Derek Riffe, Cpl
About Derek Riffe, Cpl
Derek Riffe, Cpl, is a Land Representative at Chevron with over 17 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in both onshore and offshore land negotiations.
Current Position at Chevron
Derek Riffe currently holds the position of Land Representative at Chevron, based in Houston, Texas. In this role, he focuses on managing land assets and negotiating land deals. Derek brings extensive experience to this position, leveraging his comprehensive background in the oil and gas industry, particularly in land management and negotiations.
Previous Experience at Noble Energy
Prior to his current role at Chevron, Derek Riffe worked at Noble Energy, where he held multiple positions over several years. From 2017 to 2020, he was the Land Supervisor for the Texas Business Unit in the Permian region. Earlier in 2017, he briefly served as the Land Supervisor for Company Fee. His most extended tenure at Noble Energy was as a Deepwater Land Negotiator from 2012 to 2017, managing and negotiating land deals for deepwater projects.
Experience at ExxonMobil
Derek Riffe's career in the oil and gas industry includes a significant period at ExxonMobil, where he worked as a Land Representative from 2006 to 2012. During his six-year tenure at ExxonMobil, Derek developed his expertise in land management and negotiations, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the company.
Educational Background
Derek Riffe holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from South Texas College of Law, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Texas A&M University, completing his degree program from 1999 to 2002. This strong educational foundation has supported his career growth in the energy sector, particularly in legal and land management roles.
Industry Credentials
Derek Riffe holds the Certified Professional Landman (CPL) designation, signifying his expertise and professionalism in the field of land management. With over 17 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Derek has built a solid background in both onshore and offshore land negotiations, and he is well-regarded for his deepwater project negotiations and management of land assets in the Permian Basin.