J.c. Morrell

J.C. (Juan Carlos) Morrell is an accomplished professional in the energy sector with extensive experience in business development, reservoir engineering, and asset management. Currently serving in a business development role at Ascent Resources since April 2019, Morrell specializes in M&A, asset evaluations, resource development, and capital allocation strategies. Previous positions include managing asset development and reservoir engineering at Laredo Petroleum, where leadership of multidisciplinary teams and project forecasting were key responsibilities. Morrell has also held significant roles at Devon Energy, BHP Billiton Petroleum, and ExxonMobil, focusing on reservoir team management, project evaluation, and strategic planning across various oil and gas assets. Educational qualifications include an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Oklahoma, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Simón Bolívar.