From Petroleum Landman to Renewables Landman

Ryan Torregrossa joins us to explain his journey transitioning from oil and gas landman to renewables landman.

Ryan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-torregrossa/

Ryan’s Music & Finance blog: https://www.covercalled.com/

Need private piano or guitar lessons (video or in-person)? ryan.torregrossa@gmail.com

Ryan shares his career journey from Jazz & Music major to Landman in oil and gas, to getting his professional MBA degree, his exit of the industry, and on through his successful transition into the land and legal team at RWE Renewables. Ryan’s passion for music continues to this day and I was impressed by the abundance of personal stories and professional lessons to learn from his journey.

We discussed:

1. Energy Management (Petroleum Land Management & Energy Commerce) degrees
2. Getting his Masters of Business Administration at University of Houston (Professional program)
3. Comparing Land jobs in Oil & Gas and Renewables
4. How oil and gas is viewed from by renewable professions from different regions
5. Understanding what land / legal departments are like at Renewable companies
6. Reflections on “soul searching” and finding your path after layoffs
7. Importance of hobbies and not letting your career define you
8. How to find renewables jobs

Do you know  someone that would be a great interview for the podcast? Email Reed@ExOilfield.com

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