Kate Hartig

Kate Hartig currently serves as the Permian Geoscience Manager at SM Energy Company, a position held since February 2019. Prior experience includes roles such as Permian Asset Manager and Exploration Geologist at QEP Resources, where significant contributions included leading a cross-discipline team to develop the Tank-Style Development strategy that enhanced efficiency and production outcomes. Additional experience spans various geological roles at Energy Exploration Partners and Pioneer Natural Resources, focusing on the Midland Basin and other regions, with a strong emphasis on resource evaluation, stratigraphic framework development, and project management. Kate Hartig holds a Master's degree in Geology from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor's degree in Geology and Environmental Science from Central Michigan University.