Our corporate identity is extremely important to us. It goes beyond our group of companies – it is the visual representation of our brand, not just to clients, but to the world.
Our corporate identity is extremely important to us. It goes beyond our group of companies – it is the visual representation of our brand, not just to clients, but to the world.
Matthew has served as Executive Chairman of our board of directors since August 2021 and has served as our President since October 2018. Previously, Matthew served as our Chief Financial Officer from May 2017 to August 2021. Mr. Wilks also has served as Vice President of Investments for Wilks Brothers since January 2012. From 2010 to 2012, Matthew served as Vice President of Logistics for FTSI. Additionally, he served as a member of the board of directors of Approach Resources, Inc., an E&P company focused on the exploration, development and production of unconventional oil and gas resources in the United States.
Ladd Wilks cofounded ProFrac Services in 2016 and has served as the CEO since its inception. In that time, ProFrac has become one the largest, fastest growing pressure pumping companies in the US. Prior to ProFrac, Ladd held the role of VP of Logistics for Frac Tech before selling the business in 2011. He has also held various leadership roles in oilfield service companies that specialized in logistics, manufacturing, and geophysics. Ladd’s entrepreneurship drove him to start his own venture in a privately owned E&P company, in which he owns a controlling interest in. His desire to make a difference in his community and those around him have been fulfilled as aboard member for nonprofits including 13 Foundation, Cisco SAFE, and CRA. He also serves as a board member for the Daily Wire, a conservative media company founded in 2015.
Blaine joined ProFrac Services in 2018 and has served as Chief Operating Officer since December 2022. Previously, Blaine served as Senior Vice President of Operations of ProFrac Services. Prior to joining ProFrac, he spent 13 years at FTS International, where he served in positions of increasing responsibility, including Director of Engineering and Chief Operating Officer of SinoFTS, FTSI’s joint venture in China. Blaine holds a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University, and an M.B.A. from The Pennsylvania State University.
Lance joins the ProFrac team as Chief Financial Officer after previously serving as CFO and Treasurer for FTSI starting in October 2015. Prior to joining our Company, Lance spent approximately 11 years with Ernst & Young LLP, with the majority of that time in their transaction services group coordinating and advising clients on buy side and sell side transactions in various industries. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Professional Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin and is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Texas.
Matt joined ProFrac Services in 2017 and serves as Chief Commercial Officer. Matt directs the sales, marketing, commercial operations, and serves on the ProFrac ESG board. He was previously serving as Senior Vice President of Sales. Matt brings 17 years of oilfield services, beginning in 2004 with a Barnett Shale completions-based service company. This company specialized in water management, power generation, flowback, and completions chemicals. Matt was promoted to General Manager in 2006 and instrumental in the expansion of the Barnett, Haynesville, Eagle Ford, and Marcellus shale. In 2010 SCF Partners purchased the company, forming Rockwater Energy Solutions.
Robert has served as our Chief Legal Officer and Secretary since December 2021. Since October 2020, Robert has served as Assistant General Counsel of Wilks Brothers. From August 2017 to October 2020, Robert served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance and ESG Officer of Carbo Ceramics Inc. Prior to that, he served as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Texon L.P., which transports and markets crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids. Robert holds a B.S., an M.B.A., and a J.D. from the University of Kansas.
Heather joined ProFrac in December 2021 and serves as our Chief Administrative Officer. She brings 14 years of M&A experience to her role and leads ProFrac’s Integration and Human Resources Departments. Previously, Heather spent 5 years with Wilks Brothers where she served as Vice President of Human Resources and Managing Director of Investments. Heather holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Tarleton State University. Additionally, she serves as a member of the board of directors for Linear Labs, an electric motor company.
