Maynard Holt

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.

Billy Murphy

Keynote – Welcome Reception

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.

Christian Wallace

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.