Trevor Howard serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Kinetik Holdings Inc., a leading midstream energy company focused on natural gas and crude oil infrastructure in the Permian Basin. In this pivotal role, Howard oversees all financial operations, including strategic planning, capital allocation, investor relations, and risk management, driving the company's growth amid dynamic energy markets. His leadership has been instrumental in executing key financings and optimizing the balance sheet to support Kinetik's expansion of processing, transportation, and water management services. With over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, Howard brings a wealth of expertise from his tenure at Occidental Petroleum Corporation, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Development. There, he led high-impact transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures totaling billions in value, while spearheading financial modeling and strategic initiatives that enhanced shareholder returns. Earlier in his career at Occidental, he held progressive finance roles, honing his skills in budgeting, forecasting, and treasury operations. Howard holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin. His strategic acumen and proven track record in navigating complex financial landscapes have positioned Kinetik for sustained profitability and innovation, earning him recognition as a key executive in the midstream industry.