Rita Behm
About Rita Behm
Rita Behm serves as the Vice President of Corporate Reservoir Engineering at Coterra Energy, having previously held various engineering roles at Cimarex Energy. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering and an MBA from The University of Tulsa.
Current Role at Coterra Energy
Rita Behm serves as the Vice President of Corporate Reservoir Engineering at Coterra Energy. She has held this position since 2023, contributing her expertise in reservoir engineering to the company's strategic initiatives. Based in Houston, Texas, Behm focuses on optimizing reservoir performance and enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at Cimarex Energy
Rita Behm has extensive experience at Cimarex Energy, where she has held multiple roles. She worked as the Engineering Manager for Operations Resources from 2019 to 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Prior to this, she served as the Exploration Engineering Manager for the Permian region from 2016 to 2019 in Odessa/Midland, Texas. Additionally, she was a Project Manager for Culberson County from 2013 to 2016 in the Greater Denver Area. Her roles involved overseeing engineering projects and managing reservoir performance.
Educational Background
Rita Behm earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Tulsa, completing her studies from 2006 to 2009. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the same institution, which she completed from 2011 to 2013. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in the energy sector.
Early Career at Cimarex Energy
Rita Behm began her career at Cimarex Energy as a Reservoir Engineer in the Anadarko Basin, where she worked from 2009 to 2013 in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area. This role allowed her to develop critical skills in reservoir analysis and management, setting the stage for her subsequent positions within the company.