AXP Energy is led by a dynamic management team with a proven track record in the oil and gas exploration industry. With more than 100 years of combined experience, AXP Energy’s executives are internationally recognized for their breadth of knowledge and innovative vision.
Mr. Timothy B. Hart
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Hart joined the AXP Energy management team in 2011 as the General Manager of the Eastern Business Unit. After successfully driving production to an all time high through numerous lease acquisitions and production enhancements he was promoted to Vice President. Through his efforts in this role he was successful in transitioning the Eastern Business Unit from a gas exploration business into a cash flow positive oil and gas producer. In 2015 Mr. Hart was promoted to Chief Operating Officer where he was responsible for the performance and development of AXP Energy’s oil and gas portfolio spanning across Colorado, Kentucky, Mississippi and Texas. After his contribution to the successful transformation of the company into a very low cost, highly productive, “do it yourself” drilling and exploration company, he was promoted to Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director in 2016.
Mr. Hart has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Penn State University (PSU) with an extensive professional history in business and technology. He has held numerous senior level management positions with expertise in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Technical Project Management, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Operational Efficiency, Process Development, and Budget Development & Compliance.
Mr. Hart brings a strong management, engineering and technology background to the Oil and Gas Industry and has worked with numerous local vendors to improve their processes and service offerings to accommodate the enhanced technical, safety and environmental requirements of our business.
Mr. Lonny Haugen, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Lonny Haugen has been a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for 35 years. He received his education at the University of North Dakota where he has a degree in business administration with advanced studies in accounting.
For the past 13 years, he has been in private practice as President of CFOColorado. Under his successful leadership, CFOColorado has mentored hundreds of businesses owners with their accounting and financial needs.
Mr. Haugen is an industry leader with 40 years of experience in a variety of finance, accounting and corporate management positions. He has been the Chief Financial Officer for several oil & gas exploration companies. His depth of financial expertise and experience adds significant value to AXP Energy as it grows into a significant oil and gas producer in the United States.
Ms. Liz Harkins
Petroleum Engineer
Elizabeth (Liz) Harkins joined AXP Energy in April 2014, participating in the planning, development and operations activities in the Pathfinder field of Colorado. Here, she has held various positions of responsibility which include field accounting, purchasing, inventory control, facility engineering and field operations. Ms Harkins brings over 25 years of oil and gas operations experience from Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas and Colorado. She also acquired 10 years of coal mine operations experience in Arkansas. Prior to joining AXP Energy, Ms. Harkins held a series of engineering positions in exploration and development with El Paso Natural Gas Co., Amoco, Harper Oil Co., Apache Corp., and Mid-America Mining. While at Apache, Ms Harkins was appointed Operations Manager over the Anadarko Basin and later became District Manager of the Western Oklahoma Region.
Ms Harkins received her Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology (prev. NM School of Mines) and was a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Oklahoma. She is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, and Independent Petroleum Association of America.