Executive search built on energy sector knowledge — not just recruiting process. We bring firsthand industry understanding to every engagement, so you spend less time educating your search partner and more time evaluating the right candidates.
There’s no shortage of recruiting firms happy to search LinkedIn for your next hire. What’s harder to find is a partner who understands the difference between an upstream operator and a midstream commercial director — who can have a credible conversation with a candidate about reservoir economics or energy regulatory strategy, and who knows what “right fit” means in a sector where technical judgment and cultural alignment both matter enormously.
As a member of the Sanford Rose Associates® network, we combine firsthand sector knowledge with a proven retained search methodology and national reach — giving our clients local depth and national scale without having to choose between them.
“Recruiting starts with understanding the business — not just the job description.”
— Melissa Hooper, Founder & CEO, Energy People Group
Meet Melissa Hooper
Melissa Hooper
Melissa brings 18+ years of experience at the intersection of energy sector business operations and talent strategy — much of it in the Permian Basin, one of the most demanding and dynamic energy markets in the country. Her background in recruiting, compensation, and workforce analytics means she understands not just who you’re looking for, but why that person matters to your organization’s trajectory.
- Midland, Texas — Heart of the Permian Basin
- 18+ Years in Energy Sector Talent Operations
- Member, Sanford Rose Associates® Network
Our Network
Energy People Group operates as a proud member of the Sanford Rose Associates® network — one of the most established executive search networks in North America, with 60+ years of proven methodology behind it.
When you work with us, you get the accountability of a boutique firm that knows your sector, backed by the resources and reach of a national network. Retained search, rigorous process, long-term fit.