In midstream, the real advantage comes from solving problems others overlook.

Recorded at the Piper Sandler 26th Annual Energy Conference in Las Vegas, host David de Roode and co-host Victoria Beard Queen speak with Rich Reynolds, Chief Executive Officer at Cavalcade Midstream, LLC.

Reynolds shares his journey from law and banking into energy, and how M&A experience helped shape Cavalcade’s customer-focused, deal-by-deal approach to midstream.

The conversation explores entrepreneurship, capital raising, leadership, and why relationships remain at the center of the energy business

00:00 Why Oil And Gas Matters

00:36 Podcast And Sponsors

01:58 Live From Piper Sandler

03:08 Meet Rich Reynolds

03:34 From Law To Energy

04:25 NuStar Lessons And Launch

05:23 What Cavalcade Does

06:59 Entrepreneur Mindset Shifts

08:56 Gotchas And Humility

10:10 Where Opportunities Are

13:03 Capital Strategy And Pitch

16:26 Relationships Over Noise

18:31 Philosophy And Self Awareness

20:13 Finding a Co-Founder

20:53 Family Leap Of Faith

21:53 Explaining Midstream Simply

23:23 Why San Antonio Works

24:54 Tacos and Tortillas Debate

25:52 Midstream Consolidation Opportunity

27:30 From Attorney to CEO

29:18 Leading a Small Team

30:16 Giving Back Locally

34:11 Recharging with Family

35:37 Disneyland Surprise Chat

36:31 Legacy and Gratitude

37:44 Closing Wisdom and Farewell