About Us

The Pay-it-Forward Networking Programs (PiFNP) guiding principle is drawn from this passage in the Bible, “Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others“ Philippians 2:4.  Read the original LinkedIn article that describes the PiFNP Mission and History.

PiFNP is 100% volunteer organization: 

Many creative, talented, and effective professionals have come together to conceptualize and put into action these programs designed to keep you engaged, learning, teaching, networking and helping others. Get plugged in by registering for a “Pay-it-Forward Training” events listed to the right or through eventbrite.com, where you can search for Pay-it-Forward Training. At the event, ask a leader how you can get involved and contribute to helping others. Everyone is invited to join our team of volunteers, if you have the heart and the time to help others.

You may contact any of the leaders directly or email us if you would like to collaborate with us.

Pay-it-Forward Networking Programs Explained

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Pay-it-forward Leaders in Houston

Julie Bonner
PiFNP Leader – Membership Leader
Oil & Gas Professional – Drilling, Completions, Production Operations,and Multilateral Well Expertise
julie@pifnp.com
linkedin.com/in/jabonner

Wayne Kotovsky
PiFNP Leader – Event Coordinator
Sr. Drilling Engineer
waynekotovsky@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/waynekotovsky

Kathy Roldan
PiFNP Leader – Training Coordinator – Networking Leader
Senior Geophysicist | Unconventional & Conventional Resources | Interpretation |
nkathyroldan@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathyroldan/

Geoffrey Woodham
PiFNP Leader – Welcoming Team/SPE MiT
Petroleum / Reservoir Engineering Manager Focussed on Oil and Gas Production Optimization
woodhamgrg@msn.com
linkedin.com/in/geoffreywoodham

Meisong Yan
PiFNP Leader – Training Coordinator
Independent PE-RE Consultant
maysong_yan@yahoo.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/meisong-yan/

Christopher Mayo
PiFNP Leader – A/V Media Leader
Instrumentation, metrology, and control systems. Expert in support and R&D
fuera1@sbcglobal.net
linkedin.com/in/christopherpmayo

Isolda Griffiths
PiFNP Leader – Training Coordinator
Petroleum Economics Evaluation Engineer
linkedin.com/in/isolda-griffiths

Alex Mendes
PiFNP Leader – Welcoming Team/Event Coordinator
Commercial Manager / Business Development / Contracts Manager / Project Manager
amendes10@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/alex-a-mendes

Zulfiya Samedova
PiFNP Leader – Multi Faceted Leader/Trainer
Senior HSE Leader
zulfiya.samedova@outlook.com
linkedin.com/in/zsamedova

Alex Ortiz
PiFNP Leader – Treasure/ Welcoming Team
Business and Market Development Professional
alexx_ortiz@yahoo.com
linkedin.com/in/aigalexortiz

Eno Akpaninyang
PiFNP Leader – Welcoming Team
Manager – Reservoir Engineering
enoakpaninyang@yahoo.com
linkedin.com/in/enoakpaninyang

Phil Lindauer
PiFNP Leader – Monthly Video Newscasts
President Global Operations at iCap Leverage Inc.
phil@icapleverage.com
linkedin.com/in/phil-lindauer-8969973

Hanh (Nguyen) Ngo
PiFNP Leader – Liaison to Engineers Without Borders/Coordinator
Engineer seeks to connect with people in alternative and renewable energy + public infrastructure + build a better world
hannahhanh214@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/hanhmyngo

Selim Hannan
PiFNP Leader – Event Coordinator/Trainer
Reservoir Engineer | Field Development Planning | EOR | Reservoir Simulation | Fracturing & Stimulation | Reserves
selim.hannan@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/selim-hannan

Kera Gautreau
PiFNP Leader – Mentoring Group Leader
Geologist | Advisor | Project Manager | Analyst
kera.gautreau@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/kera-gautreau

Barry LaCoste
PiFNP Leader – Multi Faceted Leader
Sr. Manager & Drilling engineer; Drilling, RSS & MWD Subject Matter Expert
barry.lacoste@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/barrylacoste

Miyase Yesim Koksal-Ayhan, PhD
PiFNP Leader – Event Coordinator
Economics Research Analyst – Performs Industry Specific Analysis with Advanced Degree in Curiosity and Problem Solving
miyaseyesim@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/miyaseyesimkoksalayhan

Chris Gonzalez
PiFNP Leader – Multi Faceted Leader
Sr. Completions Engineer
chrisjustin@hotmail.com
linkedin.com/in/chrisj-gonzalez

Kaveh Ahmadi, PhD
PiFNP Leader – PiFN Web Guru & Training Coordinator
Phase Behavior Geek, Shale EOR Evangelist
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaveh-ahmadi/

Lee Zabel
PiFNP Leader – Training Coordinator
Project Manager and Business Developer
leezabel59@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-zabel/

Khedher Mallah
PiFNP Leader – Muti Faceted Leader/Trainer
Completion and technology development at Ingenious Well Systems
khetun@yahoo.com
linkedin.com/in/khedher-mellah-82a4836

Susan Bayley
PiFNP Leader – LinkedIn Group Lead/Events Coordinator
Engineering Management, Project Manager, Risk Management, Technical Safety, Process Safety, Occupational Safety & Healt
susan.e.bayley@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/susanbayley

Ken Santoro
PiFNP Leader – PiFN Tour Coordinator
Ready to be your next: IT Director, Leader, Mentor, IT Operations Management, Service Delivery Manager
ken@santoromail.com
linkedin.com/in/kennethdsantoro

Howard Gee
PiFNP Leader – Mentor
Seeking a Reservoir Engineer position to increase a Company’s profitability by drilling wells and training up engineers
hgee@windstream.net
linkedin.com/in/howardgeemspe

Richard Trueheart
PiFNP Leader – Multi Faceted Leader
Oil & Gas Professional
rgtrueheart@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/rgtrueheart

Don Ringe
PiFNP Leader – “Giving Back Coordinator”/ SPE MiT
Senior Reservoir Engineer
donringe.in@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/donringe

Hammed Adefashe, P.E., SPEC
PiFNP Leader – Tour Coordinator
Senior Completions Engineer| Petroleum Engineer | Consultant | Project Manager, Global Wells
adefashe@hotmail.com
linkedin.com/in/hammedadefashe

Daniel L Mendez
PiFNP – Membership Leader
Reservoir Engineering | Production Engineering
daniel@pifnp.com
linkedin.com/in/daniellmendez

Dean Oneal
PiFNP Leader – Tour Coordinator/Trainer
Ex-Global Completion Advisor at Murphy Oil Corporation
deanoneal3@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/dean-oneal-4907b932

Julio Mayol
PiFNP Leader – Welcoming Team
Engineering Manager / Consultant
julio.mayol@att.net
linkedin.com/in/julio-mayol-30928637

Thomas Henry
PiFNP Leader – PiFN Tour Coordinator
Results Driven Upstream Hydrocarbon Maturation Consultant-Delivering Competitive Business Value
henry.thomasbrian@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/thomasbhenry

Yemi Gesinde
PiFNP Leader – Tour Coordinator
Senior Completions Engineer
geshino@yahoo.com
linkedin.com/in/yemigesinde

Glenn Grimes
PiFNP Leader – Tour Coordinator
Operations Engineer, Production Optimization, Completion Procedures, Field Development and Subsea Engineering
ggrimes@grimesconsult.com
linkedin.com/in/glenngrimes

Amy (McNary) Henry, CPA
PiFNP Leader – PiFN Panel Leader
MH Energy Advisors
amy.henry@mhenergyadvisors.com
linkedin.com/in/amyhenry

Terry Reed
PiFNP Leader – Event Coordinator
Consultant for Supply Chain, Procurement, & Network Marketing at Zurvita, Inc.
terrydreed59@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/terry-reed

Juliette B. Pearson, PE, P Geol.
PiFNP Leader – Tour Coordinator
Reservoir | Unconventional/Conventional Gas & Oil Asset Development at Australis Oil & Gas
juliette.b.pearson@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/juliettebpearson

Jean Hugh Fillacier, PMP LSSGB
PiFNP Leader – Tour Coordinator
Geoscience / Technology Services / Operational Excellence
fillacier@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/fillacier

Amy J Duncan
PiFNP Leader – Liaison to Toastmaster International 
Senior Engineering Technician / Data Analyst – Seeking New Opportunity to Turn Your Numbers into Value
amyjsduncan@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/amyjsduncan