| Malone Mitchell 3rd Position: Chairman From 1985-2006, Malone built Riata Energy into one of the largest privately-held energy companies in the United States. In 2006, he sold controlling stake in Riata Energy. Later, Riata Energy was renamed SandRidge Energy (NYSE:SD). Near the time of sale, SandRidge Energy had 1 Tcf in proved reserves, 300 miles of gas gathering pipeline, greater than 34,000 horsepower of gas compression, and owned or operated 43 drilling rigs. Shortly after stepping down from SandRidge, Malone founded Mitchell Group, a privately-owned oil & gas exploration and production company. Mitchell Group includes Riata Management and Longfellow Energy. Prior to his involvement with Riata Energy and Mitchell Group, Malone worked in the oil field services industry and was employed with his family's ranching and aviation businesses. Malone manages TransAtlantic's daily operations and spends a considerable portion of his time in country (Turkey, Morocco, and Romania). Malone graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree. | |
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