From staff reports:

Talon LPE recently introduced Sean Atkins as their new Chief Operations Officer, a new role designed to enhance operational strategy, strengthen efficiency, and support long-term growth. Atkins brings more than 30 years of experience in technical compliance, risk management, and operational leadership. He will play a key role in building on Talon LPE’s strong foundation, refining processes, and driving continued success.

Atkins joins Talon LPE after a distinguished career leading health, safety, and environmental (HSE) teams, regulatory compliance initiatives, and operational strategy. Most recently, he served as Vice President of HSE & Sustainability at West Texas Gas (WTG), where he successfully guided complex compliance efforts and helped shape the company’s safety culture.

Before WTG, Atkins spent 15 years at EnLink Midstream, overseeing a team of 70+ subject matter experts in EHS, pipeline integrity, and regulatory affairs​. His career also includes leadership roles at Enterprise Products and Koch Industries, giving him a comprehensive understanding of operational efficiency and industry best practices​.

At Talon LPE, he will focus on streamlining operations, increasing efficiency, and reinforcing a culture of innovation and accountability. Over time, his role will expand to include financial strategy and internal operations, further strengthening Talon LPE’s ability to serve its clients​.

David Prescott, CEO of Talon LPE, highlighted what Sean brings to the company:

“Sean brings the expertise to build on Talon LPE’s strong foundation of reliability and operational excellence. His deep experience in technical compliance, risk management, and operations will help us refine processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen our ability to serve clients at the highest level. Having been on the client side, Sean understands what sets Talon LPE apart and how we can continue to improve and grow.”

Atkins officially joined Talon LPE on February 17, 2025. In his first 90 days, he will focus on understanding the team, fine-tuning operations, and aligning external goals. Prescott believes Atkins’ leadership will enhance Talon LPE’s strong reputation in environmental consulting, drilling, and engineering services.