Flavious J. Smith

Accomplished energy executive with more than 30 years of experience leading growth-oriented organizations, executing transformational acquisitions, developing business opportunities, and creating shareholder value across the upstream oil and gas sector. Proven record of building and scaling businesses, allocating capital, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering superior financial and operational performance. Recognized for identifying strategic opportunities, negotiating and executing complex transactions, and aligning operational execution with long-term enterprise objectives.

Extensive experience working with boards of directors, institutional investors, private equity sponsors, lenders, and executive leadership teams to drive growth, improve returns, and maximize enterprise value.

Broad

Lower-48 experience across the Permian, Bakken, Eagle Ford, Barnett, Marcellus, Haynesville, Mid-Continent, Rockies, and other major producing basins.

Director, Specialty Asset Management – Oil & Gas - BANK OF AMERICA

(2024-01)

Lead management and strategic oversight of a complex portfolio of oil and gas trust and agency assets encompassing thousands of entities and tens of thousands of wells across the United States.

• Advise clients and stakeholders on portfolio strategy, risk management, asset optimization, and long-term value creation.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for asset oversight, performance management, and operational execution.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, operating performance, and strategic alternatives to maximize portfolio value.
• Provide executive-level guidance regarding market conditions, industry trends, and operational risks affecting portfolio performance.

Partner - TENN-TEX PARTNERS, LLC

(2015-01)

Co-founder and executive leader of a private investment company focused on energy, mineral, royalty, and private company investments.

• Source, evaluate, structure, negotiate, and manage investments across multiple asset classes.
• Lead business development initiatives and cultivate strategic relationships with operators, investors, financial institutions, and industry partners.
• Perform acquisition analysis, valuation modeling, due diligence, and investment underwriting.
• Advise portfolio companies regarding growth strategy, operational improvements, capital allocation, and value creation initiatives.
• Develop proprietary investment opportunities and negotiate complex transactions throughout North America.

Executive Vice President – Oil & Gas Division - FORESTAR GROUP, INC.

(2008-01 - 2014-12)

Recruited by senior leadership to build and lead a standalone exploration and production business for this NYSE-listed company. Directed all aspects of strategy, business development, acquisitions, capital allocation, operations, finance, and organizational development while serving as a Section 16 Officer.

• Built and scaled a high-performing E&P organization from inception to approximately 50 employees.
• Increased proved reserve value from $56 million to $317 million in four years, achieving a 54% compound annual growth rate.
• Led the acquisition of Credo Petroleum for approximately $146 million, doubling production and reserves while establishing a platform for future growth.
• Grew annual revenue from approximately $25 million to $65 million through disciplined capital deployment and strategic expansion.
• Directed annual capital programs ranging from $100 million to $120 million, consistently balancing growth objectives with return thresholds and risk management.
• Served as principal liaison to the Board of Directors, investors, lenders, and strategic partners.
• Established the operational, accounting, engineering, land, and governance infrastructure necessary to support a rapidly growing public-company E&P business.
• Created a performance-driven culture emphasizing accountability, execution excellence, and value creation.

Division Land Manager – Business Development - EOG RESOURCES, INC.

(2006-01 - 2008-12)

Provided business development leadership supporting major shale growth initiatives in the Barnett and Marcellus regions.

• Managed business development programs supporting approximately $260 million of annual capital investment.
• Negotiated and executed acquisitions, joint ventures, leasing programs, and strategic transactions.
• Led teams of 12 professionals and more than 150 field personnel.
• Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic planning, capital allocation, and development priorities.
• Represented the company in partner negotiations and commercial transactions across multiple operating areas.

Juris Doctor - Law - Oklahoma City University School of Law

Master of Science - Vanderbilt University

Bachelor of Science - Vanderbilt University