Mack Blackford

Mack Blackford is an accomplished Senior Project Manager in the Alternative Energy Solutions business unit at ONEOK, focusing on opportunities related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) initiatives. With extensive experience in the energy sector, Mack also serves as Managing Partner at Dark Horse Exploration, LLC, and previously held senior project management positions at Magellan Midstream Partners and a VP Exploration role at Olifant Energy, where analytical and operational expertise in geologic exploration were applied. Mack's career includes significant roles as Exploration Manager at Panther Energy, and previous geologist positions at Nemaha Oil & Gas, Cimarex Energy, QEP Resources, Rockford Energy Partners II, and Nadel and Gussman. Education includes a Master's degree and a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Oklahoma State University.