Peter A. Dea

Peter Dea has been chairman of the board since June 30, 2020. Mr. Dea brings more than 38 years of oil and gas exploration and production experience, as well as state and national energy policy involvement to the board. With his broad industry knowledge and public company board participation, Mr. Dea brings a unique perspective and valuable insight to the board on energy, oil and natural gas operations and energy-related policy. His business experience includes serving as executive chairman for Confluence Resources LP, a private oil and gas company, since September 2016 and president & chief executive officer, Cirque Resources LP, a private oil and gas company, since May 2007. He also holds director positions with Liberty Oilfield Services Inc. and Antero Midstream Corporation.

Previously, Mr. Dea was president & chief executive officer and a director with Western Gas Resources, Inc., a public natural gas company, from November 2001 through August 2006. He also served as chief executive officer with Barrett Resources Corporation, a public natural gas company, from 1999 to 2001 and served as chairman from February 2000 through August 2001. Prior to 1993, Mr. Dea held various management and geologic positions with Exxon Company, U.S.A.