Kurt Knewitz
The Colony,TX
Summary
A seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record in pioneering and leading high-value projects, notably at BuySWD.com, where I spearheaded the growth of a $750MM+ portfolio. My expertise in business strategy and entrepreneurial leadership has consistently driven revenue development and industry partnerships, showcasing a unique blend of technical acumen and business-building prowess.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder / CEO
BuySWD.com
07.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: BuySWD.com, the Zillow of the Saltwater Disposal (SWD) sector, is the largest online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of water and waste related assets and cash-flowing properties
- Successfully grew the company from concept to managing a portfolio of 450+ properties valued at $750MM+
- The company has completed more than $150MM in transactions since November 2015
- The company is currently challenged due to environmental issues surrounding underground injection of oilfield wastewater
- Website: www.BuySWD.com
- BuySWD.com, the Zillow of the Saltwater Disposal (SWD) sector, is the largest online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of water and waste related assets and cash-flowing properties
- Successfully grew the company from concept to managing a portfolio of 450+ properties valued at $750MM+
- The company has completed more than $150MM in transactions since November 2015
- The company is currently challenged due to environmental issues surrounding underground injection of oilfield wastewater
- Website: www.BuySWD.com
Managing Partner / Co-founder
Taurus Midstream
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Company Overview: Taurus Midstream was a vertically integrated water management company focused on acquiring and developing critical oilfield water related assets and pipeline infrastructure in the Permian Basin
- Website: www.TaurusMidstream.com
- Taurus Midstream was a vertically integrated water management company focused on acquiring and developing critical oilfield water related assets and pipeline infrastructure in the Permian Basin
- Website: www.TaurusMidstream.com
Founding Partner
Alpha Properties
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: Alpha Properties is a self-funded, real estate investment company which specialized in acquiring properties for future development projects such as saltwater disposal wells (SWD) or other water midstream related assets
- Website: www.AlphaSWD.com
- Alpha Properties is a self-funded, real estate investment company which specialized in acquiring properties for future development projects such as saltwater disposal wells (SWD) or other water midstream related assets
- Website: www.AlphaSWD.com
Founding Partner
Trend Energy Partners
07.2010 - 04.2016
- Company Overview: Trend Energy Partners provides acquisition and divestiture services for energy and oilfield service companies
- Website: www.TrendEP.com
- Trend Energy Partners provides acquisition and divestiture services for energy and oilfield service companies
- Website: www.TrendEP.com
Founding Partner
5 Star SWD
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Company Overview: 5 Star SWD owned and operated a portfolio of commercial saltwater disposal facilities in the Eagle Ford Shale of South TX
- Website: www.5StarSWD.com
- 5 Star SWD owned and operated a portfolio of commercial saltwater disposal facilities in the Eagle Ford Shale of South TX
- Website: www.5StarSWD.com
Founding Partner
Trend Environmental
03.2012 - 05.2015
- Company Overview: Trend Environmental was formed from Whitehawk Environmental which focused on providing oilfield waste (solid/liquid) management, recycling and disposal solutions to E&P and trucking companies in the Bakken and Eagle Ford Shale
- Website: www.TrendEnvironmental.com
- Trend Environmental was formed from Whitehawk Environmental which focused on providing oilfield waste (solid/liquid) management, recycling and disposal solutions to E&P and trucking companies in the Bakken and Eagle Ford Shale
- Website: www.TrendEnvironmental.com
Managing Partner / Founder
Whitehawk Energy
04.2009 - 06.2010
- Company Overview: Whitehawk Energy is a private equity backed (Versailles Capital) oil and gas company focused on acquiring producing properties that are undervalued with upside potential
- Website: N/A
- Whitehawk Energy is a private equity backed (Versailles Capital) oil and gas company focused on acquiring producing properties that are undervalued with upside potential
- Website: N/A
Director of Business Development (Consultant)
Splash Media
07.2007 - 02.2009
- Company Overview: Splash Media is a Dallas-based media and technology company that develops custom Internet Television (IPTV), Enterprise Video Communication (EVC), Video-On-Demand (VOD), eLearning and Streaming Media solutions for global enterprise and niche vertical markets
- Website: www.SplashMedia.com
- Splash Media is a Dallas-based media and technology company that develops custom Internet Television (IPTV), Enterprise Video Communication (EVC), Video-On-Demand (VOD), eLearning and Streaming Media solutions for global enterprise and niche vertical markets
- Website: www.SplashMedia.com
Executive Vice President
John Henry Petroleum
07.2003 - 02.2007
- Company Overview: Henry Oil is a Dallas-based oil and gas exploration and production company targeting deep natural gas reserves in South and East Texas
- Website: www.JHPEnergy.com
- Henry Oil is a Dallas-based oil and gas exploration and production company targeting deep natural gas reserves in South and East Texas
- Website: www.JHPEnergy.com
Co-founder / SVP
Lateral Technologies Int’l.
03.2001 - 06.2003
- Company Overview: Lateral Technologies International, based in Midland, Texas, developed and patented an Ultra-Short Radius Lateral Jet-Drilling system for the oil and gas industry
- Website: www.ZRLDrilling.com
- Lateral Technologies International, based in Midland, Texas, developed and patented an Ultra-Short Radius Lateral Jet-Drilling system for the oil and gas industry
- Website: www.ZRLDrilling.com
CEO / Co-founder
Virtual Giant
02.1998 - 01.2001
- Company Overview: Virtual Giant is a diversified holding company for multiple web-based businesses
- FindMyPart.com was the first and largest online part locator service for the automotive industry
- Website: www.FindMyPart.com
- Virtual Giant is a diversified holding company for multiple web-based businesses
- FindMyPart.com was the first and largest online part locator service for the automotive industry
- Website: www.FindMyPart.com
Education
Southern Methodist University - School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (S.E.A.S.)
Southern Methodist University
01.2001
Stephen F. Austin State University - Biology Major
Stephen F. Austin State University
01.1994
Skills
- Consulting
- Marketing
- Revenue development
- Entrepreneurial leadership
- Industry partnership development
- Business strategy
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Marketing expertise
- Business Intelligence
- Risk Management
- Team building
- Brand Development
- Sales Leadership
Affiliations
- Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
- Texas Association of Business Brokers (TABB)
Personal Information
Age: 51
Timeline
Managing Partner / Co-founder
Taurus Midstream
03.2019 - 11.2020
Founding Partner
Alpha Properties
04.2017 - 03.2019
Founder / CEO
BuySWD.com
07.2015 - Current
Founding Partner
5 Star SWD
01.2013 - 05.2015
Founding Partner
Trend Environmental
03.2012 - 05.2015
Founding Partner
Trend Energy Partners
07.2010 - 04.2016
Managing Partner / Founder
Whitehawk Energy
04.2009 - 06.2010
Director of Business Development (Consultant)
Splash Media
07.2007 - 02.2009
Executive Vice President
John Henry Petroleum
07.2003 - 02.2007
Co-founder / SVP
Lateral Technologies Int’l.
03.2001 - 06.2003
CEO / Co-founder
Virtual Giant
02.1998 - 01.2001
Southern Methodist University - School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (S.E.A.S.)
Southern Methodist University
Stephen F. Austin State University - Biology Major
Stephen F. Austin State University