Nick Kunze

Nick Kunze is an accomplished professional in the energy sector with extensive experience in operations management. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Operations at Aethon Energy since 2024, Kunze previously held the position of Senior Operations Manager at U.S. Energy Development Corporation in 2023. Prior roles include Senior Vice President Operations and VP Operations at BKV Corporation from 2020 to 2023, and Operations Manager at Hilcorp between 2018 and 2020. Kunze began a career at Chevron, where from 2003 to 2018, a range of roles were undertaken including Technical Team Leader, Strategy & Planning Manager, and various engineering positions. A graduate of Marietta College, Kunze earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering in 2005.