Our Team

The People Behind Hulen.

Experienced people. Practical knowledge. A commitment to doing the job right.

Meet the Team

Built on Experience. Working Together.

Our team brings together subsurface, operational and business expertise across geology, field operations, land and finance, working with experienced consultants and industry partners as projects require. We value practical knowledge, independent thinking, and the contributions of every team member, creating an environment where people are trusted to take ownership of their work and help move the company forward.

Hulen Operating Company hard hat on a truck hood in front of a drilling rig

Leadership

Chief Executive Officer

Randy P. Pruitt

One of Hulen’s three founding partners, Randy began his oilfield career at age 16 as a roughneck on the family’s drilling rigs and later developed independent drilling and operating activities under the Hulen name. His decades of drilling and operating experience across the Mid-Continent have shaped Hulen’s practical, hands-on approach to oil and gas development.

Founding Partners & Heritage

Hulen recognizes three founding partners: Hulen H. “Tobe” Pruitt, Larry Hulen Pruitt and Randy P. Pruitt. In 1976, Hulen H. “Tobe” Pruitt and Larry Hulen Pruitt established L&T Oil and Gas. Randy P. Pruitt began his career working on the family’s drilling rigs and later developed independent drilling and operating activities under the Hulen name.

Founding Partner · Chairman Emeritus

Hulen H. “Tobe” Pruitt

Randy’s father. In 1976, Tobe Pruitt and Larry Pruitt established L&T Oil and Gas, beginning a family legacy in the energy industry. He started his career when drilling rigs were still built of wood and was known for hard work, competence and integrity.

Founding Partner

Larry Hulen Pruitt

Randy’s brother. Larry and Tobe went into business together as L&T Oil and Gas in 1976, and the family drilled wells together from the start, beginning with the Willa Ellis.

Four crew members in hard hats working drill pipe under the elevators on an Oklahoma rig location, 2005

Our People

Jessica Giles-Boardman

Director of Subsurface

Wade Pruitt

Operations Manager

Michael Patterson

Company Man

Debbie Perkins

Senior Landman

Bill Totty

Controller, CPA

Ethan Huff

Financial Analyst

Chrissey Allenberg

Executive Assistant to Randy P. Pruitt, CEO