David G. Withrow – Managing Partner – Management
Founder of Edison Operating Company in 2011. Over thirty years of industry experience in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. B.A. in Petroleum Geology and MBA from Wichita State University.
Contact David at david@edisonopco.com
Bill Partridge – Controller – Accounting Department
Manage all accounting and financial functions of EOC’s accounting department. Licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of Texas. BBA in Accounting from Wichita State University. Over 37 years of experience in a variety of industries, including oil & gas, telecommunications, restaurants and hospitality, HOA management, and advertising.
Contact Bill at bill@edisonopco.com
Sarah Starbuck – Accounting Assistant – Accounting Department
Accounting professional who values accuracy, consistency, and building genuine working relationships. Spent two decades as a licensed esthetician and successful salon owner, building a reputation for exceptional client service and small-business leadership. Enjoys roles blending analytical mindset with her people-focused background, bringing a steady, thoughtful presence to her team.
Contact Sarah at sarah@edisonopco.com
Kyle I. Griffin, RPL – Land and A&D Manager – Land Department
Manage EOC leasing acquisition business and property acquisition strategy. B.S. in Agricultural Economics from Oklahoma State University. Memberships include the national American Association of Professional Landmen, ADAM-OKC – Acquisitions, Divestitures and Mergers Energy Network, and regional Wichita Association of Petroleum Landmen. Fourteen years of industry experience.
Contact Kyle at kyle@edisonopco.com
Brooke Withrow – Royalty Acquisitions – Land Department
Researches and analyzes royalty acquisitions. Assists in the complete transaction process. She has a B.A. and M.A. from the University of Oklahoma. Memberships include the national American Association of Professional Landmen, ADAM Energy Forum-Dallas and the Women’s Energy Network-North Texas Chapter.
Contact Brooke at brooke@edisonopco.com
Brian J. McCoy – Operations Manager – Field Operations
Twenty years of experience directing and managing all drilling, completion and operations of producing properties located in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. B.S. in Education from Emporia State University and MBA from Baker University.
Contact Brian at bjm.windriver@yahoo.com
Dallas Preston – Field Supervisor – Field Operations
Over forty-two years of experience in completion engineering, field supervision, operational management, and investing in oil and gas properties. Dallas manages our daily property, service, and completion operations.
Contact Dallas at dallasprestonj@gmail.com
Adam T. Kennedy – Geophysical Manager – Exploration Department
Fifteen years of experience in well site supervision, prospecting, and geophysical interpretation. Responsible for prospect generation and managing geophysical projects. B.S. in Geology from Wichita State University.
Contact Adam at adam@edisonopco.com
Derek Patterson – Geologist – Exploration Department
Twelve years of experience in well site supervision, prospecting and data maintenance. Handles a variety of tasks related to our operations and has supervised the drilling of over 100 wells in Kansas and Colorado. He has a B.S. in Geology from Fort Hays State University.
Contact Derek at derek@edisonopco.com