Prairie Operating Co. Expands Senior Leadership Team
Prairie Operating Co. (NASDAQ: PROP) has appointed Maree K. Delgado, CPA, as Senior Vice President of Accounting & Controller. Delgado brings over 20 years of experience in financial accounting, regulatory compliance, and risk management within the energy sector. She previously served as E&P Controller at Antero Resources Corporation and held executive positions at Ultra Petroleum Corp (now PureWest Energy), including Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.
Delgado's expertise includes implementing strategic financial partnerships, driving internal efficiencies, and overseeing system implementations. She is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Colorado and holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Business Law from Curtin University of Technology. The appointment aligns with Prairie's focus on operational excellence, financial discipline, and strong governance as it expands its Denver-Julesburg Basin platform.
Prairie Operating Co. (NASDAQ: PROP) ha nominato Maree K. Delgado, CPA, come Vice Presidente Senior di Contabilità e Controller. Delgado vanta oltre 20 anni di esperienza in contabilità finanziaria, conformità normativa e gestione del rischio nel settore energetico. In precedenza ha ricoperto il ruolo di Controller E&P presso Antero Resources Corporation e ha occupato posizioni dirigenziali in Ultra Petroleum Corp (ora PureWest Energy), tra cui Vice Presidente e Chief Accounting Officer.
Le competenze di Delgado includono l'implementazione di partnership finanziarie strategiche, il miglioramento dell'efficienza interna e la supervisione di implementazioni di sistemi. È una Certified Public Accountant abilitata in Colorado e possiede una Laurea in Commercio con specializzazione in Contabilità e Diritto Commerciale presso la Curtin University of Technology. La nomina è in linea con l'attenzione di Prairie all'eccellenza operativa, alla disciplina finanziaria e a una governance solida, mentre espande la sua piattaforma nella Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Prairie Operating Co. (NASDAQ: PROP) ha nombrado a Maree K. Delgado, CPA, como Vicepresidenta Senior de Contabilidad y Controladora. Delgado aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en contabilidad financiera, cumplimiento regulatorio y gestión de riesgos en el sector energético. Anteriormente se desempeñó como Controladora de Exploración y Producción en Antero Resources Corporation y ocupó cargos ejecutivos en Ultra Petroleum Corp (ahora PureWest Energy), incluyendo Vicepresidenta y Directora de Contabilidad.
La experiencia de Delgado incluye la implementación de alianzas financieras estratégicas, la mejora de la eficiencia interna y la supervisión de implementaciones de sistemas. Es Contadora Pública Certificada con licencia en Colorado y posee una Licenciatura en Comercio con especialización en Contabilidad y Derecho Comercial de la Curtin University of Technology. Su nombramiento está alineado con el enfoque de Prairie en la excelencia operativa, la disciplina financiera y un gobierno corporativo sólido mientras expande su plataforma en la cuenca Denver-Julesburg.
Prairie Operating Co. (NASDAQ: PROP)는 Maree K. Delgado, CPA를 회계 및 관리 책임자 수석 부사장으로 임명했습니다. Delgado는 에너지 부문에서 20년 이상의 재무 회계, 규제 준수 및 위험 관리 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 이전에는 Antero Resources Corporation에서 E&P 관리자로 근무했으며, Ultra Petroleum Corp(현재 PureWest Energy)에서 부사장 겸 최고 회계 책임자 등 임원직을 역임했습니다.
Delgado의 전문 분야는 전략적 재무 파트너십 구현, 내부 효율성 증대, 시스템 도입 감독 등을 포함합니다. 그녀는 콜로라도 주 공인회계사이며 Curtin University of Technology에서 회계 및 상법 학사 학위를 취득했습니다. 이번 임명은 Prairie가 Denver-Julesburg Basin 플랫폼을 확장하는 가운데 운영 우수성, 재무 규율 및 강력한 거버넌스에 집중하는 전략과 부합합니다.
Prairie Operating Co. (NASDAQ: PROP) a nommé Maree K. Delgado, CPA, au poste de Vice-Présidente Senior de la Comptabilité et Contrôle. Delgado apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience en comptabilité financière, conformité réglementaire et gestion des risques dans le secteur de l'énergie. Elle a précédemment occupé le poste de Contrôleur E&P chez Antero Resources Corporation et a exercé des fonctions exécutives chez Ultra Petroleum Corp (aujourd'hui PureWest Energy), notamment Vice-Présidente et Directrice Comptable.
L'expertise de Delgado inclut la mise en place de partenariats financiers stratégiques, l'amélioration de l'efficacité interne et la supervision des implémentations de systèmes. Elle est comptable publique agréée (CPA) licenciée dans le Colorado et détient une licence en commerce avec spécialisation en comptabilité et droit des affaires de la Curtin University of Technology. Cette nomination s'inscrit dans la stratégie de Prairie axée sur l'excellence opérationnelle, la discipline financière et une gouvernance solide, alors qu'elle étend sa plateforme dans le bassin Denver-Julesburg.
Prairie Operating Co. (NASDAQ: PROP) hat Maree K. Delgado, CPA zur Senior Vice President für Rechnungswesen und Controller ernannt. Delgado verfügt über mehr als 20 Jahre Erfahrung in Finanzbuchhaltung, regulatorischer Compliance und Risikomanagement im Energiesektor. Zuvor war sie als E&P Controller bei Antero Resources Corporation tätig und hatte Führungspositionen bei Ultra Petroleum Corp (jetzt PureWest Energy) inne, darunter Vice President und Chief Accounting Officer.
Delgados Fachwissen umfasst die Umsetzung strategischer Finanzpartnerschaften, die Steigerung der internen Effizienz und die Überwachung von Systemimplementierungen. Sie ist eine in Colorado lizenzierte Certified Public Accountant und besitzt einen Bachelor of Commerce in Rechnungswesen und Wirtschaftsrecht von der Curtin University of Technology. Die Ernennung entspricht Prairies Fokus auf operative Exzellenz, finanzielle Disziplin und starke Governance, während das Unternehmen seine Plattform im Denver-Julesburg Becken ausbaut.
- Appointment of experienced executive with over 20 years in energy sector financial management
- Strong background in implementing strategic financial partnerships and driving operational efficiencies
- Expertise in SOX compliance, treasury management, and financial reporting systems
- None.
HOUSTON, TX, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prairie Operating Co. (Nasdaq: PROP) (the “Company” or “Prairie”) – an independent energy company engaged in the development and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources in the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin – today announced the appointment of Maree K. Delgado, CPA, as Senior Vice President of Accounting & Controller.
With over two decades of experience across financial accounting, regulatory compliance, and risk management, primarily within the energy sector, Ms. Delgado brings a proven track record of building and leading high-performing finance teams through both growth and transformation. Her appointment reflects Prairie’s continued focus on operational excellence, financial discipline, and strong governance as it scales its DJ Basin platform.
Most recently, Ms. Delgado served as E&P Controller at Antero Resources Corporation, where she led all aspects of financial reporting, SOX compliance, treasury, and revenue accounting. During her tenure, she played a critical role in implementing strategic financial partnerships, driving internal efficiencies, and overseeing two major system implementations. Prior to Antero, she held key executive roles at Ultra Petroleum Corp (now PureWest Energy), including Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, where she managed accounting, tax, treasury, and marketing back-office operations through significant corporate transitions.
Ms. Delgado is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Business Law from Curtin University of Technology in Western Australia. She is licensed in the state of Colorado and brings global audit experience from her time at KPMG, where she managed energy-focused audits across multiple continents.
“Maree is a proven leader with deep experience across all facets of energy accounting, financial reporting, and compliance,” said Greg Patton, EVP and CFO of Prairie. “On behalf of the Prairie team, I’d like to welcome her to the team as we continue executing our strategic growth plan.”
About Prairie Operating Co.
Prairie Operating Co. is a Houston-based publicly traded independent energy company engaged in the development and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources in the United States. The Company’s assets and operations are concentrated in the oil and liquids-rich regions of the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin, with a primary focus on the Niobrara and Codell formations. The Company is committed to the responsible development of its oil and natural gas resources and is focused on maximizing returns through consistent growth, capital discipline, and sustainable cash flow generation. More information about the Company can be found at www.prairieopco.com.
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