#95. Rich Reynolds on Midstream Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Building Value

#95. Rich Reynolds on Midstream Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Building Value

From Oilfield 360 Podcast by Upright Digital

May 8, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

Rich Reynolds discusses his journey in the energy sector and the importance of relationships in midstream strategy.

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…

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Host: David de Roode

Guest: Rich Reynolds

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Organizations: Cavalcade Midstream, LLC, Piper Sandler, NuStar

Places: Las Vegas, San Antonio

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