Ultra Petroleum Appoints David Honeyfield as CFO

Ultra Petroleum informed that David Honeyfield has been appointed to serve as CFO of the gas producer with assets in Wyoming’s Green River Basin.

A press release from the energy company engaged in domestic natural gas and oil exploration, development and production said that Honeyfield has over 25 years of experience in the energy and natural resources fields with a strong background in accounting and the corporate management of public oil and gas companies.

Most recently, Honeyfield served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of PDC Energy, Inc. and Chief Financial Officer of Jonah Energy LLC.  He has also served in various leadership roles including President and Chief Financial Officer of Intrepid Potash, Inc., Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of SM Energy, and Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of Cimarex Energy Co.  

Ultra Petroleum also appointed Andrew Kidd as General Counsel of the company.  Andrew Kidd has over 29 years of experience advising clients in the energy industry with a strong background in managing legal risk related to oil and gas operations, drilling and development, as well as experience in corporate and project finance, and mergers and acquisitions.

Kidd serves on the boards of directors of Highpoint Resources Corporation and Genon Americas Generation, Inc., and has been providing legal consulting services to institutional investors in the energy industry.

“We are excited to have David and Andrew join the Ultra Petroleum executive team,” said Mr. CEO Brad Johnson. “Both have extensive backgrounds in the oil and gas industry and I am confident that their expertise and leadership will immediately contribute to the future growth and success of Ultra.”