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Ascent Resources Appoints Brooks M. Shughart As Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEJan 05, 2026•5 months ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Ascent Resources

Brooks M. Shughart

Oklahoma CityOil And GasNatural ResourcesSoftwareoil & energy

Description

Ascent Resources announced that Brooks M. Shughart will succeed Jeffrey A. Fisher as CEO effective January 31, 2026

Company Information

Company

Ascent Resources

Location

3501 Northwest 63rd Street

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

About

Ascent is one of the largest private producers of natural gas in the United States and is focused on acquiring, developing, and operating natural gas and oil properties located in the Utica Shale in southern Ohio. With a continued focus on good corporate citizenship, Ascent is committed to delivering cleaner burning, affordable energy to our country and the world, while reducing environmental impacts.

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