Joshua J. Viets serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at EXPAND ENERGY CORP., where he oversees all operational functions, including production, supply chain management, and strategic execution across the company's global energy portfolio. With more than 25 years of experience in the energy industry, Viets has established himself as a visionary leader committed to driving efficiency, innovation, and sustainability in both traditional and renewable energy sectors. Viets began his career as a petroleum engineer at Chevron, rising through the ranks to manage large-scale upstream projects in the Permian Basin, where he optimized drilling operations and reduced costs by 40% through advanced data analytics and automation. He later served as Senior Vice President of Operations at Apex Energy Solutions, leading the company's pivot to hybrid energy systems and securing over $2 billion in infrastructure investments. His achievements include multiple industry awards, such as the SPE Distinguished Achievement Award for Operational Excellence, and authorship of influential papers on energy transition strategies. At EXPAND ENERGY CORP., Viets has been instrumental in scaling operations to support rapid expansion into low-carbon technologies, achieving a 35% year-over-year increase in production capacity while cutting operational emissions by 28%. His strategic oversight ensures seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies, positioning the company as a leader in the evolving energy landscape. Viets holds a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.