11/10/2025 | Press release | Archived content
Meet Kevin Duncan, a true veteran of the oil patch whose career spans more than four decades across drilling, completions, and production. With deep expertise in every stage of the petroleum engineering lifecycle, Kevin has built a legacy of leadership, technical mastery, and an unwavering commitment to safe and efficient operations.
Kevin joined U.S. Energy Development Corporation in January 2020, and from day one, he recognized something special in the way the company evaluates, analyzes, and advances new opportunities. With a deal flow process he describes as a "well-oiled machine," he quickly found himself energized by the pace, precision, and collaboration that power U.S. Energy's success.
Kevin takes immense pride in the many wells our Operations team has safely drilled and completed during his tenure. Each project, he says, is the result of meticulous planning, thoughtful execution, and a team of highly skilled professionals who bring their best every day.
"I have been involved with asset evaluation throughout most of my career, but I have never seen such a well-oiled machine as the process we have here at U.S. Energy… It's truly what makes U.S. Energy so unique and successful."
- Kevin Duncan
Across every basin, every project, and every challenge, Kevin's leadership continues to elevate our operational standards and reinforce our commitment to excellence.
Behind Kevin's remarkable career stands his wife, Cristia, whom he credits as his greatest inspiration and steadfast supporter. With her encouragement-and decades of hard-earned experience-Kevin feels more energized than ever about the road ahead for both himself and the company.
"I have never been more excited about the future than I am now with U.S. Energy."
Since joining the company, Kevin has witnessed firsthand our steady growth and strengthening momentum. He firmly believes that the best is yet to come.
As U.S. Energy celebrates our 45th anniversary and looks ahead toward our 50th, Kevin is focused on:
He also recognizes the importance of attracting and retaining exceptional talent-an essential piece of the company's long-term success.
"Where U.S. Energy is now and where we want to be in the future depends on attracting and maintaining exceptional team members."
With our new Fort Worth office and a culture built on teamwork and shared purpose, Kevin sees tremendous opportunity ahead.
Kevin's passion, expertise, and vision make him an invaluable part of U.S. Energy's leadership team. His dedication not only supports our day-to-day operations but also strengthens the foundation on which our next decades of innovation and growth will be built.
We're proud to spotlight Kevin Duncan-an industry veteran, a respected mentor, and a driving force behind our continued success.