A Special Approach: The Permian Basin is home to many active and vibrant private firms, and these firms have different drivers from their public counterparts. Join this select panel of private-company executives as they divulge their business strategies and offer insights on how they are managing during the downturn.

  • Mike Wichterich, president of Three Rivers Operating Co. III LLC;
  • Curtis Newstrom, president and CEO of Blue Whale Energy North America Corp.; and
  • Toby Darden, founding partner of Vermilion Cliffs Partners.