Bryan Sheffield
Bryan Sheffield | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1978 or 1979 (age 45–46)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Southern Methodist University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder and CEO, Parsley Energy |
| Spouse | married |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | Scott D. Sheffield |
Bryan Sheffield (born 1978/1979) is an American billionaire businessman.
Bryan Sheffield is the son of Scott D. Sheffield, chief executive officer (CEO) of Pioneer Natural Resources.[2] He has a master's degree from Southern Methodist University.[1]
In 2008, Sheffield founded Parsley Energy, taking over 109 old wells that his grandfather Joe Parsley had drilled in the Midland, Texas area.[1] He had no previous experience in the energy business, just "family connections" and a "trader's taste for risk".[2]
In January 2018, Sheffield announced he would resign from his role as CEO of Parsley Energy and become the executive chairman of the company. [3]
Sheffield is married, with two children, and lives in Austin, Texas.[1]
In August 2019, Sheffield became a minority owner in Austin FC, a Major League Soccer expansion team based in Austin.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Forbes profile: Bryan Sheffield". Forbes. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ a b Helman, Christopher (15 October 2014). "The Oil Patch Prince: A Great Tale Of West Texas". Forbes. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ^ "Parsley CEO Sheffield Stepping Into New Role In 2019; Successor Named". Oil and Gas Investor. Retrieved 2018-05-10.
- ^ West, Phil (August 23, 2019). "Matthew McConaughey among four locals joining Austin FC ownership group". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved August 23, 2019.