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Chad is a Sr. Logistics Analyst for Devon Energy in their Supply Chain department. He currently supports all of Devon’s operational areas’ in New Mexico and Texas.  He primarily manages logistics for crude oil hauling, drilling water/flowback water/produced water hauling, and freight (materials) hauling for Drilling, Completions, and Production operations.  Prior to his role in supply chain, he worked with the Marketing and Midstream group focusing on wellhead crude oil sales and transportation.  Chad also has experience with NGL and crude pipeline scheduling operations.

Prior to joining Devon, Chad began his oil & gas career in 2011 as a Field Recruiter for Chesapeake Energy traveling all over the country, while also supporting a variety of sub-groups within the company including: Production Operations, Midstream Operations, Compression and Manufacturing, Drilling, and Oilfield Services.

A lifelong cowboy alumni, Chad received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Oklahoma State University in 2011. Deciding to further his education, Chad chose to get his Master of Science in Energy Management from Oklahoma City University in 2014.  Chad has been a member of YPE since 2013 and joined the leadership team in 2016.

Jared works within the Crude Oil Marketing Department supporting the Permian Basin at Devon Energy.  Previously at Devon Energy, he has held roles within Strategic Planning and Supply Chain.  Prior to Devon Energy, he worked at Access Midstream in the Facilities Engineering group.

Jared also serves on the YP4KIDS committee with The Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools and is a mentor with K-Life Ministries.

Jared graduated with honors from Oklahoma Christian University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.  He also received his MBA with emphasis in international business and finance from Oklahoma Christian University.  He has been a member of YPE since 2015.

Courtney works as the External Relations Coordinator at Gulfport Energy. Previously a Development Manager at Infant Crisis Services, she also has experience working in the private sector with her past employment at Foundation Management and the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma.

Courtney also serves on the Boots and Ball Gowns committee for Infant Crisis Services, Go Red Women’s Luncheon committee member and past Junior League of Oklahoma City member.

Courtney graduated Magna Cum Laude from Oklahoma State University with a B.S. in Design Housing and Merchandising. She also received a minor in Marketing. This will be her first year serving as a member of YPE.

Caleb works as an Account Manager for Reservoir Data Systems. His focus is on providing data acquisition solutions for well completions and reservoir modeling to oil and gas companies in Oklahoma and North Texas. Prior to working at Reservoir Data Systems, Caleb was a territory sales account manager for Toro Downhole tools and a measurement while drilling technician at Nomac Services Directional. Caleb is also a veteran of the Oklahoma Army National Guard and a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. (2011-2012)

Caleb earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Management and Ethics from Mid-America Christian University. He is a member of the AADE, API, and is a committee member for the Oklahoma City chapter of the SPE.

Sam is currently an in-house Landman at Continental Resources, Inc.  His work is primarily focused on acquisitions within Continental’s core Southern Region acreage being the STACK/SCOOP.  Prior to starting at Continental, Sam was an in-house landman in the Dallas/Fort Worth area at Silver Creek Oil & Gas, LLC and got his career started at SandRidge Energy in Oklahoma City.  

Originally from Oklahoma City, Sam received his Bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University, majoring in Economics. He is an active member in the American Association of Professional Landman (AAPL), the Oklahoma City Association of Professional Landman (OCAPL), and has been a Registered Professional Landman (RPL) since 2013.  Sam rejoined YPE-OKC in 2017 after his involvement in YPE-Dallas, and has been a contributing member to YPE-OKC Leadership Team since 2018.

Megan Cova is an Oklahoma native who works as a Corporate Sales Engineer with KLX Energy Services. She focuses on providing completion and production solutions to oil and gas operators located in the Mid-Con region. Prior to KLX she was a field engineer in drilling services and well stimulation working in the US and abroad. She enjoys the diversity of the petroleum industry and learning new technology as the industry moves forward.

Outside of work she volunteers as an English as a Second Language Tutor with Community Literacy Centers in the Oklahoma City area and as a PetroPro as part of OERB’s outreach to teach students about the oil and gas industry.

Megan received a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. She is a new member of YPE and excited to serve on the 2019 YPE Board.

Jacob works as a Sales Leader in the Mid Con at Tenaris. Previously at Tenaris, he has held roles within Industrial Management Control, Continuous Improvement, Cost Planning and Supply Chain Planning.

Jacob graduated from Texas A&M University in 2014 with a B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering, and a minor in Business Administration.