OPTIMUM EXPLORATION - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant & Director of HR
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Co - Founder
Chance Smith is a Co-Founder and the Chief Operating Officer of Optimum Energy Partners. Chance is responsible for the operational division of the Company as well as enhancing growth and achieving target objectives. Mr. Smith has over 10 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, most notably as a former founder of Trojan Tubular Services, a prominent oilfield service company. When away from work, Chance enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, and fishing.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Business Development
- VP Business Development - New York Office
Christopher Fusco is the Vice President of Business Development - New York and a Co-Founder of Optimum Energy Partners. Mr. Fusco was born in Long Island and spent almost a decade working on Wall Street as a licensed broker, advisor. He co-managed a retail trading firm office in New York before diving into the oil & gas industry without looking back. When out of the office, Chris enjoys spending time with this family, especially his two sons. You can often find him fishing, boating, and building relationships across the country.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Investor Relations of Optimum Energy Partners LLC
- VP Investor Relations
Daniel Hibbs is the Vice President of Investor Relations of Optimum Energy Partners LLC. Mr. Hibbs began his career in the oil and gas industry in August of 2015, and has experience in both the banking and technology industry. Daniel enjoys spending time with his family and friends, golfing, boating and playing t-ball with his daughter. He currently resides in Mabank, Texas.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Assistant at Optimum Energy Partners LLC
Ebby Morris is an Administrative Assistant at Optimum Energy Partners LLC. Miss Morris was born and raised in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, but she grew up in Marble Falls Texas. Ebby attended the University of Texas at San Antonio and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Communication. During her free time, she enjoys exploring Dallas with her friends and walking her dog, Chip.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Business Development
- VP Business Development
John Griffin is the Vice President of Business Development - Texas and a Co-Founder of Optimum Energy Partners. Mr. Griffin earned his Bachelor of Marketing from Louisiana Tech University where he also played for the Tech golf team. The opportunity to join a group of proven professionals in the oil and gas sector that have the same vision to deliver quality projects to clients that build long term relationships/friendships made founding OEP a very easy choice for "Griff" and his family. When away from the office Griff enjoys playing golf when he can find the time, but we all know that his favorite way to spend his free time is with his seven-year-old twins Gray and Sophie. As you can imagine his time on the golf course is limited these days but he is perfectly fine with that.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President of Business Development
- SVP Business Development
Joseph Shelton is the Senior Vice President of Business Development - Texas as well as a Co-Founder of Optimum Energy Partners. Mr. Shelton is a devout family man with a lovely wife, Amy, two sons, Brian and Gunner, and daughter, Sadie Grace. Joey began his career in law enforcement and after seven years moved into the oil & gas industry. Joey brings over 10 years of experience in the energy industry and has helped fund over 30 projects domestically. In his spare time you can find him spending time with his family outdoors and fishing.
Job Titles:
- Account Executive
- Account Executive - New York Office
Leo Lembo is an Account Executive for Optimum Energy Partners. Mr. Lembo was born and raised in Long Island, New York. Leo began his career in commercial financing and after seven years made the switch to the oil and gas industry. Leo enjoys eating whatever his chef brother cooks up and golfing during his free time. However, nothing comes close to his love for the Islanders.
Job Titles:
- Account Executive - New York Office
- Account Executive for Optimum Energy Partners LLC
Richard Giordano is an Account Executive for Optimum Energy Partners LLC. Mr. Giordano graduated from Suffolk County Community College with an accounting associates in applied science. The New York native has spent the majority of his career working for various trading firms based on Wall Street but has always had a passion for oil and gas. During his free time, he loves to travel, snowboard and stay active on the water through various watersports.
Job Titles:
- Account Executive - New York Office
- Account Executive for Optimum Energy Partners LLC
Tommy Lembo is an Account Executive for Optimum Energy Partners LLC. Mr. Lembo works in the New York office alongside his brother, Leo Lembo. He was born and raised in Long Island, New York and graduated with a bachelor's degree in hospitality management from State University of New York at Cobleskill. Tommy was a chef for 12 years and still enjoys whipping up a three course meal on special occasions. He is a loyal New York Islanders hockey fan and enjoys playing softball in his free time.