Energy Advisory Board
The Energy Advisory Board is a volunteer board appointed by the University of Houston President, Renu Khator, composed of global C-suite energy industry experts and leaders serving to advance energy education and research. Contributing to the University of Houston as “The Energy University,” these dedicated individuals enhance energy research initiatives and education on campus and throughout the City of Houston. The Energy Advisory Board lends strategic guidance, external coordination, and resource development for UH Energy, and strengthens the University of Houston’s reputation across the energy industry.
Energy Advisory Board members meet three times per year and all members attend a minimum of one meeting per year. Members also participate on one of three sub-committees: Branding and Marketing, Student Success, and Strategic Planning.
"Our board is made up of acknowledged leaders in the fields of energy development, management and implementation, I am delighted that they support UH’s efforts to address the diverse research and work-force needs of the energy industry."
University of Houston President, Renu Khator
Current Board Members
Darrin Talley
Chair, UH Energy Advisory Board
Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Planning
ExxonMobil
Scott Nyquist
Chair, UH EAB Strategic Planning Committee
Senior Advisory
McKinsey & Company
Maria Claudia Borras
Chief Growth and Experience Officer and Interim Vice President
Industrial and Energy Technology
Baker Hughes
Jim Gable
President, Chevron Technology Ventures
Vice President, Innovation
Chevron Corporation
Heather Hrap
Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Real Estate and Facilities Services
ConocoPhillips
Torkel Rhenman
Chief Technology Officer
Executive Vice President, Advanced Polymers Solutions
LyondellBasell
Timothy D. Yang (J.D. ’97)
Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Land
Magnolia Oil & Gas
Ahmed Hashmi
General Partner
E-Squared Capital LP
Kevin Mitchell
Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President
Phillips66
Shannon Kinney
EVP, Chief Administrative Officer
General Counsel
Corporate Secretary
Chord Energy
Babatunde Cole (M.S. '17)
President and General Manager
Delaware Basin
Occidental Petroleum
Please address all inquiries regarding the Energy Advisory Board to the Office of Leadership Volunteer Engagement at eab@uh.edu or 713-743-9958.