Tobin Gelbs

Tobin Gelbs is an Associate at SailingStone Capital Partners LLC, working from Houston, Texas, where he provides in-depth investment analysis with a focus on the natural resources sector, particularly energy and upstream oil and gas assets. In this capacity, he supports the firm's research and portfolio management functions by evaluating opportunities across unconventional and deepwater hydrocarbons, leveraging his technical and industry expertise.

Prior to joining SailingStone in 2021, Tobin gained hands-on experience in production engineering, operations, and planning at BHP, where he led field-based operations teams for unconventional assets and served as a key contact for deepwater installations. This operational background equips him with a practical understanding of the drivers and risks within large-scale resource investments.

Tobin holds a B.S. in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M University, has passed the CFA Level III exam, and is pursuing an MBA from Rice University, underscoring his analytical acumen and commitment to professional growth. His expertise spans technical asset evaluation, financial modeling, and investment analysis within the upstream energy space, and he is recognized for his contributions at the intersection of engineering and finance in resource investing.