Our Team

Donnie has 40 years of oil field experience, 32 of which have been with the same company. He has been a part of the evolution of industry practices and standards from the “hands-on” viewpoint of rig-based drilling foreman to that of making decisions from a corporate level. Donnie’s unique background has resulted in his involvement in over 2,000 wells in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. His drilling experience includes everything from vertical SWD to horizontal wells in the Cotton Valley, Haynesville Shale, and James Lime. He has also overseen location construction, site remediation, workover, and completion operations. Donnie has mentored many young engineers and has people skills that make him a pleasure to have as a productive part of the team. He still loves the challenge involved in the process of drilling.

Ken began serving as the Chief Financial Officer for SDS Petroleum Consultants in June of 2018. Ken brings over 40 years of financial sector work experience including roles as a controller, business owner, risk manager and consultant. Ken started his career in 1972 as the Controller for Marshall Pottery. After earning his CPA certification in 1977, Ken utilized the knowledge and experience gained to enter the field of public accounting where he has provided tax, financial and accounting services to clients ranging from individuals to multi-million dollar companies seeking assistance with simple financial record keeping issues to complex tax and accounting matters. Throughout his career Ken has worked for oil and gas clients. He has developed a robust understanding of the financial intricacies and business models used in the industry. Ken has steered SDS financially during our rapid growth into one of the largest and most successful consulting firms in the United States. Ken received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Sam Houston State University in 1972. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant in 1971. Ken is married and the father of 2 adult children. Ken is also very involved in the East Texas community, serving on the boards of several charities as well as donating his time and money to those in need of assistance. Ken is an East Texas native, born in Centerville, he has called Marshal home a majority of his life. Ken’s addition enhances the entire SDS organization. His expertise will balance SDS’ aggressive business plan with a conservative financial philosophy ensuring SDS’ continued growth and stability for years to come.

Wyatt brings over 20 years of Contract Drilling experience to the SDS team. He started his career in procurement with Nabors Drilling in Lafayette, LA before accepting a Marketing and Contracts position in 2005. Following a move to Denver, Wyatt expanded his client base into the Rockies by building his reputation through responsiveness and attention to detail. In 2007, he accepted a position with Pioneer Drilling Company, expanding his responsibilities into Mid-Con and South Texas. In 2013 he was promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing, extending his territory to include Pioneer’s operations in Appalachia and West Texas. After gaining valuable experience in every major U.S. basin, Wyatt was promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 2019. His duties included all major contract negotiations, building strategic initiatives, budgeting, and risk management. Wyatt resides in San Antonio, TX with his wife Jenn, and their three children.

Elizabeth joined our team in August of 2018 after graduating from the University of Texas at Tyler with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a minor in Psychology. She considers herself a Tyler native, having lived there since 2002. Prior to joining our team, she worked in the hospitality and service industries at various establishments in the area. She is an integral part of the SDS Operations team, serving as Executive Assistant, Operations, and Business Development. Her roles and responsibilities at SDS are vast, as she often serves as an intermediary between the Administrative and Operations departments. She is dynamic in her responsibilities, which can change at a moment’s notice. Some of her responsibilities include generating and updating resumes sent and received for current and future consultants. She is the point of contact for vendor relations, handles invoicing for project management, and is involved in the negotiation and completion of MSAs and other legal contracts. She also tracks and records data and information as it pertains to the company as well as the Oil and Gas Industry. Her ability to learn and adapt to the constantly growing needs and success of the company makes her an essential part of the team. She looks forward to being a part of the continued growth and success of SDS Petroleum Consultants.

Brad Hunsucker is a highly skilled and results-driven oil and gas engineer with extensive experience in various aspects of drilling and well operations. With a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility, Brad has made significant contributions throughout his career as a drilling engineer, production engineer, and wells engineer.

As a production engineer, Brad was responsible for optimizing production and identifying opportunities for improvement. He led day-to-day field operations, managed LOE budgets, and delivered AFE estimates. His proactive approach to production optimization helped maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.

Brad also played a critical role on a well integrity team tasked with identifying, evaluating, and remediating problem wellbores in the Gulf Coast Region. He coordinated surveillance plans that included over 400 temperature surveys per year and assessed wellbore integrity for future field development plans. His expertise in wellbore treatments and stimulations, as well as his experience with P&A and TA operations, helped ensure the success of the project.

As a drilling engineer, Brad has designed safe and cost-effective drilling procedures for CO2 environments and planned and executed intercept wells using passive and active ranging tools. His experience in new drill design, completion and re-completion design, artificial lift design and installation, and downhole risk assessment has helped him successfully execute numerous projects from concept to finished product. He has also performed post-well analysis to identify areas for improvement in performance and costs. Brad is a great addition to SDS Petroleum Consultants and will bring his team-oriented and results-driven approach to SDS.

Tom’s career began with Halliburton in 1974. During his 32-year tenure with Halliburton, Tom developed a particular expertise in the areas of cased hole stimulation, completion operations, and fracturing design. Proficient in all aspects of on-site well management, Tom spent 4 years in New Mexico for Halliburton as the manager of HRM and TCP Facilities. In addition to managing on-site crews, he is accomplished in the areas of field design and execution for stimulation, acid, casing, and completion operations. Tom worked on all product lines as an account leader and technical advisor. After leaving Halliburton in 2006, he managed the completion operations for 14 rigs in the Haynesville Shale for EOG Resources.

Matthew completed his Masters of Business Administration from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2009 after receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in geology in 2005. His academic achievements are important contributors to the success he enjoys as a contract geologist with geo-steering experience in Haynesville, Bossier, Utica, Eagleford Shale, Cotton Valley Sand, and Mississippi Lime. He has been responsible for the geology on up to 4 wells at a time, mapping and analyzing formation hazards and depths, detailed log analyses, and well planning and drilling and completion procedures throughout the East Texas and Louisiana.

Ken has over 45 years of experience ranging from wrenching rods on a workover rig to managing a multi-jackup operation in West Africa. His expertise and experience have allowed him the opportunity to oversee location construction on every terrain imaginable, including desert, jungle, mountain, and open plains. His highly developed interpersonal skills ensure every job is conducted smoothly and efficiently. He has worked with all types of well geometry and BHA / Bit configurations, and has worked on high-pressure / high-temperature wells and most types of drilling fluids.