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Mark is passionate about producing energy for America and the world.  Growing up in western Colorado, he was raised in an entrepreneurial natural gas production company, Argali Exploration.  The exposure to industry and business throughout his upbringing drove him to earn a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Energy and the Environment at the University of Colorado in Boulder.  He went on to work in a myriad of engineering and project management roles at Encana, Anadarko, Sundance Energy, and OneEnergy Partners.  He currently serves as Director of Engineering Innovation at the newly formed Franklin Mountain Energy where he’s helping to build a “Best in Class” Delaware Basin focused operator.  Mark is a licensed Professional Engineer (Petroleum) in Colorado, and he actively volunteers for the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ Denver chapter.  When he’s not brainstorming about how to power pumping units with solar panels, Mark enjoys playing piano, snowboarding and climbing mountains of all sizes, most forms of fitness, beer of all flavors, and traveling the world.

Whitney is a founding member and Managing Partner of Iridium Consulting Company. Whitney has worked with organizational leaders across industries in identifying new techniques to improve business processes, to manage human capital resources, and to revamp marketing & sales strategies. Before establishing Iridium Consulting Company, Whitney led technical recruiting initiatives, human capital strategies, and marketing projects for clients at two previous award-winning firms. In addition, she has held multiple leadership roles in marketing and communications, which allows her to implement new technologies and strategies to serve her clients’ dynamic needs. Whitney graduated magna cum laude from the University of Denver with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Outside of the office, Whitney can be found fly fishing, camping, hiking, and traveling.

Jacob is currently a staff professional at Rule Engineering, an environmental consultant that assists heavy industrial clients with complex, technical, environmental compliance issues. Jacob holds a B.S. in Geological Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, and is a Boettcher Scholar. He is seeking accreditation as a Licensed Professional Geologist and Professional Engineer, and is currently an E.I. and G.I.T. Jacob has a strong interest and enthusiasm for energy, geology, and sustainable community development. In his spare time he volunteers for the Denver YPE chapter and the Denver Professional Chapter of Engineers Without Borders. When he is not working or volunteering, you can find Jacob mountain biking, high-lining, rafting, and skiing in the beautiful American West.