President
As President of Pony Global Energy, John Paul Merritt is building upon a well-established career as a CEO and thought-leader in the energy industry. Most notably, Mr. Merritt is the Founder and CEO of Pony Oil, a renowned mineral investment firm based in Texas. In addition to his pursuits in energy extraction, trading, investing, and technology, Merritt is the Founder and Chairman of Merritt Plus, a family office with investments spanning real estate, space technology, hospitality, restaurants, biodegradable plastic manufacturing, and a myriad of other ventures.
Chief legal counsel
Bryan Gordon is General Counsel at Pony Global Energy. Prior to PGE, Mr. Gordon honed his expertise at renowned energy companies Chesapeake Energy and Gulfport Energy Corporation. Before that he served as Assistant General Counsel at Flywheel Energy. At PGE, Mr. Gordon ensures regulatory compliance and guides the company through complex legal matters. Mr.Gordon holds a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Oklahoma, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from Duke University.
