Ben Wingard

Ben Wingard is an experienced professional in the oil and gas industry currently serving as the VP of Business Development at East Management Services, LP since March 2013. In this role, Ben collaborates with the company owner to evaluate existing operations and explore new opportunities, notably leading the successful IPO of East Resources Acquisition Company in 2020. Prior to this, Ben held key positions at companies such as Shell, where responsibilities included developing business plans and assessing project value, and Chevron, where Ben oversaw drill site operations and optimized engineering projects. Ben is currently pursuing an MBA at Rice Business with an expected graduation in 2025 and holds a B.S. in Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering from Penn State University.