August 12
Jacob Bunn, Chief Commercial Officer at UTEX Industries, never imagined he’d build a career in oil and gas. Growing up in the small town of Brownwood, Texas, as a first-generation college graduate, he studied political science with no clear roadmap for the future. His career began in drilling, where years of operational and commercial experience gave him a front-row seat to one of the industry’s most demanding sectors. But Jacob’s defining characteristic has never been following a predetermined path—it’s been recognizing opportunity when it appears. A chance conversation at a gym inspired him to pursue an MBA at SMU, not because he needed another credential, but because he wanted to prove to himself that he was capable of more. That decision ultimately reshaped his career, opening doors through relationships, networking, and an entirely new perspective on leadership.
