YPE Dallas
YPE Dallas Leadership
Relationships are critical in the energy industry. YPE Dallas strives to foster strong, life-long networks by bringing together the next generation of energy leaders. We host a variety of events throughout the year—including our annual golf tournament, networking happy hours, and industry-focused panels—allowing members to unwind while building important professional connections and making meaningful community contributions.
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Ingrid Rechner
President
Ingrid Rechner works as an Account Manager for Producers Midstream, a natural gas midstream based in Dallas, Texas. She joined the company in 2019 as a Business Development Analyst. Ingrid graduated from the University of North Texas in 2018 with a BBA in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management.
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Nick Crain
Vice President & Golf Tournament Committee
Nick leads a team of Principal Consultants at Enverus, an energy analytics and technology firm. Prior to joining Enverus, Nick spent time in the industry working in the upstream and midstream space. Nick graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2017 with a dual degree in Petroleum Geology and Business Management.
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Heather Agnew
Secretary
Heather is a Senior Associate RedOaks Energy Advisors, joining the company in January 2020. She earned a BBA in Finance with Distinction along with minors in Accounting and Spanish at the University of Oklahoma. During her senior campaign, Heather was the sole receiver of the Outstanding Senior in Finance award from the Price College of Business. Prior to joining RedOaks full time, Heather completed an internship with RedOaks in Dallas as well as a corporate finance internship with Circle 9 Resources / Bison Energy Services in Oklahoma City.
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Hillary Balares
Finance Director
Hillary is an Audit Partner at Weaver, with experience serving both private and public upstream and midstream companies. She is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Texas and holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University.
hillary.balares@weaver.com
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Beau Barker
Fundraising Director
Beau is an Asset Manager at Mojo Minerals, a private investment firm based in Dallas, TX. In 2022, Beau graduated with his BBA in Finance from SMU's Cox School of Business with a minor in Sports Management while being a scholarship athlete on the Football team. In 2023, Beau returned to SMU graduating with his Master's in Finance from Cox Schol of Business.
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Caden Carlson
Golf Director
Caden is an analyst at RedOaks Energy Advisors. Prior to joining RedOaks Caden received his undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma where he earned a BBA in Finance and Accounting from the Price College of Business. Following his time at Oklahoma, he completed his Masters in Finance with a specialization in Energy Finance from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University.
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Jon Stockton
Golf Director
Jon is an Engineer at IOG Resources, a Dallas-based non-operated oil and gas investment firm. He joined IOG in 2023 after starting his career with Diversified Energy in West Virginia and Fort Worth. Jon earned a BS in Petroleum Engineering from Mississippi State University.
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Jimmy Koch
Communications Director
Jimmy is a Senior Manager in Audit & Assurance at Deloitte & Touche with nearly a decade of experience. He has served a diverse energy client base across upstream and midstream oil and gas, renewables, and power & utilities. He earned a Bachelor of Business degree from the University of Dallas and a Master of Professional Accountancy degree from The University of Texas at Austin. Jimmy is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in the state of Texas.
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Jared Greco
Philanthropy Director
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Kaleb Evans
Events Director
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Roman Clarkson
Advisor
Roman Clarkson is a Reservoir Engineer at Petro-Hunt, LLC and an MBA student at Carnegie Mellon (Tepper). He earned his Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas Tech University in 2022. Roman holds multiple leadership positions, including Treasurer for SPE Dallas, Program Committee Member for the Permian Basin Energy Conference, and Development Committee Member for the Dallas Petroleum Club, while also volunteering with the SPCA of Texas.
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Bill Vertin
Advisor
Bill works as an Energy Banker at CrossFirst Bank where his responsibilities include facilitating debt transactions for both E&P and Midstream oil and gas companies. He joined the company in February of 2021. Prior to joining CrossFirst, Bill spent three years in the energy group at LegacyTexas Bank and four years as a Landman at XTO Energy. Bill graduated with a B.B.A. in Finance and Energy Management from the University of Oklahoma in 2013 and an M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University in 2017.
