Meet Our Team

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 Mr. Tijerina has a broad and varied background in the Oil and Gas Industry, with experience spanning from his early days as a roughneck to later becoming an independent geologist in Taylor County under the mentorship of the highly respected Orval Denman. He went on to serve as a Petroleum Geologist and Field Representative for Sanchez-Obrien/Lobo Resources in Houston, Texas. Following that, Rodolfo transitioned into roles as Contract and Sales Manager, and later General Manager, for Ecolab and Pemex, Mexico's state-owned petroleum corporation. He eventually returned to his roots as an Independent Exploration Manager and Wellsite Consultant, a role he continues to pursue to this day.

 Mr. Pablo Kuri has over 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry and currently holds executive positions in six industry related firms, including Terran Fluids Division, LLC; Terran Energy Division, LLC; US Petromex Oil & Gas, LLC;  and KUHL Oil & Gas, LLC. Pablo Kuri has also specialized in the localization of mature fields while forming alliances with many people in the industry Along the way.

 Mr. Sam Avila has held senior leadership roles in various companies, such as Madosa Energy (Mexico), Humble Energy (USA), and SKBB Holding (Brunei). Their expertise spans across energy and E&P operations in numerous regions, including Latin America, the USA, and Africa, with a focus on offshore projects, operations, and production management. He has been involved in key projects in countries such as Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, and Argentina, overseeing significant upstream oil and gas activities, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), and reservoir management. Additionally, Mr., Avila has held various technical roles in petroleum engineering and project management, working with companies like Amoco, Marathon Oil, and Anadarko, across multiple drilling campaigns and international energy projects.

 Mr. Robert Martin is the owner of Metairie Energy in New Orleans, Louisiana, with 60 years of experience in the practice of oil and gas law in the state. He is the Co-founder of Pledger Petroleum and its sister company, Pledger Operating. He also serves as the oil and gas counsel for both Black Creek and Pledger companies, with comprehensive oversight of all land-related matters concerning field properties. Recognized as a leading authority in oil and gas law across Gulf Coast states, with extensive experience in defending numerous contracts in Louisiana federal courts. Former cabinet member of the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) for two terms. The AAPL is the governing body for operating agreements (JOA) and standard contract and lease forms used across the U.S. and is responsible for drafting the foundational lease and operating agreement forms that are also utilized in international agreements.

 Mr. Tim Chesteen is the Owner of Pledger Operating since 1993, with prior experience as an exploration geophysicist with both Amoco USA and Marathon Oil. While in Pledger Mr. Chesteen has dedicated the majority of his career to exploring deep gas reserves in South Louisiana, particularly in the Lafayette area. He currently operates a mid-sized onshore gas field in Vermilion Parish. From 2006 to 2010, he held the Gulf Coast’s highest volume rating for the Broussard Field discovery, which produced over 2,000 barrels of oil per day and averaged more than 60,000 Mcf of gas daily in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. Currently focused on field operations and property acquisition in South Louisiana, with a particular emphasis on deep gas reserves.