In this episode, Paige Wilson speaks with Mike Sommers, President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Petroleum Institute (API), as they discuss Mike’s journey from Capitol Hill to leading API, the importance of leadership in the oil and gas industry, and the role of API in setting standards and advocating for the industry.

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In this episode, Paige chats with Paul Baay, President and CEO of Touchstone Exploration, shares his journey in the oil and gas industry, discussing his early experiences, leadership lessons, and the importance of long-term thinking. He reflects on the challenges of navigating cultural differences in business, the successes achieved in Trinidad, and the significance of networking and building relationships.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/touchstone-exploration-inc-/

Website: https://www.touchstoneexploration.com

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Paige sits with Michael Basler, Senior Vice President, Motion High Power Division live from ABB in New Berlin, Wisconsin.

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In this episode, Paige sits with Lance Medlin, Chief Executive Officer of Red Post Energy. Lance shares his journey from a preacher’s kid to a leader in the oil and gas industry and stresses strong leadership, a positive culture, and preparing power producers for tomorrow’s demands.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-medlin-a3591047/

Website: https://www.redpostenergy.com

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In this episode, Paige chats with Kenneth Hall, Chief Executive Officer of nGenue. Ken shares his journey from a software developer to co-founding a company that addresses significant gaps in the natural gas retail and wholesale supply chain. He discusses his leadership philosophy, the challenges he faces, and the importance of recognizing the contributions of all team members.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-hall-9a01295/

Website: https://ngenue.com

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In this episode, Paige chats with Mike Howard, Chairman and CEO of Howard Energy Partners, as he shares his journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a leader in the oil and gas industry. He discusses his early career, the transition from Energy Transfer to founding his own company, and his leadership philosophy, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, personal development, and the challenges leaders face.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-howard-76768624b/

Website: https://www.howardenergypartners.com

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In this episode of the Oil and Gas Industry Leaders Podcast, host Paige Wilson interviews Chris Kalnin, Chief Executive Officer of BKV, who shares his unique journey into the oil and gas industry, the challenges he faced in building BKV, and his leadership philosophy. Chris discusses the importance of credibility, the role of calculated risks in leadership, and the significance of learning from mistakes. He emphasizes BKV’s commitment to decarbonizing energy and providing guilt-free energy solutions, while also addressing the competitive landscape and the future of the energy industry.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-kalnin-4b695156/

Website: https://www.bkv.com

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In this episode of the Oil and Gas Industry Leaders Podcast, Paige Wilson sits with John Rogers, General Manager of Centrium Energy Solutions. John shares his extensive journey in the oil and gas industry, starting from his early days in Wales to his current role in Texas. He discusses the various challenges and rewards of leadership, emphasizing the importance of empowering others and maintaining a vision. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonrogers888/

Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/centrium-energy-solutions-inc/

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In this episode, sponsored by Fifth Ring, Paige sits with Andrew McMurray, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ShearFRAC, to discuss his journey in the Oil and Gas Industry and experiences in leadership.

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In this episode, sponsored by Fifth Ring, Paige sits with Roe Patterson, Managing Partner at Marauder Capital, Chairman and Founder at Clearwell Dynamics and Ventana Midstream, to discuss his journey in the Oil and Gas Industry and experiences in leadership.

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