John Walker

Founder at

EnerVest Ltd

80 year

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John B. Walker was the founder of EnerVest Ltd, serving as Chief Executive Officer since its founding in 1992 until 2020.
Current jobs include Director at The Energy Education Foundation, Director at Foundation for Energy Education, Director at PetroLogistics LLC, Director at Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association, Director at Houston Producers Forum, Director at Texas Tech University System since 2012, Member at All-American Wildcatters Association, Member at Natural Gas Council, Principal at EnerVest Operating LLC, and Member at The National Petroleum Council.
Former jobs include Chief Executive Officer at Walker Energy Partners, Chairman at Sam Houston Area Council, Executive Chairman at EV Energy Partners LP from 2012 to 2018, Executive Chairman at Harvest Oil & Gas Corp., Executive Chairman at EV Management LLC from 2012 to 2018, Chairman-Stewards Board at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, Chairman at Independent Petroleum Association of America from 2003 to 2005, Director at Belden & Blake LLC from 2005 to 2007, Director at Offshore Rig Museum, Inc., Director at The Petroleum Club of Houston, Director at Royalty Owners Association, Independent Director at Petrologistics GP LLC from 2013 to 2014, Director at PetroLogistics LP from 2012 to 2014, Director at Greater Houston Community Foundation, Board of Director at Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., and President & Chief Operating Officer at Torch Energy Advisors, Inc. Education includes an undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University conferred in 2001 and a graduate degree from New York University.

John Walker active positions

Companies	Position	Start
The National Petroleum Council The National Petroleum Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates national petroleum council	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Houston Producers Forum Houston Producers Forum The Houston Producers Forum is a company based in Houston, TX.	Director/Board Member	-
Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) is a non-profit advocacy organization representing nearly 3,000 independent oil and natural gas producers, royalty owners, and related service companies. The private company is based in Austin, TX. TIPRO’s mission centers on preserving and promoting the interests of independents in exploration and production through legislative advocacy, regulatory monitoring, and public education. The association offers member benefits such as networking opportunities, educational programs, industry intelligence, and regular communications including newsletters and magazines. TIPRO hosts industry events like conventions, conferences, and luncheons, and collaborates with other organizations to educate the public and officials on oil and natural gas operations. The TIPRO Young Leaders in Energy Student Program supports students pursuing energy-related disciplines with membership, event access, career resources, and legislative insights. TIPRO produces reports analyzing policy, economic trends, workforce development, and technological innovations affecting the oil and gas sector, and advocates for science-based energy policies addressing issues such as hydraulic fracturing regulation, water infrastructure, orphan wells, and severance tax reinvestment. The company's website provides live commodity prices and links to regulatory and environmental agencies.	Director/Board Member	-
Natural Gas Council	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
EnerVest Ltd EnerVest Ltd Investment ManagersFinance EnerVest invests in companies located in North America. The firm focus on oil and natural gas sectors. It participates in buyout stage capital transactions.	Founder	01/01/1992
All-American Wildcatters Association	Corporate Officer/Principal	18/10/2011
The Energy Education Foundation The Energy Education Foundation Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an online portal which promotes energy education and conservation services	Director/Board Member	18/10/2011
Texas Tech University System Texas Tech University System General GovernmentGovernment Engages in administration and advancing of higher education, health care, research and community engagement	Director/Board Member	-
PetroLogistics LLC PetroLogistics LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Provides oil distribution and storage services	Director/Board Member	-
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Belden & Blake LLC Belden & Blake LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores oil and natural gas properties	Energy Minerals
EV Energy Partners LP EV Energy Partners LP Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Acquires and develops oil and gas properties	Energy Minerals
PetroLogistics LP PetroLogistics LP Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Engages in the production and sale of propylene and related by-products	Process Industries
Petrologistics GP LLC Petrologistics GP LLC Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures chemicals products	Process Industries
Torch Energy Advisors, Inc. Torch Energy Advisors, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides administrative services	Commercial Services
Texas Tech University Texas Tech University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
New York University New York University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
PetroLogistics LLC PetroLogistics LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Provides oil distribution and storage services	Distribution Services
The National Petroleum Council The National Petroleum Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates national petroleum council	Commercial Services
Greater Houston Community Foundation Greater Houston Community Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides community improvement services	Commercial Services
Independent Petroleum Association of America Independent Petroleum Association of America Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures oil and natural gas	Process Industries
Houston Producers Forum Houston Producers Forum The Houston Producers Forum is a company based in Houston, TX.
Offshore Energy Center Offshore Energy Center Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museums and educational centers	Consumer Services
Natural Gas Council
Sam Houston Area Council Sam Houston Area Council Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides scouting programs for boys and young adults	Health Services
Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) is a non-profit advocacy organization representing nearly 3,000 independent oil and natural gas producers, royalty owners, and related service companies. The private company is based in Austin, TX. TIPRO’s mission centers on preserving and promoting the interests of independents in exploration and production through legislative advocacy, regulatory monitoring, and public education. The association offers member benefits such as networking opportunities, educational programs, industry intelligence, and regular communications including newsletters and magazines. TIPRO hosts industry events like conventions, conferences, and luncheons, and collaborates with other organizations to educate the public and officials on oil and natural gas operations. The TIPRO Young Leaders in Energy Student Program supports students pursuing energy-related disciplines with membership, event access, career resources, and legislative insights. TIPRO produces reports analyzing policy, economic trends, workforce development, and technological innovations affecting the oil and gas sector, and advocates for science-based energy policies addressing issues such as hydraulic fracturing regulation, water infrastructure, orphan wells, and severance tax reinvestment. The company's website provides live commodity prices and links to regulatory and environmental agencies.	Commercial Services
All-American Wildcatters Association
Walker Energy Partners Walker Energy Partners Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Engages in exploration and production of oil	Energy Minerals
The Petroleum Club of Houston The Petroleum Club of Houston Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides wedding venue, social and cultural event services	Finance
EV Management LLC EV Management LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Develops and explores oil and gas	Energy Minerals
The Energy Education Foundation The Energy Education Foundation Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an online portal which promotes energy education and conservation services	Technology Services
Texas Tech University System Texas Tech University System General GovernmentGovernment Engages in administration and advancing of higher education, health care, research and community engagement	Government
EnerVest Operating LLC EnerVest Operating LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Owns, leases and operates oil & natural gas company	Energy Minerals
Chapelwood United Methodist Church Chapelwood United Methodist Church Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a church	Commercial Services
Royalty Owners Association
EnerVest Ltd EnerVest Ltd Investment ManagersFinance EnerVest invests in companies located in North America. The firm focus on oil and natural gas sectors. It participates in buyout stage capital transactions.	Finance
Foundation for Energy Education Foundation for Energy Education The Foundation for Energy Education is a company based in Houston, TX.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp. Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Engages in oil and gas exploration and production business	Energy Minerals
Harvest Oil & Gas Corp. Harvest Oil & Gas Corp. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Specializes in oil and gas exploration activities	Energy Minerals