John Suter serves as Chief Operating Officer at Riley Exploration Permian Inc., a leading independent oil and gas company focused on the Permian Basin. With over 25 years of experience in the upstream energy sector, Suter has built a distinguished career marked by operational excellence and strategic leadership. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University and began his professional journey at ExxonMobil, where he honed his skills in drilling, completions, and reservoir engineering across various U.S. basins. Prior to joining Riley in 2022, Suter held progressive leadership roles at prominent E&P companies, including Vice President of Operations at Penn Virginia Corporation and Senior Vice President of Operations at Laredo Petroleum. His tenure at these firms was highlighted by transformative achievements, such as optimizing drilling programs that reduced costs by up to 30%, expanding acreage positions, and delivering record production growth amid volatile market conditions. Suter's expertise in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing has consistently driven efficiency and reserve accretion for his employers. As COO at Riley Exploration Permian, Suter oversees all aspects of field operations, including drilling, completions, production, and health, safety, and environmental compliance. Under his guidance, the company has accelerated development in the Northwest Shelf of the Permian Basin, achieving significant well productivity improvements and positioning Riley for sustained growth. His strategic vision continues to enhance operational performance, ensuring the company's competitiveness in one of the world's most prolific oil plays.