Leadership

Nothing Beats Experience

Meet the team dedicated to delivering reliable opportunities, professionally managed with tangible results.

Brent Franklin

Founder & President

Serial entrepreneur, mentor, and advisor to business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs.

Entered the oil and gas industry in 2011 and became a full-time oil and gas operator in 2018.

Successfully acquired numerous properties and completed many reworks and new drills.

Argelia Moctezuma

Argelia, Chief Operating Officer at Rise Operations and affiliate of Energy Flex Fund, excels in financial management, l operational oversight, and legal support.

Her adeptness in managing finances, streamlining day-to-day operations, and ensuring precise fund allocation underscores her strategic approach.

COO

Adam Owens

Director of Finance

Experienced in the oil and gas industry for several years and a successful real estate and tech investor for a decade.

Family background in oil and gas projects for three generations, with professional qualifications and experience in regional sales management.

Marrionna Cook

Senior Executive

Marrionna Cook, with 20 years of office management expertise, skillfully oversees daily operations and staff in professional settings.

An expert in field operations, logistics, and project management, Marrionna excels at coordinating tasks, managing resources, and ensuring timely project delivery through effective planning and risk mitigation.

Sheri Sullivan

Senior Geologist

Sheri Sullivan has 20 years of oil and gas experience.

With degrees in Geology and Geophysics, she has worked globally in seismic interpretation, logging, and field development. She now focuses on asset assessment for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, optimizing economic outcomes.

Barry Wethington

Senior Advisor

Barry is an accomplished Energy Executive with 30 years in global oil and gas.

He managed billion-dollar projects in 8 countries, overseeing P&L, JV boards, and government relations. Barry excels in leadership, technical roles, business development, and mentoring staff.

Julian Burca

Marketing Consultant

Since 2018, Julian Burca has managed multi-million dollar marketing budgets, overseeing HR and technology systems to drive revenue.


With $250M+ in receivables for 900+ international businesses and a successful company exit, Julian offers comprehensive strategic support to organizations.

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