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[vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” full_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” el_id=”top-banner-sec” css=”.vc_custom_1775812360585{padding-top: 10% !important;padding-bottom: 10% !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/derrickmay.demobogt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Background.png?id=9) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_row gap=”35″ content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1775812573642{margin-right: -17.5px !important;margin-left: -17.5px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_id=”leftsection-top”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1775803789419{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Derrick May<\/strong><\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Driving responsible growth in oil and natural gas through disciplined acquisitions, strategic development, and long term partnerships built on trust and performance.” font_container=”tag:div|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%2394A3B8″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1775804168299{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” el_id=”inner-leftrow”][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_custom_heading text=”4+” font_container=”tag:div|font_size:40px|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1775804475627{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Years of Leadership” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:16px|text_align:left|color:%2394A3B8″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1775811061490{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”7\/12″][vc_custom_heading text=”President & CEO” font_container=”tag:div|font_size:40px|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1775804425867{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Optimum Energy Partners LLC” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:16px|text_align:left|color:%2394A3B8″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1775811045802{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1775811077705{margin-top: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][mvc_advanced_button btn_text=”Explore Leadership” padding_top=”21″ padding_left=”40″ btn_size=”16″ transform=”normal” text_style=”normal” text_decoration=”none” use_theme_fonts=”yes” btn_clr=”#0F172A” btn_bg=”#FFFFFF” btn_hvrclr=”#0F172A” btn_hvrbg=”#FFFFFF” classname=”ledershipbtn”][mvc_advanced_button btn_text=”Get in Touch” padding_top=”21″ padding_left=”40″ btn_size=”16″ transform=”normal” text_style=”normal” text_decoration=”none” use_theme_fonts=”yes” btn_url=”url:%23|target:_blank” btn_clr=”#FFFFFF” btn_bg=”#FFFFFF00″ btn_hvrclr=”#FFFFFF” btn_hvrbg=”#FFFFFF00″ classname=”contact-us”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_id=”rightsec-top” css=”.vc_custom_1775812560266{padding: 40px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Optimum Energy Partners LLC” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%230F172A” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1775812516130{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company is built on disciplined execution, responsible operations, and long term value creation across the energy sector.” font_container=”tag:div|font_size:16px|text_align:left|color:%2394A3B8″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1775813320713{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1775813288610{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_id=”corevalue”]Core Values<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Integrity<\/li>\n
  • Respect<\/li>\n
  • Excellence<\/li>\n
  • Dedication<\/li>\n
  • Responsibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section css=”.vc_custom_1775813033641{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;}” el_id=”about”][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”53″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1775812992625{margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1775813045626{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]About[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Steady leadership.
    \nClear direction.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:64px|text_align:left|color:%230F172A” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1775813326289{margin-bottom: 30px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1775813414641{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]As President and Chief Executive Officer of Optimum Energy Partners LLC, I take a steady, hands on approach to leadership. For me, strategic oversight must go hand in hand with a close understanding of how strong energy businesses are built and sustained.<\/p>\n

    As President and Chief Executive Officer of Optimum Energy Partners LLC, I take a steady, hands on approach to leadership. For me, strategic oversight must go hand in hand with a close understanding of how strong energy businesses are built and sustained.<\/p>\n

    Just as important, I believe strong companies are shaped by the people behind them. My leadership style emphasizes clarity, trust, and consistency, creating an environment where teams can perform with confidence and where growth is measured not only by results, but by the strength of the foundation supporting them. This includes providing robust tools and resources to help each employee meet position-related objectives and personal goals, while upholding the company\u2019s foundational values.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section css=”.vc_custom_1775814692610{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;}” el_id=”Expertise”][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”bottom”][vc_column width=”7\/12″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1775814677945{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Expertise[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Leadership in
    \nPractice” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:64px|text_align:left|color:%230F172A” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1775813474865{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/12″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1775813409841{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Built through hands-on experience in oil and natural gas, with a steady focus on sound execution, responsible growth, and long term value.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″ el_id=”inner-experties” css=”.vc_custom_1775814760170{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-right: -17.5px !important;margin-left: -17.5px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1775813920721{padding: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFDF3 !important;}”][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”72″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1775813751754{margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1775814487993{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

    01<\/p>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Strategic Leadership” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ css=”.vc_custom_1775814044577{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”][mvc_advanced_button icon_position=”right” btn_text=”Learn More” padding_top=”0″ padding_left=”0″ btn_size=”16″ icon_size=”15″ transform=”normal” text_style=”normal” text_decoration=”none” use_theme_fonts=”yes” btn_icon=”fa fa-solid fa-arrow-right” btn_url=”url:%23|target:_blank”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1775813932393{padding: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFDF3 !important;}”][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”71″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1775814160842{margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1775814479410{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

    02<\/p>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Operational Excellence” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ css=”.vc_custom_1775814170297{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”][mvc_advanced_button icon_position=”right” btn_text=”Learn More” padding_top=”0″ padding_left=”0″ btn_size=”16″ icon_size=”15″ transform=”normal” text_style=”normal” text_decoration=”none” use_theme_fonts=”yes” btn_icon=”fa fa-solid fa-arrow-right” btn_url=”url:%23|target:_blank”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1775813942609{padding: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFDF3 !important;}”][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”70″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1775814179090{margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1775814483737{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

    03<\/p>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Energy Sector Expertise” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ css=”.vc_custom_1775814187849{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”][mvc_advanced_button icon_position=”right” btn_text=”Learn More” padding_top=”0″ padding_left=”0″ btn_size=”16″ icon_size=”15″ transform=”normal” text_style=”normal” text_decoration=”none” use_theme_fonts=”yes” btn_icon=”fa fa-solid fa-arrow-right” btn_url=”url:%23|target:_blank”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″ el_id=”inner-experties” css=”.vc_custom_1775814752297{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-right: -17.5px !important;margin-left: -17.5px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1775813920721{padding: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFDF3 !important;}”][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”69″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1775814216778{margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1775814494033{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

    04<\/p>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Team Development” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ css=”.vc_custom_1775814228873{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”][mvc_advanced_button icon_position=”right” btn_text=”Learn More” padding_top=”0″ padding_left=”0″ btn_size=”16″ icon_size=”15″ transform=”normal” text_style=”normal” text_decoration=”none” use_theme_fonts=”yes” btn_icon=”fa fa-solid fa-arrow-right” btn_url=”url:%23|target:_blank”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1775813932393{padding: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFDF3 !important;}”][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”68″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1775814238506{margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1775814499337{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

    05<\/p>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Risk Management” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ css=”.vc_custom_1775814254417{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”][mvc_advanced_button icon_position=”right” btn_text=”Learn More” padding_top=”0″ padding_left=”0″ btn_size=”16″ icon_size=”15″ transform=”normal” text_style=”normal” text_decoration=”none” use_theme_fonts=”yes” btn_icon=”fa fa-solid fa-arrow-right” btn_url=”url:%23|target:_blank”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1775813942609{padding: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFDF3 !important;}”][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”67″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1775814262086{margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1775814504801{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

    06<\/p>\n

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