Our Team
Richard Hopper
Managing Partner
Based in Houston and Fort Worth, Richard leads our strategy and operations across the United States.
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Emeka Ndefo
Senior Engineer
Based in Houston, Emeka handles our reservoir engineering engagements and leads our international operations.
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Austin Young
Engineer
Austin manages our Lafayette office although he can often be found in oil and gas fields across the country. Austin also handles our domestic business development.
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