-Originally aired on 09/19/2015-
Episode 33 of "In The Oil Patch"
This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado and her co-hosts Alvin Bailey and Roy Holley have Commissioner Ryan Sitton of the Texas Railroad Commission in the studio! Commissioner Sitton took office in January this year and has accomplished quite a bit during his first 9 months at the Commission. An entrepreneur at heart, Commissioner Sitton built a sizable company from the ground-up which he left in order to be sworn in as a Commissioner for the great state of Texas. Articulate, quick-talking and professional are all qualities which Commissioner Sitton possesses and this is another interview you can't miss!
From Commissioner Sitton's website:
Ryan Sitton is a native Texan and graduate of Texas A&M University where he obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and met his future wife, Jennifer. In 2006 Ryan and Jennifer founded PinnacleAIS, an engineering and technology company focused on reliability and integrity programs for the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. Since 2006 Pinnacle has experienced substantial growth, recently surpassing 300 employees. Inc. Magazine recognized Pinnacle in 2012 and 2013 as one of the top 1,500 fastest growing, privately held companies in the world. PinnacleAIS has also been part of the coveted Aggie 100, which celebrates and recognizes the fastest growing Aggie-owned businesses for three consecutive years.
With over fifteen years of experience in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry, Ryan is an active member of several industry groups including: The Texas Alliance of Energy Producers (TAEP), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the American Petroleum Institute (API).
Ryan is considered a leading expert in his field serving as an expert witness in both regulatory and civil court cases and consulting to a wide range of oil and gas companies from independent producers, to some of the world’s largest integrated operators.
Learn more about Commissioner Sitton:
http://www.ryansitton.com
Learn more about the Texas Railroad Commission:
www.rrc.state.tx.us
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