# Jud Walker

> Jud Walker is the Houston-based president and CEO of EnerVest, Ltd., and CEO of United Production Partners. A geologist by training, he worked at Chesapeake before joining EnerVest in 2009 and progressing through geoscience, new ventures and operating leadership. His public roles include service as TIPRO chairman and involvement in Houston philanthropy.

- **Role:** President and CEO at EnerVest, Ltd.; CEO at United Production Partners
- **Organizations:** EnerVest, Ltd., United Production Partners, EnerVest Operating, L.L.C. (former executive), Chesapeake Energy (former employer), Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association, Independent Petroleum Association of America, Next Generation Giving Circle, Greater Houston Community Foundation, Sam Houston Area Council
- **Education:** BS in Geology, cum laude, Texas Christian University, MS in Geological Sciences, summa cum laude, The University of Texas at Austin
- **Known for:** Earned geology degrees with cum laude and summa cum laude honors., Progressed from geoscience and new ventures roles to leadership of EnerVest, Ltd., Chosen by TIPRO members to chair the association beginning in 2022.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2009** — Spent seven years at Chesapeake, including lead geoscientist responsibilities in the Delaware and Val Verde basins.
- **2009** — Joined EnerVest as vice president of geosciences and director of new ventures.
- **2014** — Named executive vice president and COO of EnerVest Operating in January.
- **Before July 2018** — Served as president and CEO of EnerVest Operating.
- **2018** — Became president of EnerVest, Ltd. in July; public announcement followed on August 21.
- **2020** — Became president and CEO of EnerVest, Ltd. in December.
- **2022** — Began his TIPRO chairmanship on July 1.
- **2024** — Became TIPRO immediate past chairman following T. Grant Johnson’s appointment in August.

## Achievements

- Earned geology degrees with cum laude and summa cum laude honors.
- Progressed from geoscience and new ventures roles to leadership of EnerVest, Ltd.
- Chosen by TIPRO members to chair the association beginning in 2022.
- Founding member of the Next Generation Giving Circle associated with the Greater Houston Community Foundation.

## Latest updates

- **2024-03** — Addressed TIPRO’s annual meeting on natural gas demand, LNG exports, capital discipline and industry market conditions.
- **2024-08** — Became TIPRO’s immediate past chairman when T. Grant Johnson was appointed chairman.

## Links

- Website: https://www.enervest.net/people/jud-walker/
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jud-w-789933107

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