Ezra Yacob
About Ezra Yacob
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Ezra Yacob holds the position of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. He has been with the company since 2005, starting as a Geoscience Associate. His leadership roles include President from January 2021 through September 2021 and Executive Vice President, Exploration and Production from 2017 to 2021. He also served as Vice President and General Manager, as well as Division Exploration Manager in Midland and Fort Worth from 2012 to 2017. His varied roles underscore his extensive experience in the organization and his ascent to the company's top leadership.
Education and Expertise in Geology
Ezra Yacob's academic background includes a strong foundation in geology. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Puget Sound. He further developed his expertise by obtaining a Master of Science degree in Geology from the Colorado School of Mines. His educational background has equipped him with the knowledge necessary for his roles in exploration and production in the minerals and energy sectors.
Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Tyler
To complement his technical geology expertise, Ezra Yacob pursued a Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Tyler. This qualification has augmented his technical skill set with a robust understanding of business management and corporate governance, essential for his role as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. The combination of his geological and business education positions him uniquely to lead the company in the competitive energy sector.
Career at United States Geological Survey
Before joining his current company, Ezra Yacob worked for the Minerals Division at the United States Geological Survey. In this role, he contributed to mineral exploration and research, providing him with early career experience that would prove valuable in his subsequent positions in the private sector. His time at the USGS has been instrumental in shaping his approach to geological exploration and resource management.