Maynard Holt

Wednesday, April 8 – Lunch Keynote

 Maynard Holt is the founder and CEO of Veriten, a research, investing, and strategy firm focused on long-term energy markets and strategic decision-making. Built on the momentum of the widely followed Close of Business Tuesday podcast, Veriten brings together diverse perspectives from across the energy sector to inform investors and industry leaders. Holt previously served as CEO of Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. and brings more than 27 years of experience in energy investment banking and strategic advisory.

Nick Moriss

Thursday, April 9 – Lunch Keynote

 Nick serves as Vice President of Business Development at Natura Resources, where he is advancing next-generation nuclear technologies from research deployment to commercial scale. His focus is market formation, strategic partnerships, capital alignment, and early adopter engagement to accelerate nuclear energy into industrial and grid applications.

Billy Murphy

Tuesday, April 7 – Welcome Reception Keynote

 Billy Murphy is Chief Executive Officer of University Lands, which manages 2.1 million acres of surface and mineral estate in the Permian Basin on behalf of the University of Texas System’s Permanent University Fund. The organization generates billions of dollars annually to support higher education across Texas. Before joining University Lands, Murphy served as Vice President and Executive Officer at King Ranch, Inc. and previously practiced energy law at Bracewell LLP.

Ray Perryman

Wednesday, April 8 – Opening Keynote 

 Dr. Ray Perryman is CEO of The Perryman Group, an economic research and analysis firm which has served the needs of some 3,200 clients over the past four decades. Some of his most gratifying work has been in the field of economic development, where he has played a role in the creation of hundreds of thousands of jobs.

Christian Wallace

Wednesday, April 8 – Dinner Keynote

 Christian Wallace is a screenwriter and journalist from West Texas whose work explores the people, culture, and industries that shape the Permian Basin. Raised in Andrews, he worked on oil rigs outside his hometown before building a career in journalism. Wallace joined Texas Monthly in 2016, where he became a staff writer and senior editor, authoring multiple cover stories and earning three National Magazine Award nominations. He is the creator and host of the hit podcast Boomtown, which has garnered more than 7.6 million downloads, and co-creator of the Paramount+ series Landman with Taylor Sheridan.