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David Barbee JD, MBA, SHRM-SCP has extensive work experience in the fields of HR, ESG, IT, Legal, and M&A in various types of companies. Recently, they were a Vice President at Qnnect where they managed corporate shared services teams including HR, Risk Management, and Legal. David also completed four acquisitions involving 11 companies with 1800+ employees in four countries. Prior to this, they were VP of HR at Aris Water Solutions where they also played a key role in the successful IPO of the company. David also held leadership positions at American Midstream, Bennu Oil & Gas, RigNet, and Geoinetics, managing HR operations, compensation, benefits, payroll, and workforce analytics, among other responsibilities. David started their career as a labor and employment attorney and later became a Senior HR Analyst at Bashen Corporation, where they developed a business strategy that resulted in $3M in contracts.

David Barbee has a diverse education history that includes a law degree, MBA, and a Bachelor's degree. Their Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Geology (Environmental) was obtained at Southern Methodist University in 1991. David then went on to receive their Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of Houston Law Center in 1998. In 2005, they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Houston, majoring in Finance & International Business. David also received a Bachelor of Science in Geology/Earth Science, General from Southern Methodist University in 1995. In addition to their educational achievements, David Barbee holds several certifications, including the SHRM-SCP from SHRM, the Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR) from HR Certification Institute - HRCI, the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) from World at Work, and a Law License from State Bar of Texas.