Management Team

Mr. Pablo Kuri leads the company's presidency. He hold an MBA from Universidad Cuauhtémoc of Puebla, With Over 5 years in the industry and 20 as an entrepreneur. He developed EcoFrutas, inc. (Food/Beverage imports), 83 Citrus Grove, LLC (Real Estate -50+ acres commercial) Restcorp, LLC (Rodizio Franchise), and 1131 Properties, LLC (real estate -150+ residential Units, 50 acres commercial.

In 2011 he entered oil & gas, starting with transportation rentals, then heavy equipment leasing to Chesapeake and EOG. He is developing projects in Lafayette, LA; The stable North Leroy and North Broussard Fields (5 yeas in production); and holds a stake in the 18,000 acre Cochran Field (Permian Basin 300 wells. Current ventures include a Louisiana cryptocurrency mining farm and a light crude project in Navarro, TX.

Pablo has over 16 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, and currently holds executive positions at 6 Industry related firms.

Tim Cheesten is the owner of pledger, operating since 1993. Tim has prior experience as an exploration geophysicist with both AMOCO  USA and Marathon Oil. While in Pledger Tim has dedicated the majority of his career to exploring deep gas reserves in south Louisiana. He currently operates a mid-sized onshore gas field in Vermillion 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. Tim is currently focused on field operation and property acquisition in south Louisiana.

Mr. Sam Avila has held senior leadership roles in various companies such as Madosa Energy (Mexico), Humble Energy (USA), and SKBB Holding (Brunei). His expertise spans across energy and E&P operations in numerous regions, including Latin America, 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 & 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 Andarco, across multiple drilling campaigns and international energy project.

With over 30 years in the oil & gas and energy industries , he currently serves as the president of Humble Energy, Senior advisor for SKBB Holdings and the Royal Family Company.

Sam Avila has a undergraduate degree in Chemical engineering from Universidad Technologica National as well as a masters degree in Hydrocarbon and associated energy engineering from the instituto Politecnico Natonal.

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. Robert Martin 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 the Gulf Coast, 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.