Kym Bolado
Founder, President, CEO
Kym Bolado is the CEO of Energy Network Media Group, a multi-platform media and advocacy company focused on the full energy conversation — from legacy oil & gas to hydrogen, solar, wind and nuclear. Under her leadership the Group’s family of brands includes SHALE Magazine, a trade and thought-leadership publication; The Energy Mix Radio Show and The Energy Mix radio channel, both distributed in national syndication; The Sauce digital agency, which delivers marketing and content services tailored to energy companies; and the Texas Energy Advocates Coalition, a policy and outreach arm that connects industry stakeholders with community and civic leaders.
A strategic communicator and operator, Kym has built Energy Network Media Group around the idea that accurate, accessible information moves markets and policy. She combines editorial judgement, broadcast experience and digital marketing know-how to grow audiences and amplify technical conversations for non-technical listeners. Her approach emphasizes clear storytelling, rigorous curation of sources, and partnership across regulators, utilities, producers and innovators — delivering both day-to-day market coverage and deep dives that executives, engineers and the public can use.
Kym’s work centers on creating platforms that educate, advocate and connect. Through journalism, syndicated radio, targeted digital campaigns and coalition work, she drives constructive dialogue about energy’s present challenges and future opportunities. Committed to transparency and practical solutions, she positions Energy Network Media Group as a bridge between policy, capital and community — helping shape a more informed, resilient energy ecosystem.
Robert Rapier
Editor in Chief
Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer in the energy industry. Robert has 30 years of international engineering experience in the chemicals, oil and gas, and renewable energy industries, and holds several patents related to his work. He has worked in the areas of oil refining, oil production, synthetic fuels, biomass to energy, and alcohol production. He is the author of Utility Forecaster at Investing Daily, and of the book Power Plays: Energy Options in the Age of Peak Oil. Robert has appeared on 60 Minutes, The History Channel, CNBC, Business News Network, CBC, and PBS, and his energy-themed articles have appeared in numerous media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor, and The Economist.
David Porter
Editor
Experienced President with a demonstrated history of working in the accounting industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Budgeting, Analytical Skills, Government, and Public Speaking. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor of Science (BS) focused in Accounting from Harding University. Immediate Past Commissioner of the Texas Railroad Commission.
Tyler Reed
Writer
Tyler Reed began his career in the world of finance managing a portfolio of municipal bonds at the Bank of New York Mellon. Four years later, he led the Marketing and Business Development team at a high-profile civil engineering firm. He had a focus on energy development in federal, state, and local pursuits. He picked up an Executive MBA from the University of Florida along the way. Following an entrepreneurial spirit, he founded a content writing agency. There, they service marketing agencies, PR firms, and enterprise accounts on a global scale. A sought-aer television personality and featured writer in too many leading publications to list, his penchant for research delivers crisp and intelligent prose his audience continually craves.
Felicity Bradstock
Writer
Felicity Bradstock is a freelance writer specializing in Energy and Industry. She has a Masterʼs in International Development from the University of Birmingham, UK, and is now based in Mexico City.
Fernando Guerra
Senior Vice President of Digital Communication
Fernando Guerra is a Senior Vice President and a strategic advisor of Energy Network Media Group, where he plays a key role in shaping high-impact marketing initiatives across digital platforms. With deep expertise in audience engagement, SEO, and creative content development, Fernando provides strategic guidance on scalable growth strategies while entrusting execution to a network of trusted collaborators.
He holds a Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Certification, as well as an AI for Everyone Certification from Coursera, reflecting his commitment to staying ahead of emerging technologies and digital trends.
Fernando’s involvement is grounded in equity ownership and a long-standing partnership with the organization, allowing him to influence brand direction, campaign performance, and innovation — all without direct involvement in day-to-day operations.
Amanda Jenkins
Vice President of Operations
Amanda Jenkins is Vice President of Operations at Energy Network Media Group, where she leads digital publishing operations and website management across the company’s media platforms. She oversees content workflows, platform optimization, SEO performance, and multimedia execution, ensuring content is produced efficiently and presented with accuracy and credibility.
With a background in journalism and digital communications, Amanda brings a practical, systems-driven approach to managing media operations across digital and broadcast channels. While her role is focused on operational leadership, she remains closely connected to the editorial process and continues to contribute written and video-based explainers, reflecting her ongoing passion for writing, education, and clear reporting.
Elisa Giordano
Senior Graphics Designer
Energy Network Media Group Jan 2013 to present
Michael Giordano
Senior Cover Photographer
Jan 2012 to Present
Energy Network Media Group
Teresa Tippin
Public Relations
Over the course of my career, my experience in technology sales and as a marketing consultant allowed me opportunities to work with clients at small brick-and-mortar companies to Fortune 500’s and international organizations. The value of relationships and communication has always been at the foundation of these projects. I became heavily engaged in using digital marketing and social media as resources for communicating and connecting years ago and have worked with clients in a range of industries. My favorite area of expertise lies in helping businesses and individuals utilize digital marketing, social media, and other communications tools to successfully engage with their target audiences. One of my strengths lies in helping clients evaluate objectives and utilize both traditional and online resources in a manner that is optimal for their specific environment. I am forward-thinking and will work with our clients to implement models that are successful in the current environment but are also adaptable to future innovations and trends.
Gargi Bhowal
Social Media Manager
Personable, self–motivated and result-oriented professional with substantiated organizational, cultural and community development success. Strong interpersonal skills eager to lead public relations, marketing and business development initiatives, and enhance customer relationships for business growth and developments.
Mike Dusek
Account Executive
Account Executive- Energy Network Media Group Nov 2022
Texas Christian
Bachelor’s Degree https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethmdusek
Marc Morales
Executive Producer-Energy Mixx Radio Show
Executive Producer – Energy Network Media Group
Calum Reed
Producer/Board Operator
Assistant Program Director 950 KPRC -AM IHEART -Houston
Board Advisors
Omar Garcia
Chief External Affairs Officer, Port of Corpus Christi Authority
An experienced industry leader, Garcia is an expert on business opportunities associated with the Eagle Ford Shale.
Garcia works directly with the oil and natural gas industry, local officials, community members, regional stakeholders, educational institutions and economic development organizations to ensure that the oil and natural gas industry in South Texas is advancing in a positive way that is mutually beneficial to both the community and the industry.
Garcia is a former vice president of the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation, and has over 12 years of Economic Development experience in working for the Texas Governor’s Office, TIP Strategies, Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development, the City of San Antonio Economic Development Department, and the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation. In addition to his economic development experience, Garcia spent two years working for Bank of America as Vice President of Business Development for their Treasury Management division.
In 2010, Governor Perry appointed Garcia to the Texas Economic Development Corporation. Garcia is a certified economic development finance professional through the National Development Council. He is a Graduate of St. Edwards University with a degree in International Business & Spanish
Mike Howard
CEO/Chairman Howard Energy
Mike Howard is Chairman and CEO of Howard Midstream Energy Partners, LLC (HEP). He co-founded the company in June 2011 and has led the company in over $2 billion of midstream acquisitions and organic growth projects in 3 states and 2 countries. Mike was formerly President of Midstream for the largest division of a Fortune 100 company and a 2017 EY Central Texas Entrepreneur of the Year recipient and National Finalist. Mike holds a bachelorʼs degree in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He lives in San Antonio with his wife and three children. Mike serves on the Board of Trustees of the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Foundation, the Texas Pipeline Association, the United Way of Bexar County and active in many other civic organizations.
David Porter
Past Railroad Commissioner
Experienced President with a demonstrated history of working in the accounting industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Budgeting, Analytical Skills, Government, and Public Speaking. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor of Science (BS) focused in Accounting from Harding University. Immediate Past Commissioner of the Texas Railroad Commission.
Brook Simmons
President, The Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma; Executive Director, Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Foundation; Executive Director, Oklahoma Energy Education Foundation
Experienced leader with a demonstrated history of success in the petroleum industry and across a broad range of public policy, including agriculture, appropriations, conservation, defense, energy, emerging technologies and tax. Skilled in public affairs, government, legislative relations, public relations, campaigns, trade association management, PAC management/deployment and politics. Strong business and government affairs professional with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Oklahoma
Paul Sheppard
VP Halliburton
Paul Sheppard is Southeast Area Vice President of Halliburton. In this role, he is responsible for Health, Safety, and Environmental performance, service quality execution, cost control, market share growth, and financial performance for all Product Service Lines in the U.S. Southeast Area. In addition to Mr. Sheppard’s responsibility over the SE area, he manages business development for U.S. land-based customers in Houston, Dallas- Fort Worth, San Antonio, Shreveport, Louisiana, and Tyler, Texas.
Before joining Halliburton in 2012 in his current role, Mr. Sheppard was Vice President of Sales – U.S. Land for a competitor. He came to that position after 30 years with a company that was acquired, where he had served in a variety of positions in sales management, account management, and engineering.
Mr. Sheppard holds a Bachelor of Science in Park Administration from Texas Tech University and is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.
Mary Frances Deibert
VP of Marketing and Sustainability Ironwood Midstream Energy Partners
Mary Frances Deibert is the Vice President of Marketing and Sustainability for Ironwood Midstream Energy Partners. She has more than 30 years of energy industry experience focused on marketing and business development around oil and gas production and transportation.
Prior to joining Ironwood in late 2021, Ms. Deibert spent 10 years with Nuevo Midstream and Nuevo Midstream Dos where the Nuevo team successfully developed, built and managed a 900+ Mcf/d natural gas gathering and processing system in the Delaware Basin (Nuevo Midstream) followed by the acquisition and development of a 60 Mb/d crude gathering system in the Eagle Ford (Nuevo Midstream Dos). She also held various roles at Torch Energy, BP North America, and Amoco Production Company. Before entering the energy sector, she worked for a private, boutique brokerage firm in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Ms. Deibert graduated from the University of Tulsa where she earned her degree in Finance with concentrations in Economics and Journalism. She chaired the Board of Trustees of the Carl McCain Memorial Foundation 2019 – 2020 and remains active in this organization dedicated to helping domestic oil and gas employees facing financial hardship due to medical conditions.
Hon. James Campos
Former Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade / Energy for the Commonwealth of Virginia, Former Assistant Secretary/Director for the U.S. DOE
Mr. Campos has served in both the public and private sectors, working in industries such as energy, publishing, telecommunications, state & federal government, strategic business consulting, political consulting, as well as being a small business owner and an adjunct business professor. In April 2018, Mr. Campos was confirmed by the United States Senate by a vote of 96-2 as an Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy also serving on 5 White House Committees.
Since January 4, 2023 until January 16, 2026, James served as a cabinet Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade in the Glenn Youngkin administration, with a portfolio focusing on energy development, innovation and rural Virginia. James also served as the Executive Director of the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission, which works to develop a diverse economy in Southern and Southwest Virginia.
