OUR TEAM

Experienced Operators. Aligned Interests.

Our team brings deep upstream expertise, a track record of disciplined execution, and a shared commitment to creating long-term value for our investors and partners.

Kris K. Pitta MBA

Founder & CEO

Experienced Houston energy operator with 21+ years in oilfield operations, engineering, acquisitions, and asset management across U.S. energy basins. Founded and operated Prudent-managed energy assets for 5 years and managed private investor capital since 2022. Focused on disciplined, technology-enabled management of overlooked American energy opportunities. Cornell MBA.

Krystyna Popovich

Chief Geologist

Experienced geologist and petrophysical specialist with 25+ years of U.S. onshore oil and gas experience across operations, development, and exploration. Specializes in unconventional reservoirs, petrophysical analysis, and geological modeling. Prior experience includes Occidental Petroleum, Anadarko, ExxonMobil, Shell, and Kerr-McGee.

Irina Borovskaya PhD MBA

Strategic Advisor

Business strategist and technology executive with 20+ years of experience spanning energy, digital transformation, operations, and corporate strategy. Background includes executive leadership, consulting, and growth initiatives across industrial and technology-focused businesses. Holds a PhD and MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Richard Reed

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Second-generation oil and gas operator with 21+ years of upstream operational experience across conventional and unconventional resource plays. Background includes drilling, completions, field operations, and production optimization across North American basins. Prior experience includes Halliburton, Liberty Resources, and Occidental Petroleum. Veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Ravi Mandela

Chief Digital & AI Officer

AI and data-driven operations specialist with 15+ years of industrial and energy sector experience focused on predictive analytics, digital transformation, process optimization, and AI/ML-enabled operational workflows. Background includes Industry 4.0 systems, Digital Twins, advanced process control, and industrial data science across oil, gas, and manufacturing operations.

OUR COMMITMENT

Values That Guide. Discipline That Delivers.

Integrity

We operate with transparency, honesty, and accountability in everything we do.

Discipline

We apply a conservative, repeatable process to protect and grow capital.

Alignment

Our interests are aligned with those of our investors for the long term.

Excellence

We leverage expertise, technology, and continuous improvement to create value.

Partnership

We build lasting relationships based on trust, performance, and shared success.

Built by Operators. Focused on Long-Term Value.

We are committed to disciplined operations, responsible stewardship, and creating enduring value for our investors and partners.