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Kent Christopherson

Kent Christopherson

United States Christopherson Energy

Bio

Kent Christopherson has more than 45 years of M&A integration, operations, project development, engineering, and C- Suite management experience in the midstream and upstream business.

Prior to the formation of Christopherson Energy, Mr. Christopherson served as Vice President of Engineering for Oxy Midstream Strategic Development LLC., where he was part of the executive team that developed the 420 mile, 306,000 bpd BridgeTex crude oil pipeline from the Permian Basin to Houston and the Texas City refineries. Oxy Midstream Strategic Development executed $1.7 Billion in midstream projects over 4 years. Mr. Christopherson has also served as Vice President-Chief Operations Officer of the general partner of Hiland Holdings and Hiland Partners LP developing midstream infrastructure.

CEO of the Year 2026 COTY

GLOBAL Season Rank Move Points
2026 #1011 - <10
Title to be awarded: World CEO of the Year 2026
NATIONAL Season Rank Move Points
2026 #85 - <10
Title to be awarded: United States CEO of the Year 2026
REGIONAL Season Rank Move Points
2026 #1 - <10
Title to be awarded: South Dakota CEO of the Year 2026
LOCAL Season Rank Move Points
2026 #1 - <10
Title to be awarded: Rapid City CEO of the Year 2026
Ranking History
Season Rank Points
2025 #530 <10

Performance Excellence Award 2026 PEA

Season Rank Points
2026 #1011 <10

Corporate Support Award 2026 CSA

Season Rank Points
2026 #1011 <10
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People’s Choice Award 2026 PCA

Season Rank Points
2026 #1011 <10

All-Time Rankings

Current Rank Peak Total Points
#1011 #1632 in 2025 <10