James Franks

James Franks, MBA, currently serves as an Entrepreneur In Residence at Hunt Energy and as the Owner/ Area Developer for YogaSix. With extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, Franks held various director-level positions at Pioneer Natural Resources Company, leading initiatives in corporate innovation and drilling operations. Prior roles include consulting on energy strategy as an Operations and Innovation Consultant, and engineering positions at Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, BP, and Schlumberger. Academic qualifications include an MBA from the University of Kentucky and dual bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.