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JOHN LOEFFELBEIN

Houston

Summary

Seasoned small business owner with several years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant & Investor

M3H Helium Incorporated
Wichita
01.2022 - Current

Company Overview: Founded and led a helium-focused extraction company, specializing in the development, production, and commercialization of helium and natural gas resources.

  • Launched and managed a helium extraction company, overseeing strategy, operations, and finance.
  • Negotiated contracts with Scout Energy and Jayhawk Refinery for natural gas and helium sales.
  • Raised capital for drilling and infrastructure, managing a team, and day-to-day operations.
  • Drilled 9 wells, increasing production, and reducing operational costs.

Owner

Coal Creek Energy, LLC
Overland Park
01.2004 - Current

Company Overview: Founded and managed a leading oil and gas company focused on drilling, well completions, production optimization, and strategic consulting services.

  • Drilled, completed, and operated thousands of wells to maximize production efficiency.
  • Consulted with private and public companies to optimize operational strategies.
  • Provided advice on operational processes, business development initiatives, organizational changes and other areas of improvement.

Chief Operating Officer

Infinity Oil and Gas
Overland Park
05.2023 - 07.2024
  • Managed vertical and horizontal wells, optimizing oil and gas production.
  • Led initiatives to boost efficiency across operations.
  • Served as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders (clients, partners).
  • Analyzed market trends and their impact on growth strategy.

Senior Consultant

Viking Energy Inc
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Secured multi-million-dollar funding from top-tier investment banks, including Cantor Fitzgerald.
  • Managed operations in Kansas, overseeing daily activities, employee performance, and contractor relations.
  • Led strategic acquisitions, achieving returns of 10x or more on asset sales to industry professionals.
  • Increased PV-10 reserves by 10x, enhancing asset value, and long-term profitability.

Senior Consultant

Enerjex Resources
Overland Park
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Directed operations in Kansas, achieving completion of over 400 wells and infrastructure projects.
  • Oversaw comprehensive lifecycle from AFE approvals to generation of sales revenue.
  • Secured extensive acreage in Eagle Ford, drilling 12 successful horizontal wells.
  • Implemented acquisition strategy, obtaining a vital project in Niobrara Field.

Senior Consultant

Petrol Oil and Gas Inc
Las Vegas
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • Oversaw leasing of 200,000 acres for Coal Bed Methane Gas (CBM)
  • Instrumental in putting over $50,000,00o into drilling and operations of CBM wells
  • Oversaw operations in Kansas, including infrastructure operations, third-party equipment purchases, and gas sales contracts
  • Negotiating gas contracts with Williams Company
  • Worked with corporate attorney in closing deals, handling all types of oil and gas paperwork, and taking the company public.

Education

BBA - Business Management

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS
05.1993

Skills

  • Project management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Strategic business development
  • Capital raising
  • Business development
  • Relationship building
  • Sales management

Awards

Coal Creek Energy awarded as a tribute to Kansas Business Award

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer

Infinity Oil and Gas
05.2023 - 07.2024

Consultant & Investor

M3H Helium Incorporated
01.2022 - Current

Senior Consultant

Viking Energy Inc
01.2017 - 01.2021

Senior Consultant

Enerjex Resources
01.2008 - 01.2012

Owner

Coal Creek Energy, LLC
01.2004 - Current

Senior Consultant

Petrol Oil and Gas Inc
01.2004 - 01.2010

BBA - Business Management

Emporia State University