Founded July 2002 · Oklahoma City, OK

Honoring the companies
that power Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Energy Explorers is a statewide oil and gas networking group that meets four times a year in an informal, after-hours format — connecting industry professionals and celebrating the companies and leaders driving Oklahoma’s energy industry.

Founded
July 2002
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Industry
Oil & Gas Networking
Format
4 events / year
Our Story

Two decades of bringing the industry together.

Early Oklahoma Energy Explorers networking gathering

The beginnings

A group of Oklahoma oil and gas leaders saw people coming together in other energy-centric cities to celebrate and honor companies in the energy industry, and they decided to bring that concept to Oklahoma. Thus, the beginning of what we know of today as the Oklahoma Energy Explorers.

Oklahoma Energy Explorers members networking at the Petroleum Club

Leaders in Oklahoma

Oil and gas has been at the forefront of industry in Oklahoma since the early 1900s, and it will continue to be a large part of our state’s success. Driven by a number of great companies with strong leadership that invest in our state and our people, oil and gas will continue to bring energy to our state and the country.

Oil and gas field technician at an Oklahoma production site

Future of Oklahoma

Oil and gas related companies in Oklahoma and their leadership are continually working to improve the lives of the people in Oklahoma and across the U.S. through the exploration and production of our natural resources.

About

Oklahoma Energy Explorers

Founded in 2002, the Oklahoma Energy Explorers have had the privilege of honoring many oil and gas companies and their senior executives.

This organization is a great way to establish new contacts with our honored guests, while staying in touch with friends and meeting new colleagues throughout the oil & gas industry.

This statewide oil and gas group meets four times a year, beginning in the fall, in an informal, after-hours business networking format. The meetings, which include drinks and hors d’oeuvres with your ticket purchase, are from 5–7 p.m. at the Petroleum Club in Downtown Oklahoma City.

Guests networking at an Oklahoma Energy Explorers quarterly meeting
What We Do

The Oklahoma Energy Explorers want to honor and celebrate Oklahoma companies and their leadership that are major contributors to the oil and gas industry in the state of Oklahoma by providing a venue to hear from these companies while networking with industry peers.

Mission

To honor and celebrate the oil and natural gas companies and their leadership that make a meaningful investment in the state of Oklahoma.

Vision

Facilitate and drive strong coordination and collaboration among oil and natural gas partners while encouraging industry leadership through the cultivation of strong relationships and networks.

Leadership

Board of Directors

The volunteer leadership guiding Oklahoma Energy Explorers, drawn from across the state’s energy industry.

Oklahoma Energy Explorers presenting an honoree plaque to Crawley Petroleum Corporation
Presenting the honoree plaque at a recent quarterly meeting.
Chairman
Tim Beard
Expand Energy
Vice Chairman
Mark Malone
New Auburn Energy Management
Treasurer
Aaron Chang
Continental Resources
Secretary
Carlos Evans
Iron Horse Midstream
New Member Coordinator
Gina Lawson
Accenture
Past Chair
John Raines
Devon Energy
Board Members
Dan CoulsonHalliburton
Jason GarnerCrawley Petroleum Corporation
Kim HatfieldCrawley Petroleum Corporation
Ronnie IraniRKI Energy Resources, LLC
Gina LawsonAccenture
Taylor ShinnBaker Hughes
John AdcockAscent Resources
Events

Quarterly meetings, 5–7 p.m. at the Petroleum Club

Each meeting honors a different Oklahoma energy company. Tickets include drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

Feb 12, 2026
Mewbourne Oil Company
1st Quarter 2026 honoree
Apr 16, 2026
Validus Energy
2nd Quarter 2026 honoree
Sep 24, 2026
Patterson-UTI
3rd Quarter 2026 honoree
Nov 5, 2026
Gore Nitrogen
4th Quarter 2026 honoree

Single Ticket — Patterson-UTI

Purchase a ticket for the next upcoming meeting, honoring Patterson-UTI on September 24, 2026 at the Petroleum Club, Downtown Oklahoma City.

All 2026 Events

Purchase a season pass covering all four Oklahoma Energy Explorers meetings in 2026.

Contact

Stay in the loop.

Get in touch

okenergyexpl@gmail.com LinkedIn / Oklahoma Energy Explorers
Quarterly meetings are held at the Petroleum Club, Downtown Oklahoma City.