NGSPB – Natural Gas Society of the Permian Basin

NGSPB - Scholarship Golf Tournament
2018-05-08 07:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
NGSPB would like to announce that the NGSPB scholarship golf tournament is sold out. Thank you to our sponsors and attendants who made this possible. The shotgun-start and four-man scramble tournament begins at 8:30 AM. Lunch and prizes will be awarded immediately following play.
Please complete the registration form by Friday May 3, 2018. Payment can be made at the door. Please address all questions and inquiries to Matt Schoolcraft at mschoolcraft@westtexasgas.com and cc info@ngspb.com.
Registration begins at 7:30 AM and the entry fee per player is $150.

NGSPB - April Luncheon
2018-04-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Midland Petroleum Club, 501 W Wall St, Midland, TX, 79701, United States
NGSPB hosts two special guest speakers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Midland FBI resident agency covers national security issues, public corruption, violent crimes against children, violent gangs and crimes, drug trafficking (in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration) and financial crimes. The agents will give insight on what makes the Permian Basin unique in regards to fighting crime. We hope you will be able to join us!
Date: Tuesday, April 17th
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Midland Petroleum Club
Speaker: FBI
Cost: $35 members and $40 for guests (credit cards and cash accepted)
RSVP to info@ngspb.com or through the website.

NGSPB - March Luncheon
2018-03-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Midland Petroleum Club, 501 W Wall St, Midland, TX, 79701, United States
NGSPB hosts special guest speaker Jason Stockstill, Marketing Manager for Dawson Geophysical and General Manager for EagleEye Geospatial. Jason will talk about geospatial intelligence and how the use of UAV technology improves efficiency across the oil and gas industry. We hope you will be able to join us!
Date: Tuesday, March 20th
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Midland Petroleum Club
Speaker: Jason Stockstill
Cost: $35 members and $40 for guests (credit cards and cash accepted)
RSVP to info@ngspb.com or through the website.
Bio – Jason Stockstill
Jason Stockstill is the current Marketing Manager for Dawson Geophysical and serves as the General Manager for EagleEye Geospatial, a UAV focused subsidiary company to Dawson Geophysical. Jason is originally from Weatherford, Texas and attended Texas Tech University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 2000 and a Master of Science degree in 2002. With a strong management background, Jason has found himself in various roles of leadership within Dawson, along with his current appointment within EagleEye, in an effort to grow the value and business opportunities that both seismic data and geospatial intelligence can provide to the Oil and Gas industry.
Jason currently serves as President of the Permian Basin Geophysical Society. He also serves as a board member for the Northern Little League Association, a school board member at Midland Christian School, a deacon at his church, and is heavily involved in the coaching of youth sports. He is married to his wife, Holli, and has two sons aged 10 and 5. He is a member of the SEG, AAPG and several additional professional societies. Jason enjoys sports, hunting, spending time with his family, and Texas Tech athletics.

NGSPB – FEBRUARY LUNCHEON
2018-02-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Midland Petroleum Club, 501 W Wall St, Midland, TX, 79701, United States
NGSPB hosts special guest speaker Rhett Bennett, sole founder and CEO of Black Mountain Oil & Gas and Black Mountain Sand. Rhett will talk about Black Mountain Oil and Gas and Black Mountain’s Permian Basin sand operation. We hope you will be able to join us!
Date: Tuesday, February 13th
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Midland Petroleum Club
Speaker: Rhett Bennett
Cost: $35 members and $40 for guests (credit cards and cash accepted)
RSVP to info@ngspb.com or through the website.
Bio – Rhett Bennett
Rhett Bennett serves as Founder and CEO. Rhett began his career in oil and gas in December 2004, starting as the Acquisitions Manager of Cascade Energy LP in Dallas, Texas. In early 2007, he founded Black Mountain Royalty LP and Black Mountain Exploration LP. In 2011, Mr. Bennett founded Black Mountain Land Company LLC and Black Mountain SWD LP, to create value as an early mover in the real estate and service sectors of the oil and gas industry in emerging resource plays.
Rhett Bennett earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Georgia in 2003, and completed the Energy Executive Management Program at the University of Oklahoma Michael F. Price College of Business in 2012.
Mr. Bennett is a member of many industry organizations, including the Independent Petroleum Association of America, the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association, the National Association of Royalty Owners, the Fort Worth Petroleum Club, the American Association of Professional Landmen, and Young Professionals in Energy. Mr. Bennett is also active in local and national philanthropic and non-profit organizations, including Meals on Wheels, Shriners Hospitals for Children, and Boy Scouts of America.

NGSPB - January Luncheon
2018-01-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Midland Petroleum Club, 501 W Wall St, Midland, TX, 79701, United States
NGSPB hosts special guest speaker Patrick Walker, Co-founder of 1804 Operating and CEO of Goodnight Midstream. Patrick will talk about the evolution of water in the midstream space and how important it is for Permian operators. We hope you will be able to join us!
Date: Tuesday, January 9th
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Midland Petroleum Club
Speaker: Patrick Walker
Cost: $35 members and $40 for guests (credit cards and cash accepted)
RSVP to info@ngspb.com or through the website.
Bio – Patrick Walker
Patrick is the CEO of Goodnight Midstream and Co-founder of 1804 Operating. Previously co-founder of RKM Energy Partners, a small energy-focused private equity firm with interests in Texas, California, and Alberta, Canada. Patrick also serves as an executive of Eagle Exploration, a family-owned independent operator in the Texas Panhandle. Patrick holds a BA from the University of Texas and an MBA from Stanford University.

NGSPB - Christmas Party
2017-12-11 18:00 - 23:00 | Midland Petroleum Club, 501 W Wall St, Midland, TX, 79701, United States
Please join NGSPB for our annual Christmas Party on Monday, December 11th at 6:00 pm. Admission includes dinner, two beverage tickets, casino style gaming, raffle items and rock’n Christmas music.
Date: Monday, December 11th
Time: 6:00pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Midland Petroleum Club
Cost: $60 for members and $60 for guests (credit cards and cash accepted)
RSVP to info@ngspb.com or through the website.
Tickets are $60 per person, and all are welcome to attend, i.e. members are encouraged to invite guests. The dress code for the evening is Christmas Casual, or other festive Christmas attire. If your Elf outfit is at the cleaners, business casual will suffice. We are looking for sponsors for our event. Every sponsor will have their logo prominently displayed at the event and mentioned throughout the evening. Please see below for our numerous sponsorship opportunities.
Sponsorship Type Amount
Santa Clause – High Roller $1500
Includes a bonus of 100% more chips than every other player will receive (for 2 people) and will feature a banner with your company logo behind the casino games.
Dinner Table(s) $250
Company Logo prominently displayed on the table(s)
Mistle Toe $100
Company name listed on sign at the entrance of the party and mentioned throughout the evening
In-Kind Raffle items – Please donate items for our raffle!
Company name mentioned during the raffle for the item, and listed on the sign at the entrance.

NGSPB - November Luncheon
2017-11-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Midland Petroleum Club, 501 W Wall St, Midland, TX, 79701, United States
NGSPB hosts special guest speaker Dr. Jim Duncan, Chief Data Strategist and Director of Commodity Market Research for ConocoPhillips. Dr. Duncan will talk about the ever-changing commodity price markets. We hope you will be able to join us!
Date: Tuesday, November 14th
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Midland Petroleum Club
Speaker: Dr. Jim Duncan
Cost: $35 members and $40 for guests (credit cards and cash accepted)
RSVP to info@ngspb.com or through the website.
Bio – Dr. Duncan
Dr. Jim Duncan is the Chief Data Strategist and Director of Commodity Market Research for ConocoPhillips. Ever-changing global market dynamics require a dynamic mix of mathematical modelling, fundamental and technical analysis, a fully developed network of global intelligence, and an experienced team at ConocoPhillips to monitor financial markets and highlight successful economic strategies ahead of market shifts to assist ConocoPhillips and its customers with optimizing their risk positions. Using a unique blend of quantitative, experience and observational skill, his team continually evaluates all facets of the market to optimize asset values and manage risk.
Dr. Duncan is a member of the International Association of Energy Economists and a member of the Advisory Board at Tulane University’s School of Business, a member of the Board at the University of Houston’s School of Business, as well as member of the Advisory Board to the Schools of Business & Meteorology at the University of Pennsylvania. He is on the Advisory Board of the International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI), in Columbia University’s Earth Institute. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Physical Inorganic Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.

NGSPB - October Luncheon
2017-10-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Midland Petroleum Club, 501 W Wall St, Midland, TX, 79701, United States
NGSPB hosts special guest speaker State Representative Landgraf, District 81. Rep. Landgraf will talk about the impacts of the legislature on the oil and gas industry. We hope you will be able to join us!
Date: Tuesday, October 10th
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Midland Petroleum Club
Speaker: State Representative Brooks Landgraf
Cost: $35 members and $40 for guests (credit cards and cash accepted)
RSVP to info@ngspb.com or through the website.

Bio – State Representative Landgraf
State Representative Brooks Landgraf is a native son of Odessa, TX. Landgraf’s family has been ranching in West Texas for five generations, and Brooks helps manage the family’s cow-calf operation and mineral interests. Landgraf is also an experienced business lawyer who has worked in the oil and gas and health care industries. Rep. Landgraf has served the people of Andrews, Ector, Ward, and Winkler counties in the Texas House of Representatives since 2015. He has been recognized by multiple conservative groups for his efforts in the Texas Legislature to promote life, defend Texans’ constitutional rights, cut taxes, secure the border, and fight federal overreach.

NGSPB Luncheon - September
2017-09-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Midland Petroleum Club, 501 W Wall St, Midland, TX, 79701, United States
A round table discussion features a panel of guest speakers from private companies and how they maneuver in the crowded, competitive landscape of the energy industry. Our panel speakers will be Travis Urbanovsky, President at K&R Operating, Gideon Powell, Director of Acquisitions at Cholla Petroleum, and Doug Coleman, Vice President of New Ventures at Prism Midstream.
Date: Tuesday, September 12th
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Midland Petroleum Club
Speakers: Travis Urbanovsky, Gideon Powell and Doug Coleman.
Cost: $35 for members and $40 for guests (credit cards and cash accepted)
RSVP to by September 8th at info@ngspb.com or through the website.
Bio – Travis Urbanovsky
Travis Urbanovsky is a Cuero, TX native and two time graduate of Texas Tech, where he earned a Bachelor’s in Economics and a Masters of Business Administration. He is currently the President of K&R Operating LLC and resides in Uvalde, TX with his family. He is the loving husband to his wife Mandell, proud father to his son Ace, and he is expecting another addition to their family Oct 24th, 2016. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, sports, and classic cars.
Bio – Gideon Powell
Gideon Powell joined Cholla Petroleum full time in August 2011 as the Director of Acquisitions and New Ventures. Working with the in-house geological team, Gideon is responsible for the sourcing, evaluating, and generating of prospects and acquisition opportunities. He graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Finance and is currently on the Board of the North Texas Oil and Gas Association.
Bio – Doug Coleman
Mr. Coleman has 21 years of energy industry experience. Prior to joining Prism Midstream, he was Manager of Infrastructure at Midstates Petroleum (NYSE: MPO) and Vice President at Marlin Midstream where he led the engineering, construction, and operation of four processing plants and associated gathering systems. Mr. Coleman has also held various engineering, business development, finance, and operations positions with Sid Richardson Gasoline Company and Union Pacific Resources. Mr. Coleman holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Rice and an MBA from Southern Methodist University.

NGSPB Annual Golf Tournament
2017-05-17 07:30 - 14:00 | Ranchland Hills Golf Club, 1600 E Wadley Ave, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
Join the NGSPB for our annual golf tournament to raise scholarship funds benefiting Permian Basin high school graduates. The shotgun-start and four-man scramble tournament begins at 8:30 AM. Lunch and prizes will be awarded immediately following play.
Please complete the registration form by Friday May 12, 2017. Payment can be made through the online portal below or at the door.
Registration begins at 7:30 AM and the entry fee per player is $150. Be sure to check out the available sponsorship opportunities listed below.

Sponsorship Type
Amount

Lunch Sponsor
$1,200

Cart Sponsor
$750

Putting Contest
$500

Longest Drive
$250

Closest to the Pin Sponsor
$250

Hole Sponsor
$200

NGSPB - April Luncheon
2017-04-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Midland Petroleum Club, 501 W Wall St, Midland, TX, 79701, United States
NGSPB hosts Michael Henson, Vice President at Natural Gas Partners, to talk about evaluating the Permian M&A market. We hope you will be able to join us!
Date: Tuesday, April 18th
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Midland Petroleum Club
Speaker: Michael Henson
Cost: $35 members and $40 for guests (credit cards and cash accepted)
RSVP to Yolanda DeLao by April 14th at info@ngspb.com or through the website.
Bio – Michael Henson
Mr. Henson joined Natural Gas Partners (NGP) in 2015 and serves as Vice President. He concentrates on NGP’s efforts in sourcing investments, transaction analysis, and execution as well as the monitoring of active portfolios.
Prior to joining NGP, Mr. Henson was an Associate with Lime Rock Partners, where he focused on growth equity investments in the oil and gas industry. Previously, he was an Analyst in the investment banking division of Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.
Mr. Henson received a BBA and MPA in Accounting, summa cum laude, in 2010 from The University of Texas at Austin. He received an MBA in 2016 from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where he graduated with honors.

NGSPB - March Luncheon
2017-03-07 11:30 - 13:00 | Midland Petroleum Club, 501 W Wall St, Midland, TX, 79701, United States
Guest speakers Jerry Morales, Mayor of Midland, and Mike Marshall, West Texas Regional President at Prosperity Bank, discuss the implications of the B4 Tax on communities at our March luncheon.
Date: Tuesday, March 7th
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Midland Petroleum Club
Speaker: Mayor Jerry Morales and Mike Marshall
Cost: $35 members and $40 for guests (credit cards and cash accepted)
RSVP to Yolanda DeLao by March 3rd at info@ngspb.com or online through the website.
Bio – Mayor Jerry Morales

Jerry Morales was first sworn in as an at-large council member on August 5, 2008, filling an unexpired term. He then became mayor on January 13, 2014. Mr. Morales is a native Midlander who owns and operates Gerardo’s Casita and Gerardo’s Bistro Restaurants. He currently serves as VP of Hospice of Midland, St. Ann’s School Board, and is the president-elect of the Texas Restaurant Association. He serves on the Board of Governors for the Permian Basin Area Foundation and the advisory board for Prosperity Bank. Mr. Morales has also served on the Midland Development Corporation as President of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President of the Permian Basin Restaurant Association, the Midland Chamber of Commerce, and various advisory boards and commissions.
Bio – Mike Marshall
Mike began his banking career over 26 years ago right here in the Permian Basin. Currently, Mike is the West Texas Area President for Prosperity Bank and managers 35 of their banks throughout West Texas. Mike also serves as the Chairman of the bank’s Energy Loan Committee and oversees all of the bank’s credit approval to the oil and gas industry. Mike was born and raised in Lubbock, Texas where he received is undergraduate and MBA from Texas Tech University.
