Oil and Gas Industry Leaders

Hosted by Paige LaCour

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164

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Apr 2026

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Oil and Gas Industry Leaders host Paige LaCour leads listeners into the minds of some of the Industry’s greatest executives. OGIL dives into the musings behind the brightest minds in Oil and Gas. What are some lessons that they as successful leaders can share with us? Tune in to find out!

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April 29, 202638 min

Robert DeSantis on Oil and Gas Industry Leaders | Ep 193

Paige speaks with Robert DeSantis, Chief Executive Officer of Arkestro about his rich background in engineering and software. Rob’s journey through various industries brings valuable perspectives on leadership, innovation, and the future of procurement in oil and gas.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-desantis-aba104/details/experience/Website: https://arkestro.com Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and […]

April 8, 202625 min

Jace Graham on Oil and Gas Industry Leaders Podcast | Ep 192

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode, Paige speaks with Jace Graham, Chief Executive Officer of Rising Phoenix Resources, as he reveals how leadership, not just technology, drives innovation in the oil and gas industry. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jace-graham/Website: https://www.rising-phoenix.com Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil […]

March 4, 202634 min

Jodie Muller on Oil and Gas Industry Leaders Podcast | Ep 191

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode, Jodie Muller, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA), shares her unexpected journey into the oil and gas industry and discusses the critical role WSPA plays in advocating for the industry across five states. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest […]

November 28, 202533 min

Mike Sommers on Oil and Gas Industry Leaders Podcast | Ep 190

In this episode, Paige Wilson speaks with Mike Sommers, President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Petroleum Institute (API), as they discuss Mike’s journey from Capitol Hill to leading API, the importance of leadership in the oil and gas industry, and the role of API in setting standards and advocating for the industry. Episode […]

October 29, 202525 min

Paul Baay on Oil and Gas Industry Leaders Podcast | Ep 189

In this episode, Paige chats with Paul Baay, President and CEO of Touchstone Exploration, shares his journey in the oil and gas industry, discussing his early experiences, leadership lessons, and the importance of long-term thinking. He reflects on the challenges of navigating cultural differences in business, the successes achieved in Trinidad, and the significance of […]

September 24, 202530 min

Michael Basler on Oil and Gas Industry Leaders Podcast | Ep 188

Paige sits with Michael Basler, Senior Vice President, Motion High Power Division live from ABB in New Berlin, Wisconsin. Episode Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/baslerm https://global.abb Fifth Ring One-Question Survey https://www.fifthring.com Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious […]

September 3, 20251 hr 0 min

Lance Medlin on Oil and Gas Industry Leaders Podcast | Ep 187

In this episode, Paige sits with Lance Medlin, Chief Executive Officer of Red Post Energy. Lance shares his journey from a preacher’s kid to a leader in the oil and gas industry and stresses strong leadership, a positive culture, and preparing power producers for tomorrow’s demands. Episode Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-medlin-a3591047/ Website: https://www.redpostenergy.com Brought to you […]

July 30, 202526 min

Kenneth Hall on Oil and Gas Industry Leaders | Ep 186

In this episode, Paige chats with Kenneth Hall, Chief Executive Officer of nGenue. Ken shares his journey from a software developer to co-founding a company that addresses significant gaps in the natural gas retail and wholesale supply chain. He discusses his leadership philosophy, the challenges he faces, and the importance of recognizing the contributions of […]

May 29, 202540 min

Mike Howard on Oil and Gas Industry Leaders Podcast | Ep 185

In this episode, Paige chats with Mike Howard, Chairman and CEO of Howard Energy Partners, as he shares his journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a leader in the oil and gas industry. He discusses his early career, the transition from Energy Transfer to founding his own company, and his leadership philosophy, emphasizing the […]

May 1, 202529 min

Chris Kalnin on Oil and Gas Industry Leaders Podcast | Ep 184

In this episode of the Oil and Gas Industry Leaders Podcast, host Paige Wilson interviews Chris Kalnin, Chief Executive Officer of BKV, who shares his unique journey into the oil and gas industry, the challenges he faced in building BKV, and his leadership philosophy. Chris discusses the importance of credibility, the role of calculated risks […]