Kirk Edwards

Kirk Edwards Kirk Edwards is a proud native Odessan, successful petroleum engineer, and long-time booster of The University of Texas Permian Basin. Kirk graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Austin in 1981 and began his...

Steve Beach

Dr. Beach is Dean of the College of Business at the University of Texas Permian Basin. Since his arrival at UTPB, the college has experienced exciting growth, fostered by the dedication of its faculty and staff and the support of industry leaders in the Permian Basin.

Blair Flanagan

Blair Flanagan, who joined the team in January 2021 as the Director of Special Programs for the John Ben Shepperd Leadership Institute key responsibilities include organizing and leading all the events hosted by the Shepperd Leadership Institute as the lead Event Planner.

Jim Woodcock

Jim Woodcock Jim is currently the managing partner of C&W Ventures, a real estate firm holding apartments and warehouses. He is also CEO of JJW Enterprises, dealing in producing properties and royalties. Jim previously owned Hy-Bon Engineering, for 27 years. While...