YPE Dallas
YPE Dallas Leadership
Relationships are critical in the energy industry. YPE Dallas strives to foster strong, life-long networks by bringing together the next generation of energy leaders. We host a variety of events throughout the year—including our annual golf tournament, networking happy hours, and industry-focused panels—allowing members to unwind while building important professional connections and making meaningful community contributions.
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Heather Agnew
President
Heather has served on the board of YPE Dallas since 2021 and as President since 2026. Heather is a Senior Associate at RedOaks Energy Advisors, joining the company in 2020. She earned a BBA in Finance with Distinction along with minors in Accounting and Spanish at the University of Oklahoma.
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Ingrid Rechner
Immediate Past President
Ingrid Rechner works as an Account Manager for Producers Midstream, a natural gas midstream based in Dallas, Texas. She joined the company in 2019 as a Business Development Analyst. Ingrid graduated from the University of North Texas in 2018 with a BBA in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management.
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Nick Crain
Vice President & Golf Tournament Committee
Nick leads a team of Principal Consultants at Enverus, an energy analytics and technology firm. Prior to joining Enverus, Nick spent time in the industry working in the upstream and midstream space. Nick graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2017 with a dual degree in Petroleum Geology and Business Management.
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Hillary Balares
Finance Director
Hillary is an Audit Partner at Weaver, with experience serving both private and public upstream and midstream companies. She is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Texas and holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University.
hillary.balares@weaver.com
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Beau Barker
Fundraising Director
Beau is an Asset Manager at Mojo Minerals, a private investment firm based in Dallas, TX. In 2022, Beau graduated with his BBA in Finance from SMU's Cox School of Business with a minor in Sports Management while being a scholarship athlete on the Football team. In 2023, Beau returned to SMU graduating with his Master's in Finance from Cox Schol of Business.
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Caden Carlson
Golf Director
Caden is an analyst at RedOaks Energy Advisors. Prior to joining RedOaks Caden received his undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma where he earned a BBA in Finance and Accounting from the Price College of Business. Following his time at Oklahoma, he completed his Masters in Finance with a specialization in Energy Finance from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University.
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Jon Stockton
Golf Director
Jon is an Engineer at IOG Resources, a Dallas-based non-operated oil and gas investment firm. He joined IOG in 2023 after starting his career with Diversified Energy in West Virginia and Fort Worth. Jon earned a BS in Petroleum Engineering from Mississippi State University.
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Jimmy Koch
Communications Director
Jimmy is a Senior Manager in Audit & Assurance at Deloitte & Touche with nearly a decade of experience. He has served a diverse energy client base across upstream and midstream oil and gas, renewables, and power & utilities. He earned a Bachelor of Business degree from the University of Dallas and a Master of Professional Accountancy degree from The University of Texas at Austin. Jimmy is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in the state of Texas.
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Jared Greco
Philanthropy Director
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Kaleb Evans
Events Director
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Mallory Smith
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Tara Sharma
Board Member
Tara has served on the board of YPE Dallas since 2021. Tara joined RedOaks Energy Advisors in 2020 and is the Director of Engineering. Prior to joining RedOaks, Tara worked for Anadarko Petroleum starting in 2015. While in Midland, Tara served as the Social Director for the Midland chapter of Young Professionals in Energy. Tara was born and raised in Austin, Texas and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S. (Honors) in Petroleum Engineering in 2015. While on campus she served as President of the UT Austin Student Chapter of SPE and as an active member of the Friar Society. Tara was featured in 2022’s Forty Under 40.
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Gavin Owen
Events Committee
Bio Coming Soon
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Brad Phillips
