Robin Fielder
About Robin H. Fielder
Robin H. Fielder (age 44) is an independent director of Select Water Solutions (WTTR) with board service since November 2022. She holds a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M, is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas, and brings deep energy transition and sustainability expertise from executive roles at Talos Energy, Noble Midstream Partners, Western Midstream, and Anadarko Petroleum .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE: TALO) | EVP, Low Carbon Strategy & Chief Sustainability Officer; lead executive for carbon capture and sequestration (Talos Low Carbon Solutions) | Dec 2021 – Mar 2024 | Oversaw ESG/sustainability initiatives and reporting; led CCS portfolio (divested to TotalEnergies) |
| Noble Midstream Partners LP | President, CEO and Director of the general partner (after serving as President & COO) | Jan 2020 – Oct 2020 (director/CEO); Jan 2020 – Oct 2020 (COO) | Led general partner and midstream operations |
| Western Midstream Partners LP (NYSE: WES) | President, CEO and Director of general partners; President/Director (earlier) | Nov 2018 – Aug 2019 (CEO/Director); Nov 2018 – Jan 2019 (President/Director) | Led general partner boards of public MLPs |
| Anadarko Petroleum Corporation | SVP, Midstream; VP, Investor Relations; IR Director; Corporate Planning; Exploration/Operations Engineering | 2013 – 2019 (various roles) | Operations leadership and IR expertise |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| PRAGMA energy advisory board | Member | Current |
| Women Corporate Directors (WCD) | Member | Current |
| National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) | Member | Current |
| Greater Houston March of Dimes | Board member | Since 2019 |
| KBH Energy Center, McCombs School of Business (UT Austin) | Executive council member | Current |
Board Governance
- Committee assignments: Audit Committee (member); Nominating, Governance & Sustainability (NG&S) Committee (member) .
- Independence: Board determined Fielder is independent under NYSE rules; only the CEO is non-independent .
- Attendance: In 2024, the Board met 7 times; Audit 4, Compensation 4, NG&S 3; every director attended at least 75% of applicable meetings, and all directors attended the 2024 Annual Meeting .
- Audit committee expertise: Board designated certain members as “financial experts” (Burnett, Cope, Roberts, Thacker); Fielder is financially literate with accounting/related financial management expertise but not designated a financial expert .
- Lead Independent Director: Richard A. Burnett, appointed in March 2023; independent directors meet in regular executive sessions .
| Committee | Role | Independence/Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Member | Independent; financially literate; accounting/financial management expertise (not designated “financial expert”) |
| NG&S Committee | Member | Independent; governance and sustainability oversight |
Fixed Compensation
- Non‑employee director program (2024): annual cash retainer $70,000; Audit Chair +$20,000; Compensation Chair +$15,000; NG&S Chair +$10,000; Lead Director +$20,000; Chairman +$100,000; directors eligible for annual restricted share grants valued at $150,000, typically one‑year vest .
- Fielder’s 2024 cash fees and stock award totals:
| Year | Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) | Stock Awards ($) | Total ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,777 | $151,477 (16,447 restricted shares granted May 7, 2024; grant-date price $9.21) | $227,254 |
Performance Compensation
- Equity mix: Annual restricted shares (time-based, typically 1-year vest), not performance-based; grant on May 7, 2024 of 16,447 restricted shares vests May 7, 2025 .
- Stock ownership guidelines: Non‑employee director guideline is 5x annual base retainer; all directors have satisfied minimum levels or are on track within the five-year compliance window .
| Grant Date | Award Type | Shares/Units | Grant-Date Fair Value ($) | Vesting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | Restricted Shares | 16,447 | $151,477 (based on $9.21 closing price) | Fully vests May 7, 2025 |
| Role | Ownership Guideline | Compliance Status |
|---|---|---|
| Non‑Employee Director | 5x annual base retainer | All directors have satisfied minimum or are on track by the 5‑year deadline |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Current Board Service | Prior Board Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select Water Solutions (WTTR) | Yes (Independent Director) | — | Committees: Audit; NG&S |
| Public Company Boards (other) | None | Noble Midstream Partners LP (general partner director); Western Midstream Partners LP (general partner director) | Prior roles included serving as director of general partners of public MLPs |
| Compensation Committee Interlocks | None involving Fielder | — | Company discloses interlocks for certain directors; none reference Fielder |
No related‑party transactions involving Fielder are disclosed; the proxy lists transactions tied to other executives/entities, not Fielder .
Expertise & Qualifications
- Energy transition and sustainability leadership (carbon capture & sequestration, ESG reporting) .
- Executive operations, midstream leadership, and investor relations experience across Anadarko, Western Midstream, Noble Midstream, Talos .
- Registered Professional Engineer (Texas) with petroleum engineering degree (Texas A&M) .
- Governance memberships (WCD, NACD) and policy advisory roles (PRAGMA; KBH Energy Center) .
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Shares Beneficially Owned | Percent of Voting Power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin H. Fielder | 43,457 Class A shares | <1% (denoted “*”) | As of record date March 6, 2025 |
- Unvested director equity as of Dec 31, 2024: 16,447 restricted shares outstanding for each non‑employee director (including Fielder) .
- Insider trading and anti‑hedging/pledging policy: Hedging prohibited; pledging requires Audit Committee pre‑approval .
Governance Assessment
- Board effectiveness: Fielder strengthens energy transition, sustainability, and midstream operational competence on Audit and NG&S committees; independent status with strong attendance supports governance quality .
- Alignment: Director equity (time‑based RS) and a 5x retainer ownership guideline provide alignment; beneficial ownership is modest but within expected director ranges with guideline compliance tracked .
- Conflicts/Red flags: No related‑party transactions or interlocks involving Fielder disclosed; company maintains robust clawback (for executives), anti‑hedging/pledging policies, and annual say‑on‑pay with strong shareholder support (context for governance environment) .