Frances MacDonald

Frances MacDonald is an experienced regulatory professional with a strong background in navigating state and federal regulations within the energy sector. Currently serving as the Regulatory Manager at Anschutz Exploration Corporation since December 2017, Frances leads company-wide permitting efforts and manages drillable inventory for a five-rig program, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Prior roles include Regulatory Specialist at Anschutz Exploration, where Frances focused on APD submissions and compliance documentation, and Regulatory Analyst at Wold Energy Partners, LLC, where Frances managed environmental due diligence for acquisitions. Frances began the career as an Environmental Technician and Lease Technician at Fidelity Exploration and Production Company, contributing to regulatory compliance and digitizing lease management processes. Frances holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Colorado Boulder.