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Our Team

BPC Energy’s team is comprised of industry professionals, geoscientists, and engineers with extensive experience in offshore exploration and production operations in the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico. Our seasoned team includes industry-rich expertise from leading oil and gas companies to examine opportunities in depth.

From Pioneer to Industry Leader

For more than 11 years, BPC Energy has remained one of the largest private oil and gas operators in the United States and has served as a direct energy investment for institutional investors and family offices.

At BPC Energy, our disciplined strategy is enhanced by decades of experience, forming the cornerstone of our legacy in oil and gas investments for over 11 years. Our tested model, reliable assets, and seasoned professionals are the pillars of our success. We set high expectations for results and overlay a strong risk management lens throughout. Over three decades of experience, and a strong performance track record distinguish Merit from the rest.

Meet Our Team

Kenny Lang
Eric Lang

President

Matthew E. Swanson
Matthew E. Swanson

Executive Chairman

Niloh Shah
Niloy Shah

Chief Operating Officer

Gene Walton
Gene Walton

Executive Vice President - Geoscience

Samuel J. Lissner
Samuel J. Lissner

Managing Director

Kathleen P. McSherry
Kathleen P. McSherry

Chief Financial Officer

Yan Quist
Yan Quist

Senior Geophysicist

Bob Klein
Bob Klein

Senior Geologist

Wayne Sutton
Wayne Sutton

Operations Engineering Manager

W. Kent Webb
W. Kent Webb

Engineering Manager

Mark Pearce
Mark Pearce

Reservoir Engineering Manager

Daniel V. Gulino
Daniel V. Gulino

Senior Vice President - Legal

Chad Knips
Chad Knips

Investor Relations Director

Jeff Byrd
Jeff Byrd

Land Manager

Debra Massey
Debra Massey

Technical Assistant & Offshore Scout

Tanner Hutt
Tanner Hutt

Manager of Finance

Fran Garcia
Fran Garcia

Controller - Fund Operations

Susan D. McDonough
Susan D. McDonough

LP Communications & Compliance Associate