Pioneer Natural Resources Veteran Joey Hall Joins Crescent Energy as COO

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Crescent Energy Company (NYSE: CRGY) (“Crescent” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of J.D. (“Joey”) Hall as Chief Operating Officer, effective June 2, 2025.

Mr. Hall most recently served as Executive Vice President of Operations at Pioneer Natural Resources Company, where he was also a member of the Executive Committee. During his multi-decade career at Pioneer, Mr. Hall held leadership roles overseeing development and operational strategy in multiple regions, including the Eagle Ford and Permian Basin. Mr. Hall received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University and is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Hall and his family support a number of non-profit organizations and cofounded the nonprofit Will to Cure ALD.

Joey Hall said, “I am excited to join the Crescent team and a company I see as one of the best-positioned growth stories in the energy sector. I look forward to working with the team to scale operational capabilities and drive sustainable, long-term growth. Our focus will remain on delivering strong financial results while advancing innovation, environmental responsibility, and a culture of safety and operational excellence.”

David Rockecharlie, Chief Executive Officer of Crescent, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Joey Hall to the Crescent team. Joey is a proven leader and trusted teammate with a world-class track record of operational success. Crescent continues to build on our leading combination of investing and operating expertise, enabling us to advance our investment grade ambitions and deliver long-term value to our shareholders.”

About Crescent Energy Company

Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value for shareholders through a disciplined growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life, balanced portfolio combines stable cash flows from low-decline production with deep, high-quality development inventory. Our activities are focused in Texas and the Rocky Mountain region. For additional information, please visit www.crescentenergyco.com.

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