Pioneer was a leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company focused primarily on the Permian Basin in West Texas. Known for its large-scale shale operations, operational efficiency, and disciplined capital allocation strategy, Pioneer became one of the most prominent players in U.S. energy production before being acquired by ExxonMobil in 2024.
Andy Cates served on Pioneer’s Board of Directors from 2009–2020, during a period in which the company became one of the top-performing energy stocks in the United States.
Tripadvisor is one of the world’s largest travel guidance platforms, helping consumers discover hotels, restaurants, attractions, and experiences through millions of user-generated reviews and ratings. Founded in 2000, the company generates revenue through advertising, booking referrals, and travel marketplace partnerships, leveraging its global brand recognition and extensive travel content ecosystem. Andy Cates currently serves on the Board of Directors.
Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company that acquires and develops land for single-family homebuilders in high-growth U.S. markets. Backed by D.R. Horton, Inc., the company focuses on delivering finished lots through disciplined land acquisition and infrastructure development strategies.
Ashton Hudson previously served as a director where he sat on the Audit, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committees.
PICO Holdings, Inc. was a publicly traded holding company focused on water resource development, utility operations, and real estate assets in the western United States. The company became known for its strategic ownership of water rights and infrastructure assets before being acquired by Smithfield Foods, Inc. affiliate Air Water Ventures in 2021 and taken private.
Andy Cates served on the Board of Directors from 2016 – 2017 where he helped lead a turnaround that resulted in a 55% increase in the stock price over his tenure.
Live Oak is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed to identify and merge with a high-growth business, typically in sectors aligned with the leadership team’s investment and operating expertise. The company is backed by an experienced management group and focuses on creating long-term shareholder value through strategic acquisitions and operational growth initiatives.
Ashton Hudson currently serves on the Board of Directors.
