W.R. “Witt” Stephens, Jr.
Chairman
Since 2000, Mr. Stephens has overseen the combined Stephens family’s energy and natural resource investment activities. Since its organization, he has supported the management team of Stephens Energy. He previously served as assistant to Witt Stephens, Sr., assistant to Jackson T. Stephens, vice chairman of SF Holding Corp., as a member of the Executive Committee, […]
John D. Ford, III
CEO
Mr. Ford is CEO of Stephens Energy, LLC. He previously served as Regional Vice President for Newfield Exploration’s STACK assets in Oklahoma, Vice President of Anadarko Petroleum’s Permian Basin assets and General Manager of Anadarko’s Denver-Julesburg Basin assets. Mr. Ford has more than 36 years of experience in the oil and natural gas industry, beginning […]
Sam J. Hall
President
Mr. Hall is President of Stephens Energy having previously served in positions of increasing responsibility including Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Engineering, Engineering Manager, and Production/Operations Engineer. He started his oil and gas career with Schlumberger in 2006.
William L. Dawkins, Jr.
Counsel
Mr. Dawkins is Counsel for Stephens Energy, LLC. He has served in various legal and land capacities for several of the Stephens family companies since 1998.
Michael J. Callan
Senior Vice President – Governmental Affairs
Mr. Callan is the Senior Vice President – Governmental Affairs for Stephens Energy. He brings his expertise in regulatory matters, gas marketing and distribution from his thirty years with Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corporation where he served as General Counsel and President.
Jim R. Dewbre
Sr. Vice President – Land & Business Development
Jim R. Dewbre obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration in Petroleum Land Management from The University of Oklahoma and a Master of Business Administration from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. Mr. Dewbre is the Sr. Vice President – Land & Business Development for Stephens Williston, LLC d/b/a SEG Williston, LLC. Prior to joining Stephens […]
Jarrid Franke
Vice President - Engineering
Mr. Franke is Vice President – Engineering for Stephens Energy. He previously served as Asset Manager for Newfield Exploration’s Bakken assets in North Dakota and Asset lead of Newfield Exploration’s STACK assets in Oklahoma. Mr Franke’s background includes acquisition and divestment, asset management, reserves management and production operations. He started his career in 2008 with […]
James E. Zeller
Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Zeller is Secretary/Treasurer of Stephens Energy. He began his career with the Stephens family in 2009 as a Tax Accounting Manager. Prior to joining Stephens Production Company, Mr. Zeller practiced public accounting at Touche Ross & Co. and Zeller & Zeller CPA’s for 24 years. Mr. Zeller is a Certified Public Accountant and a […]
Derek Fulton
Assistant Secretary/Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Fulton is Assistant Secretary/Assistant Treasurer of Stephens Energy. Prior to joining Stephens in 2023, Mr. Fulton held various Accounting and Finance roles of increasing responsibility in both private and public organizations within the oil and gas industry, including Newfield Exploration. He began his career in 2008 in the Assurance practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP and […]
Dustin Ford
Business Development Manager
Mr. Ford is a Business Development Manager for Stephens Energy. He previously served as an A&D Lead for East Shore Investments, Corporate Development Engineer, A&D Engineer and as a Reservoir Engineer while at Newfield Exploration. He has over 13 years of experience in the oil and natural gas industry, beginning his career in 2008 with […]
David Williamson
Geosciences Manager
Mr. Williamson is a Geosciences Manager for Stephens Energy. He previously served as Senior Geologist Anadarko Basin Reservoir Characterization for Ovintiv. He has 20 years of industry experience and has held positions of increasing responsibility as both a geologist and geophysicist.
Tony Ray
Production Manager
Mr. Ray is Production Manager for Stephens Energy. He brings 28 years of experience to the role, starting his career with Stephens Production Company in 1992. He has served in positions of increasing responsibility, including roustabout, pipeline, pumping wells, meter technician, measurement/automation foreman, and production foreman.