Bryan Sheffield

Bryan Sheffield (born 1978/1979) is an American billionaire businessman.

Bryan Sheffield
Born1978/1979 (age 41–42)[1]
NationalityAmerican
Alma materSouthern Methodist University
OccupationBusinessman
Known forFounder and CEO, Parsley Energy
Net worthUS$1.04 billion (March 2018)[1]
Spouse(s)married
Children2
Parent(s)Scott D. Sheffield

Bryan Sheffield is the son of Scott D. Sheffield, chief executive officer (CEO) of Pioneer Natural Resources.[2] He has a master's degree from Southern Methodist University.[1]

In 2008, Sheffield founded Parsley Energy, taking over 109 old wells that his grandfather Joe Parsley had drilled in the Midland, Texas area.[1] He had no previous experience in the energy business, just "family connections" and a "trader's taste for risk".[2]

In January 2018, Sheffield announced he would resign from his role as CEO of Parsley Energy and become the executive chairman of the company. [3]

Sheffield is married, with two children, and lives in Austin, Texas.[1]

In August 2019, Sheffield became a minority owner in Austin FC, a Major League Soccer expansion team based in Austin.[4]

References
  1. "Forbes profile: Bryan Sheffield". Forbes. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  2. Helman, Christopher (15 October 2014). "The Oil Patch Prince: A Great Tale Of West Texas". Forbes. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  3. "Parsley CEO Sheffield Stepping Into New Role In 2019; Successor Named". Oil and Gas Investor. Retrieved 2018-05-10.
  4. West, Phil (August 23, 2019). "Matthew McConaughey among four locals joining Austin FC ownership group". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
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