Ranger Energy Services Inc. named Melissa Cougle CFO, effective June 15, a press release announced on June 7. Cougle's predecessor, Brandon Blossman, will be stepping down to pursue other opportunities as of June 10.

“Melissa’s past positions give her significant strategic insight into the role of corporate finance within an oilfield services company, and I am confident that she will bring fresh new perspectives to our leadership team following our significant growth and expansion of our shareholder base," Ranger president and CEO Stuart Bodden commented in the release.

"We are confident in our strategy, and I look forward to working with Melissa and the rest of the executive team to continue building a sustainable, high returns business centered on top quality clients, excellent service and assets, effective technologies, efficient operations and processes, and ESG stewardship.”

With nearly two decades of financial leadership experience in the energy industry, Cougle previously served as CFO of Frank's International and National Energy Services Reunited. She currently serves on the boards of Tidewater Inc. and the Energy Workforce & Technology Council.

She brings to Ranger a skill set that includes strategic planning, accounting, financial analysis, public company reporting and internal financial controls.

Based in Houston, Ranger is one of the largest providers of high specification mobile rig well services, cased hole wireline services and ancillary services in the U.S. oil and gas industry, with services that facilitate operations throughout the lifecycle of a well.