With more than four decades of executive leadership spanning the energy, infrastructure, oil and gas, renewable energy, regulatory affairs, and business development sectors, Rory McMinn has established himself as a respected industry leader known for strategic vision, operational excellence, and unwavering integrity. A third-generation energy professional, Rory has built an impressive career by guiding organizations through periods of growth, transformation, acquisition, and operational optimization while maintaining a steadfast commitment to ethical leadership. His personal philosophy, “Tell the truth,” has become the cornerstone of his leadership style, earning the trust of investors, business partners, employees, regulators, and fellow board members throughout his distinguished career.
Rory’s professional journey reflects a rare combination of entrepreneurial leadership, executive management, public service, and board governance. Throughout his career, he has successfully led exploration and production companies, managed large-scale operational assets, advised shareholders, developed renewable energy initiatives, and provided strategic consulting to private equity-backed ventures. His expertise spans the complete energy value chain, including upstream production, midstream infrastructure, regulatory compliance, renewable energy development, mergers and acquisitions, project management, and corporate strategy. This diverse background enables him to evaluate complex business opportunities from multiple perspectives while balancing operational performance with long-term shareholder value.
His leadership focuses on maximizing production through engineered waterflood programs, strategic field development, operational efficiency, and disciplined capital deployment. He served as President of Avalon TX Operating, LLC and Vice President of Avalon Exploration & Production, where he helped oversee approximately 1,500 wells while implementing technical improvements, operational enhancements, and production optimization initiatives that consistently exceeded budget expectations. His ability to assemble high-performing technical teams and foster operational excellence has become one of his defining professional strengths.
As the founder and President of Quatro Osos E&P, LLC, Rory continues to pursue opportunities that unlock value from underdeveloped oil properties through disciplined investment strategies and practical operational management. His entrepreneurial mindset has allowed him to identify overlooked opportunities while creating sustainable growth for investors and stakeholders. Earlier in his career, he also served as President and Chairman of Read Operating, LLC and President and Managing Director of Read & Stevens, Inc., where he successfully guided a long-established family-owned energy company through a significant strategic transformation. Under his leadership, the organization modernized its operations, expanded its exploration strategy, secured financing for drilling programs, and positioned itself for long-term growth through disciplined development of valuable energy assets.
Rory’s leadership extends well beyond traditional oil and gas operations. As Senior Vice President for Tri Global Energy, he played a significant role in advancing utility-scale wind and solar development projects throughout New Mexico. Leveraging his extensive understanding of regulatory frameworks, transmission planning, landowner relations, and economic development, he helped establish renewable energy initiatives that benefited both local communities and energy developers. His career reflects an uncommon ability to bridge conventional energy production with emerging renewable technologies, providing organizations with a balanced perspective on the future of the global energy marketplace. His experience in both sectors allows him to appreciate the evolving dynamics of energy production while recognizing the continuing importance of responsible resource development.
Public service has also been a defining element of Rory’s career. As a Commissioner for the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, he helped shape state energy policy during a transformative period for the industry. He played an instrumental role in developing New Mexico’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard while contributing to utility regulation, telecommunications expansion, natural gas market development, pipeline safety oversight, and electrical transmission planning. His experience working with government agencies, legislative bodies, federal regulators, and private industry has given him a unique understanding of how policy decisions influence business success. This regulatory expertise continues to provide tremendous value to companies navigating today’s increasingly complex operating environment.
Board leadership has remained a consistent theme throughout Rory’s professional life. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Independent Petrroleum Association of New Mexico while previously serving on the boards of another energy company and a financial institution. Throughout his career, he has also contributed his expertise to numerous industry associations, civic organizations, professional committees, and nonprofit boards, including leadership positions with petroleum associations, county government, renewable energy authorities, hospitals, museums, and economic development organizations. These experiences have strengthened his understanding of corporate governance, fiduciary responsibility, executive oversight, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Rory is now actively seeking additional board opportunities where he can leverage his decades of executive experience to mentor leadership teams, support organizational growth, and help companies successfully navigate evolving business challenges.
Internationally, Rory has developed valuable business exposure through work and relationships involving Japan, the United Kingdom, and Colombia, broadening his understanding of global energy markets and international business practices. His expertise in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, business planning, due diligence, renewable energy, petroleum operations, and strategic growth allows him to contribute meaningful insight across a broad spectrum of industries related to infrastructure, construction, energy, and natural resources. Equally important is his passion for mentoring young professionals and helping organizations build strong leadership cultures capable of sustaining long-term success.
Outside of the boardroom, Rory enjoys restoring classic automobiles, flying as a registered pilot, and spending time fly fishing. These pursuits reflect the same patience, discipline, precision, and appreciation for craftsmanship that have defined his professional career. Whether evaluating an acquisition, overseeing field operations, developing energy policy, or mentoring emerging executives, Rory approaches every opportunity with thoughtful analysis, practical wisdom, and an unwavering commitment to honesty. His extensive leadership experience, combined with his entrepreneurial mindset, operational expertise, and dedication to ethical governance, make him an exceptional candidate for corporate boards seeking experienced guidance and strategic leadership in today’s evolving energy landscape.
Character:
Rory leads with integrity, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to honesty, making trust the foundation of every professional relationship he builds. His personal motto, “Tell the truth,” reflects a leadership philosophy that has earned the confidence of colleagues, investors, regulators, and fellow board members throughout his career.
Knowledge:
With more than forty years of executive experience, Rory possesses deep expertise across oil and gas operations, renewable energy, infrastructure development, regulatory affairs, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. His ability to connect operational realities with strategic business objectives enables him to provide informed guidance on complex organizational decisions.
Strategic:
Rory consistently identifies opportunities for sustainable growth by combining disciplined operational management with long-term strategic planning. His success leading corporate transformations, acquisitions, renewable energy initiatives, and exploration programs demonstrates his ability to guide organizations through periods of change while creating lasting shareholder value.
Communication:
Communicating with clarity, credibility, and authenticity, enabling productive collaboration among executives, regulators, investors, employees, and community stakeholders. His experience in public service, board leadership, and executive management has strengthened his ability to simplify complex issues, build consensus, and guide organizations toward thoughtful, well-informed decisions.
