Our Team

Expertise That Drives Results

Our team

Our strength lies in our people

Our multidisciplinary team brings together decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, combining deep technical knowledge with a hands-on approach to every project.

It takes two flints to make a fire.

We work collaboratively across departments and with our clients to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable operations—no matter the scale or complexity.
Meet Our Team

Rodolfo Tijerina

Senior Geologist

Mr. Tijerina has a broad and varied background in the Oil and Gas Industry, with experience spanning from his early days as a roughneck to later becoming an independent geologist in Taylor County under the mentorship of the highly respected Orval Denman.

He went on to serve as a Petroleum Geologist and Field Representative for Sanchez-Obrien/Lobo Resources in Houston, Texas. Following that, Rodolfo transitioned into roles as Contract and Sales Manager, and later General Manager, for Ecolab and Pemex, Mexico’s state-owned petroleum corporation.

He eventually returned to his roots as an Independent Exploration Manager and Wellsite Consultant, a role he continues to pursue to this day.

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José Alejandro Briceño Infante

CFO Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Briceño have held senior financial leadership roles as Chief Financial Officer, leading financial planning, risk management, investment strategy, cash flow control, and supervision of financial teams, ensuring standardized procedures that support effective decision-making, value creation, and client satisfaction. He had also served as a Financial Advisor for oil and non-oil companies, contributing to the development and implementation of efficient financial and business processes.

At PDVSA, He occupied managerial positions in financial control, budgeting, and management, overseeing administrative, accounting, and financial operations for marketing companies, providing timely and reliable information for strategic decision-making, and coordinating with external auditors and related organizations to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

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Sam Avila

CXO Chief Experience Oficer

Mr. Sam Avila has held senior leadership roles in various companies, such as Madosa Energy (Mexico), Humble Energy (USA), and SKBB Holding (Brunei).

Their expertise spans across energy and E&P operations in numerous regions, including Latin America, the USA, and Africa, with a focus on offshore projects, operations, and production management. He has been involved in key projects in countries such as Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, and Argentina, overseeing significant upstream oil and gas activities, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), and reservoir management.

Additionally, Mr., Avila has held various technical roles in petroleum engineering and project management, working with companies like Amoco, Marathon Oil, and Anadarko, across multiple drilling campaigns and international energy projects.

Rod Johnston

Geologist

Tim G. Cheesten

Mr. Tim Chesteen is the Owner of Pledger Operating since 1993, with prior experience as an exploration geophysicist with both Amoco USA and Marathon Oil. While in Pledger Mr. Chesteen has dedicated the majority of his career to exploring deep gas reserves in South Louisiana, particularly in the Lafayette area.

He currently operates a mid-sized onshore gas field in Vermilion Parish. From 2006 to 2010, he held the Gulf Coast’s highest volume rating for the Broussard Field discovery, which produced over 2,000 barrels of oil per day and averaged more than 60,000 Mcf of gas daily in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.

Currently focused on field operations and property acquisition in South Louisiana, with a particular emphasis on deep gas reserves.

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