H2O Midstream is led by an experienced and innovative management team with over 250 years of combined experience across the energy industry. We have a proven ability to design, build, operate and execute sustainable water management solutions to create value for our investors and customers.

Jim Summers

Jim Summers

Chief Executive Officer

30+ years of energy industry experience

Co-founded H2O Midstream after holding senior leadership positions at Conoco, BP, and privately held water recycling, renewable energy, and environmental services firms

Recognized industry expert in the design, integration and operation of sustainable water solutions for the oil and gas sector. Experience in engineering, operations, project management, trading, and origination, across multiple commodities including, gas, power, natural gas liquids, renewable energy, and produced water

Darrell Bull

Darrell Bull

Chief Commercial Officer

32+ years of energy industry experience

Co-founded H2O Midstream after holding numerous leadership, technical and commercial positions with Mobil, Williams, and Crestwood

Leads business development, legal and land functions focused on developing relationships with clients to create win-win solutions and grow the asset base

Experience in engineering, operations and business development within the midstream sector with a focus on produced water, natural gas, crude oil, natural gas liquids, and petrochemicals

Gauri Potdar

Gauri Potdar, CFA

Chief Sustainability Officer & SVP, Strategy and Analytics

17+ years of experience in the energy and commodity markets

Co-founded H2O Midstream after various roles at S&P Global Platts, Element Markets, and Deloitte Consulting

Creates sustainable water management solutions focused on bringing value to clients

Experience in business development, strategy, finance, structuring, research, trading, and analytics across multiple commodities including energy, environmental credits, renewable power, biogas and renewable fuels

Gerardo Rivera

Gerardo Rivera

Chief Operating Officer

34+ years of domestic and international experience in the upstream and midstream sectors with exposure to multiple commodities – natural gas, NGLs, LNG, crude oil and heavy oil

Leads all engineering, operations, health, safety, environmental, and regulatory functions for the company

Prior to joining H2O Midstream, served in various leadership roles at ConocoPhillips, Southcross Energy, and Vermillion Energy focused on operations, engineering, project execution and business development

Frank Olmsted

Frank Olmsted

Chief Financial Officer

33+ years of accounting and finance experience in the midstream, upstream and retail energy sectors

Oversees accounting, finance, tax, risk management, human resources, information technology, and administration

Prior to joining H2O Midstream, served in various accounting and finance roles with El Paso Corporation and its subsidiary, EP Energy Corporation, Spark Energy and PriceWaterhouseCoopers

Barry Ballard

Barry Ballard

SVP, Operations

40+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry in both upstream and midstream sectors

Drives the operations team in safely operating and maintaining produced water assets and works with producers in coordinating flowback and water supply requirements to meet customer needs

Previously held leadership roles with Mobil Oil, Enogex, Enable, OG&E and EnLink