Sheldon Burleson

Sheldon Burleson is an accomplished executive in the oil and gas industry, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Rockcliff Energy since May 2024 and an Advisory Board Member at Thomas Oilfield Services. With a robust background that includes holding the position of Chief Operating Officer at Ensign Natural Resources and several vice presidential roles at Chesapeake Energy, where leadership spanned various business units and significant financial responsibilities, Burleson has demonstrated strong capabilities in operational leadership, technical management, and strategic planning. Previous experience encompasses work at large organizations such as ExxonMobil Production Germany and Samson, coupled with a solid educational foundation including an MBA from Tulane University and a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Texas Tech University.