BRYAN SHEFFIELD, Managing Partner, Formentera Partners

Bryan Sheffield graduated from SMU in 2001 with a b.b.a. in finance. He is the founder and Managing Partner of Formentera Partners, an energy-focused investment firm based in Austin, Texas, where he actively oversees sourcing, execution, fundraising, and all aspects of asset operations.

Before Formentera, Sheffield founded Parsley Energy, an independent oil and gas company, where he served in various roles including CEO, Chairman of the Board, and Executive Chairman. Parsley Energy was acquired by Pioneer Natural Resources in 2021.

Early in his career, Sheffield worked as an investment banker in Sydney, Australia. He then Went on to work as a commodities trader in Chicago with first continental trading.

Credited with leading the second-most successful exploration and production ipo in History, Sheffield was recognized in Forbes' 40 under 40 and as Austin Business Journal's CEO of the year. He serves on the board of the Greater Austin Crime Commission and is a Member of the Texas Business Leadership Council.

Mr. Sheffield is a co-owner of Austin FC, a professional soccer team, and the founder of the Dropshot series, an organization that hosts pro-tennis tournaments for young athletes.

At SMU, Sheffield was honored with the Cox Outstanding Young Alumni Award in 2016. He serves on the Maguire Energy Institute advisory board, and the Cox School Executive Board, and became a member of the SMU Board of Trustees in 2024.

Sharoll M. Sheffield collaborates with the family office, marbella interests, on the family's personal interests, and focuses on philanthropic giving. The Sheffields have become generous advocates for the millions of neglected and abandoned animals around the world. Sharoll is a native of Spain.

The Sheffields have generously supported the Cox School as well as athletics. In 2014, they committed to creating the Scott Sheffield Energy Investment Lab in the Maguire Energy Institute in honor of Bryan's father, veteran energy industry leader Scott Sheffield. In March 2021, they made a principal gift to support the Cox School of Business renovation and expansion to establish Bryan S. Sheffield Hall, which will provide students with innovative learning environments.