite Energy Partners, a structured capital provider and portfolio company of Carnelian, Ridgemar’s private equity sponsor. He began his career as an investment banker in the Jefferies energy group in Houston, where he focused on capital raising and M&A advisory for upstream oil and gas companies…  
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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.…

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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…

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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…

 

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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:   

Ridgemar Energy
ATTN: Division Order Department
5847 San Felipe St., Suite 930
Houston, Texas 77057

[email protected]

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Recent News


Ridgemar Energy Acquires Callon Petroleum’s Eagle Ford Position

May 3, 2023
Read moreRidgemar Energy Acquires Callon Petroleum’s Eagle Ford Position

Ridgemar Energy Announces Commitment From Carnelian Energy Capital

December 14, 2021
Read moreRidgemar Energy Announces Commitment From Carnelian Energy Capital

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Contact Details

Houston Office
5847 San Felipe, Suite 930
Houston, TX, 77057

Dilley, TX Office
262 County Line Rd.,
Dilley, TX 78017 

[email protected]

In the event of an emergency, please call (281) 886-1626

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