Throughout his career in the oil and gas industry, Larry M. Koonce has demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of both operational and business functions. He has built experience as a drilling operations supervisor, field operations manager, and well operations supervisor while also working within the framework of investment management and investor relations. An experienced executive of two Texas-based oil and gas companies, Larry M. Koonce also understands the accounting, marketing, and contracting functions that contribute to a company's success.
Raised in West Texas in close contact with the oil and gas trade, Larry Koonce has cultivated an extensive network of industry contacts. Growing up with a grandfather who worked in drilling and an uncle who performed geology work for Sunoco, he continues to make connections with colleagues and companies within the industry. Having completed an undergraduate degree in management and marketing, he now leads as president and CEO of the North American Drilling Company, which he founded.
Physically active in his free time, Larry Koonce enjoys long-distance cycling as well as golf, fishing, hunting, and SCUBA diving. He has participated in a number of athletic events for charity, including the multiple sclerosis (MS) 150 and the Livestrong challenge.