Vitesse Energy, LLC, a subsidiary of Leucadia National Corporation
(NYSE: LUK), announced that Blake McKenna has joined the Company as
Senior Engineer to help further develop its growing portfolio of
non-operated oil and gas properties.
Mr. McKenna comes from EOG Resources where over the last eight years he
worked on all aspects of operations for multiple EOG U.S. divisions.
Most recently he served as a Senior Production Engineer overseeing
production, planning and budgeting for EOG in the Williston Basin. Mr.
McKenna holds a BS in Petroleum Engineering from the Colorado School of
Mines.
“I look forward to this new opportunity at Vitesse to expand my
knowledge and business skills, and to use the skills I’ve learned
working for EOG Resources to add value to Vitesse’s already impressive
portfolio of oil and gas properties,” commented Mr. McKenna.
Bob Gerrity, CEO, stated: “With Vitesse continuing to expand during
constrained oil prices, now is the opportune time to not only acquire
top-tier assets but also attract and retain top-tier employee talent.
Blake’s business, engineering, and advanced technology acumen makes him
an ideal addition to the Vitesse family. We are excited to have him
onboard.”
About Vitesse Energy, LLC
Vitesse Energy, LLC is focused on the acquisition and development of
non-operated oil and gas assets in the Bakken and Three Forks play in
the Williston Basin. For more information, please visit the Company’s
website at www.vitesseoil.com.
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