EY US unveils Jordan Jayson of U.S. Energy Development Corporation as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 Southwest Award finalist
Fort Worth, TX – April 23, 2025 – U.S. Energy Development Corporation is proud to announce that CEO Jordan Jayson has been named a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 Southwest Award, which honors visionary leaders driving innovation and long-term value creation in their industries.
“I am deeply honored to be recognized among such inspiring leaders by EY’s Entrepreneur Of The Year program,” said Jordan Jayson, CEO of U.S. Energy Development Corporation. “This acknowledgment is a testament to the incredible dedication and passion of our entire team, as we collectively build upon our shared vision to create a lasting legacy of innovation, growth, and sustainable value for our stakeholders, community, and industry.”
Founded in 1980, U.S. Energy Development Corporation is a leading privately held exploration and production company focused on developing oil and gas projects for itself and its partners. Headquartered in the Stockyards of Fort Worth, Texas, the company strategically deploys capital to develop long-life, high-quality energy assets, leveraging advanced technology and operational expertise to optimize performance and drive sustainable growth. Under Jordan Jayson’s leadership, U.S. Energy has significantly expanded its asset portfolio, recently highlighted by a transformative $390 million acquisition in the Permian Basin. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in U.S. Energy’s ongoing growth trajectory, reflecting the firm’s successful deployment of over $3 billion in capital since inception. With plans to deploy up to $1 billion in capital this year alone, the company continues to strategically position itself as an innovative leader in the energy sector, focused on long-term value creation and sustainable growth.
Regional award winners will be announced June 21 during a special celebration in Dallas and will become lifetime members of an esteemed community of Entrepreneur Of The Year alumni from around the world.
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Since 1980, U.S. Energy has invested in, operated, and/or drilled more than 2,400 wells in 13 states and Canada; deploying over $1.5 billion on behalf of our partners.