Management
Randall A. Wilkins, P.E. - President
Randy formed Sydri in 2003 and led two notable Acquire, Exploit, and Exit projects: (1) Bryan Woodbine Field (36% IRR/3.7x) and (2) Sinton Field (28% IRR/3.0x).
He sourced and contracted the $376 million Ajax Permian acquisition from W&T in 2015 and served as a Board Member through the 3x sale to Diamondback.
Past leadership, hands on operations roles with BASA; TANA; Enron; and Pennzoil. Recognized by TIPRO as Best CEO, Small Company in 2015.
BS in Petroleum Engineering, University of Texas. Serves on The University of Texas Petroleum Engineering Advisory Council.
Professional Engineer, State of Texas.
Thomas S. Strother, P.E. - COO
Tom is a 30-year industry veteran with extensive hands on and executive experience in production operations, horizontal drilling, and conventional/multistage completions in all Texas Basins, New Mexico, Oklahoma and GOM.
He founded a consulting company providing expertise in drilling, production, completion and reservoir engineering. He has prior hands on operations and management roles with Sydri; Veritas; TANA; and Pennzoil.
BBA in Accounting from Texas Tech and BS in Petroleum Engineering from University of Texas. Professional Engineer, State of Texas.
Carlos A. De Ayala, P.E. - EVP BD
Prior to joining Sydri, Carlos served Linn Energy as VP of Business Development, Strategy and Planning. From 2017-2108, he led 24 asset sales valued at $2 Billion and over $12 Billion in A&D since 2012. Past leadership and asset management roles: EVP Sydri; COO Beryl; Pogo; British Gas; Wintershall/BASF, and Mobil.
BS Petroleum Engineering, University of Texas and MBA from St. Thomas University. Past member of the The University of Texas Petroleum Engineering Advisory Council. Member SPE, ADAM, WOTT. Professional Engineer, Texas.
Past Speaker - 2018 SPE M&A Symposium and 2017 A&D Strategies Workshop.
Philip R. "Rusty" Rice - VP Land
Rusty is a 30-year industry veteran and long time Independent Petroleum Landman working in a variety of hands on and executive positions. He has prior asset management roles with Marathon and Enserch and extensive experience in title research, lease acquisition, and oversight of field landmen across Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi. Oklahoma, North Dakota, Montana, and New Mexico. Experienced in prospect and seismic acquisition, due diligence, and title curative.
BBA in Petroleum Land Management, University of Oklahoma; Certified Petroleum Landman; AAPL and Dallas Association of Petroleum Landman.
David S. Rockwell, CPA - CFO
David has served Sydri Energy since 2008 as CFO and brings over 30 years of industry experience. David is a Certified Public Accountant with a long history in oil and gas accounting, tax, and regulatory compliance. Began career with KPMG Peat Marwick (8 years) before establishing a diversified Accounting and Financial Planning practice (14 years) with over 130 clients. BBA in Accounting from Corpus Christi State University (Texas A&M – Corpus Christi), Past CC Food Bank Treasurer and visiting computer instructor Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, Tx.
Christian M. Snyder - VP Regulatory and Reserves
Christian has 24 years of industry experience covering land, off-shore and international projects. He is a highly versatile engineer whose work history includes production and completion engineering, reservoir simulation, field supervision, regulatory reporting, environmental compliance, reserves management and asset evaluation. He has worked for large energy companies such as Schlumberger and Anadarko, as well as smaller independent operators. Christian earned a BS In Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University and holds a U.S. Patent for enhanced artificial lift methods.
Byron J. Solarte - Geoscience Manager
Byron has 12 years of experience in Planning, Operations and A&D in multiple basins across the US. He has worked for different private and public E&P companies providing technical support for operations and business development. Byron holds a BS in Petroleum Engineering from the National University of Colombia, and a MS in Geology from the University of Oklahoma. He has given multiple domestic and international technical presentations and is an active member of the SPE and AAPG.