U.S. Energy’s Brandon Standifird (CFO) Named an Honoree in Oil and Gas Investor 2020 Forty Under 40 in Energy

November 6, 2020

U.S. Energy Development Corporation CFO recognized as champion of next generation of oil & gas professionals 

WHAT: Oil and Gas Investor has named Brandon Standifird, chief financial officer of U.S. Energy Development Corporation, an honoree in the magazine’s annual Forty Under 40 in Energy. The honor recognizes industry executives across exploration and production (E&P), oilfield services, acquisitions and divestitures (A&D), midstream, law and finance industries who demonstrate impressive entrepreneurial spirit, creative problem solving, leadership and community involvement. 

“It is an honor to be recognized as an influential leader alongside such talented and accomplished energy professionals,” said Standifird. “I am proud of what I have been able to achieve in my career thus far, and I look forward to many more years of growth and success with U.S. Energy.”

“We are very proud Brandon has been recognized for his outstanding contributions within the energy industry,” said Jordan Jayson, chairman and chief executive officer,  U.S. Energy. “Brandon’s leadership and financial knowledge have been a tremendous asset to our firm, and we are pleased to have him as part of our executive leadership team. This is a well deserved honor.”

WHEN: Oil and Gas Investor announced the 2020 Forty Under 40 honorees on October 23. The Forty Under 40 website includes a video interview with Brandon and other special features for all of the honorees. Profiles of each individual can also be found in a special supplement to the November 2020 issue of Oil and Gas Investor.

About U.S. Energy Development Corporation

U.S. Energy Development Corporation is a privately held oil and gas operator established in 1980 which provides direct investments in energy. Over the past 40 years, the firm has invested in, operated and/or drilled more than 2,400 wells in 13 states and Canada. The firm has deployed more than $1.5 billion on behalf of its partners. Today, U.S. Energy is one of the largest sponsors of direct energy investments. 

About Hart Energy

For more than 40 years, Hart Energy has delivered market-leading insights to investors and energy industry professionals. The Houston-based company produces award-winning magazines (such as Oil and Gas Investor and E&P); online news and data services; in-depth industry conferences (like the DUG™ series); GIS data sets and mapping solutions; and research and consulting services. For information, visit http://hartenergy.com.

Press Inquiries: pr@usedc.com

Brandon Standifird CFO

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