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Atlas Energy Solutions Appoints Chris Scholla as Chief Operating Officer

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Slice of Energy Team
August 09, 2024

Key Highlights:

  • Chris Scholla appointed as Chief Operating Officer effective August 5, 2024.

  • Scholla's tenure at Atlas includes roles as Chief Supply Chain Officer and VP of Supply Chain and Logistics.

  • Led Atlas’s entry into the oilfield logistics market and strategic growth initiatives.

  • Atlas Energy Solutions operates 12 proppant production facilities and a 42-mile Dune Express conveyor system under construction.

Source (Business Wire)

Notable Quote:

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"Chris has made tremendous contributions to Atlas’s success over his time with our Company, including as Chief Supply Chain Officer. With his leadership, our organization has made great strides in enhancing profitability and operational efficiency. His innovative spirit and commitment to advancing Atlas’s mission and strategy make him the right person to serve as our Chief Operating Officer."

John Turner, President and Chief Executive Officer at Atlas Energy Solutions

Our Take:

The appointment of Chris Scholla as Chief Operating Officer at Atlas Energy Solutions signifies a strategic move to bolster the company's operational excellence. Scholla’s impressive track record, including spearheading the company's foray into the oilfield logistics market, positions him well to lead Atlas in its next growth phase. His deep understanding of supply chain dynamics and logistics innovation will be pivotal as Atlas continues to expand its proppant production and logistics capabilities, particularly with the upcoming launch of the Dune Express conveyor system. This leadership change underscores Atlas’s commitment to leveraging technology and operational efficiency to maintain its competitive edge in the Permian Basin’s proppant market.