Mr. Niemann is a Managing Director of Andersen Tax LLC (formerly known as WTAS LLC). He is also the president and chief operating officer of Arthur Andersen LLP, and has been since 2003. Mr. Niemann has served as a director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Hines Global Income Trust, Inc. since August 2014. Since May 2012, he has also served as a director and is currently the Chairman of the Audit Committee of HMS Income Fund, Inc. He previously served as a director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Gateway Energy Corporation from June 2010 until December 2013 (when the company went private). Mr. Niemann graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Managerial Studies (magna cum laude) and a master’s degree in accounting from Rice University, received a juris doctor (summa cum laude) from the South Texas College of Law and a Masters of Law (LL.M.) in taxation (summa cum laude) from the University of San Francisco School of Law.
Mr. Ohmart joined the Company in June of 2018. He was previously with Horn Solutions, Inc. from 2017 to June 2018, and prior to that, he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Bulk Terminals USA, Inc. from 2012 to 2016. Mr. Ohmart was Assistant Controller for Southwestern Energy Company from 2010 to 2012 and Assistant Controller for EPCO, Inc. from 2005 to 2009. Prior to that, he held various accounting, finance, management and special projects positions with increasing responsibilities with TEPPCO Partners, L.P. from 2001 to 2005, and ARCO Pipe Line Company from 1989 to 2001. Mr. Ohmart holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration from the University of Kansas. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas.
Mr. Roycraft joined the company in November of 2017. Previously he served as President and CEO of Aveda Transportation and Energy Services, as well as Executive Vice President for Dana Transport, and Interim President for GulfMark Energy, Inc. Mr. Roycraft holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from Purdue University.
Ms. Davis joined the Company in 1992 and was previously employed by Arthur Andersen & Co. Ms. Davis was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in March 2015. Ms. Davis holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree in Accounting from the University of Houston. Ms. Davis is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas.
Mr. Scofield is the President and Chief Operating Officer of KSA Industries, Inc. Mr. Scofield has extensive experience with a diverse group of businesses, including oil and gas, agriculture, automotive, insurance and professional sports. He also represents the Company’s largest shareholder group. Mr. Scofield is a graduate of the University of Texas and holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration and a Master of Professional Accounting, specializing in taxation.
Mr. Jenner is the co-managing partner of Endeavor Natural Gas, LP, a private equity backed exploration and production company. He has been active in the oil and gas industry for over 30 years with specific expertise in the prospective areas of Texas and Louisiana, the Company’s primary area of operation. Mr. Jenner is a petroleum engineer with a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the Colorado School of Mines and a Master of Business Administration from University of Chicago.
Ms. Earley is a Partner at Locke Lord LLP. Michelle has extensive experience in merger, acquisition, and disposition transactions, securities regulation matters and securities offerings, including representing purchasers and sellers of publicly-traded and privately-held companies, representing issuers and selling shareholders in connection with the public offering and private placement of debt and equity securities, tender offers, exchange offers and advising management and boards of directors on general corporate governance matters. She has her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and a Juris Doctorate from Yale Law School.
Mr. Pressler is President and founder of Tepee Petroleum, an independent oil and gas producer based in Houston, and he is founder of Pressler Petroleum Consultants, Inc., which provides engineering consulting services and appraisals. Prior to 1985, Mr. Pressler was President of Philip Hill Energy, President of Republic Oil and Gas Corp., and Chief Petroleum Engineer for Barnhart Co. after his initial years with Exxon. Mr. Pressler is a 1959 graduate of the University of Texas with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Petroleum Engineering, and is a Registered Professional Engineer.