Dawn McShinsky has been a lot of things in her life. She's also carried a lot of titles and is still pushing to get what she wants in the pursuit of living a fulfilled life. From ski racing in the XGames, fire fighting, EMT, Geologist, to Landman, aspiring Wildcatter in Texas and still is not done. Dawn decided the moment she was introduced to the Oil Patch and drilling that was where her heart is and has been her passion ever since. Her entire career could have been for nothing if she didn't make the decision to get sober. What she ended up finding in that journey that so many others in her position were dealing with many of the same issues she was. What makes this conversation so unique is another amazing woman who defied all odds many many times and has come on top every time. Sit back and relax and listen to TODAY'S TALE FROM THE TRENCH. Bio.....Dawn McShinsky hails from Midland, Texas, the heartbeat of US Energy Production. She is a Geoscientist, Landman, and aspiring Wildcatter. She spent the first half of her life as a professional athlete and working in EMS/firefighting, then pivoted into oil and gas. Her unconventional journey into the energy business taught her to overcome many personal obstacles and she continues to passionately drive forward to earn her seat at the table.
She holds a B.S. in Earth Studies and Technology Management, emphasis Fire Science, at UVU and an M.B.A. from WGU-Texas. RL certified by the AAPL.
Current position: Account Manager for Stratum Reservoir.
Delivering scientific insights about the rocks and fluids prevalent in all natural resources, including reservoir characterization, laboratory services, as well as an intimate knowledge of the most prolific hydrocarbon basins, enabling clients to get access to services that de-risk energy resource investment decisions and assess resource potential and understand the fundamental elements and physics governing an asset's economic viability.
I’m a huge fan of technology development, production optimization, diversified energy portfolios, reducing emissions and investing in methods to cause less harm to the earth, with careful and prudent strategy.
#Geothermal Energy advocate!
Favorite Quote:
“The minds who were born to seek and find oil are among the most fascinating and productive in all history. They changed the destiny of America and gave it the energy with which to build the world’s greatest industrialized nation. Their imagination, courage, and ingenuity made the story of petroleum the greatest romance in the industrial history.”
Ruth Sheldon
