Executive Vice President (EVP) of Project Delivery / Operations

Dwayne Pennington is a senior industrial project and operations executive with nearly four decades of experience leading complex capital programs from 50M to 10B across oil & gas, energy, renewables, and manufacturing. He combines deep field credibility with boardroom-level perspective, overseeing end‑to‑end project delivery, commissioning and startup, turnarounds, and ongoing operations to protect P&L, schedule, and asset integrity.

Recognized as a builder of high‑performing PMOs, Dwayne elevates project governance, risk management, and Advanced Work Packaging to create scalable, repeatable delivery frameworks for multi‑project portfolios. He is a proven champion of digital transformation, integrating Primavera P6, Power BI, and advanced data analytics into real‑time dashboards that give owners and executives clear visibility from the portfolio level down to the workface.

Throughout his career with blue‑chip organizations such as ExxonMobil, Cargill, Valero, BP, and Marathon, Dwayne has led major project recovery efforts and turnarounds, consistently improving safety performance, compressing schedules, and optimizing total installed cost. Trusted as a senior advisor and escalation point, he builds durable executive relationships with owners and EPC partners, aligning diverse stakeholders around clear outcomes and disciplined execution.

Dwayne helps organizations bring discipline and clarity to complex project environments by aligning teams, standardizing execution, and strengthening decision-making with real-time data.

His experience across owner, contractor, and field leadership roles enables him to bridge strategy and execution while improving delivery consistency, margin performance, and client confidence.

CTO / Chief Technology Officer

Lawrence Boysen is a veteran technology executive with over 25 years of experience in enterprise IT, digital transformation, and cybersecurity, particularly in the energy, industrial, and construction sectors. As CTO of CxSO-OGMP, Lawrence leads the development and execution of our technology roadmap, leveraging AI, IoT, cloud, and data strategies to optimize project performance and decision-making.

Prior to joining CxSO-OGMP, he directed large-scale technology modernization efforts—including secure cloud infrastructure, ERP systems, and business intelligence platforms—that drove efficiency, transparency, and compliance. He also holds a U.S. patent for technology innovation in energy.

At CxSO-OGMP, Lawrence is responsible for integrating digital tools that weld field operations, project management, and enterprise systems into a unified ecosystem—delivering predictive analytics, automation, and real-time visibility across mission-critical initiatives.

Director of Project Management

Michelle Thompson, a seasoned executive with 15+ years in Oil & Gas, Energy, and Manufacturing, drives strategic project portfolios for operational excellence and sustainable growth. As Director of Project Management reporting to the CEO, she oversees multimillion-dollar initiatives—from upstream exploration and refinery expansions to manufacturing plant upgrades—ensuring seamless execution from inception through commissioning and handover.

Championing integrated project management, Michelle aligns complex workflows with organizational goals using tools like SAP, P6 scheduling, and procurement platforms to optimize $100M+ budgets, mitigate risks, and cut delays by 20%+. Her expertise in enterprise-wide document control systems guarantees 100% regulatory compliance (e.g., PACE standards), fosters real-time collaboration, and eliminates gaps in traceability and knowledge management.

Under her leadership, teams achieve 10% cost savings via innovative vendor negotiations, 95%+ client satisfaction through stakeholder dashboards, and scalable frameworks incorporating innovations like energy-efficient drilling and automation. Her data-driven risk assessments and post-project reviews yield optimization playbooks that enhance ROI and adaptability amid supply chain disruptions.

Passionate about cross-functional collaboration and accountability, Michelle mentors emerging leaders and advances sustainable practices in a sector expecting 1.5 million barrels per day in global liquids growth by 2025. Her vision: Transforming challenges into opportunities for resilient, high-impact infrastructure.