NICHOLASSCARR.COM - Key Persons


Derra Howard - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Derra Howard is the Managing Director, Nicholas Carr Oil & Gas International. Ms Howard is responsible for managing all aspects of NCOGI operations in Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand including developing and executing business strategy, driving growth and profitability, providing overall leadership, and managing day-to-day business operations.

Erica Peterson - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Chief Operating Officer at Nicholas Carr Oil & Gas
Erica Peterson was promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Nicholas Carr Oil & Gas, in August 2021. Since joining the Group in 2017, Erica has taken on many roles in the company before her promotion, including Head of Talent. She has been and continues to be vital in driving growth across the business, focusing on developing digital elevation and the company's portfolio. Erica sits within the senior leadership team and is instrumental in guiding the Company's transformational projects.

Nicholas Carr - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • President
  • President of Nicholas Carr Oil
Nicholas Carr is the President of Nicholas Carr Oil. Nicholas began his career in the oil and gas industry in 1976 as a management trainee for Pacific Ocean's Oil & Gas. After joining several years of experience serving as a chief financial officer, He decided to launch his own Oil Rig Firm by partnering with his friend Timothy Borda and has since been a force to reckon with in the industry.

Russell Rider

Job Titles:
  • Executive Partner / General Manager
  • Vice President of Operations for Nicholas Carr Oil & Gas
Russell Rider is Vice President of Operations for Nicholas Carr Oil & Gas. Russell joined Petrofac in December 2019 with 35 years of experience in Drilling Management. He began on special assignment, working closely with divisions to improve the industry. He is an inspirational leader and an expert on building oil rigs and developing team engagement programs. He has worked all throughout Washington, Northern California, and Alaska. Russell received an Associate's degree from Green River College and is a graduate of Portland State University.

Stephanie Heubl - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Chief Financial Officer for Nicholas Carr Oil & Gas
Stephanie Heubl is the Chief Financial Officer for Nicholas Carr Oil & Gas. Stephanie oversees the accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury, audit and tax functions at all of our facilities. Stephanie joined Nicholas Carr Oil and Gas in summer 2020 and brings with her over a decade of versatile experience in high-growth public and P.E. backed companies with a focus in CPG, Rigs and M&A.