Derrick May

Driving responsible growth in oil and natural gas through disciplined acquisitions, strategic development, and long term partnerships built on trust and performance.

Years of Leadership

President & CEO

Optimum Energy Partners LLC

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Optimum Energy Partners LLC

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company is built on disciplined execution, responsible operations, and long term value creation across the energy sector.

Core Values

Integrity
Respect
Excellence
Dedication
Responsibility

About

Steady leadership.
Clear direction.

As President and Chief Executive Officer of Optimum Energy Partners LLC, I take a steady, hands on approach to leadership. For me, strategic oversight must go hand in hand with a close understanding of how strong energy businesses are built and sustained.

Just as important, I believe strong companies are shaped by the people behind them. My leadership style emphasizes clarity, trust, and consistency, creating an environment where teams can perform with confidence and where growth is measured not only by results, but by the strength of the foundation supporting them. This includes providing robust tools and resources to help each employee meet position-related objectives and personal goals, while upholding the company’s foundational values.

Expertise

Leadership in
Practice

Built through hands-on experience in oil and natural gas, with a steady focus on sound execution, responsible growth, and long term value.

Strategic Leadership

Derrick May brings clear, long-term thinking to energy investments, aligning strategy, capital, and execution to create durable value.

Operational Excellence

A hands-on operator, Derrick focuses on efficiency, ensuring assets run reliably, safely, and profitably across changing market conditions.

Energy Sector Expertise

With experience in oil and natural gas, Derrick combines technical insight and market awareness to identify opportunities in the evolving energy landscape.

Team Development

Derrick builds accountable, high-performing teams by fostering ownership and continuous learning, driving both individual growth and organizational success.

Risk Management

Through disciplined frameworks and careful analysis, Derrick manages risk proactively, protecting capital while enabling steady growth in dynamic markets.

Growth Strategy

Derrick pursues disciplined growth by identifying high-value opportunities and scaling strategically, balancing expansion with stability.

Partners

Driving transformation in energy

Optimum Energy Partners LLC

Optimum Energy Partners is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on acquiring, developing, and operating energy assets. With a strong emphasis on responsible value creation, disciplined execution, and long-term growth, the firm delivers investment opportunities backed by industry expertise, transparency, and consistent client-focused communication.

Invest In Energy

Invest In Energy is an educational platform designed to help individuals understand oil and gas investments. It offers insights into market dynamics, investment processes, timelines, and risks, empowering investors with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in an evolving energy landscape.

Optimum Energy Partners Blogs

The Optimum Energy Partners Blog serves as a thought leadership hub, featuring expert perspectives on energy investing, market trends, and industry fundamentals. It is an amalgamation of Optimum Energy Partners and Invest In Energy, offering practical guidance, analysis, and education for both new and experienced investors.

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