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Our Mission & Value
Moonshine Energy is driven by a promise to deliver consistent and dependable results. We create value by combining market expertise with uncompromising integrity, connecting producers and midstream companies to premium markets with efficiency and transparency.
The relationships we have built through 65+ years in the industry are extremely valuable and something we leverage when providing our marketing services.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Backed by over 65+ years in oil & gas and 25+ years in crude oil marketing, including leadership roles with two publicly traded midstream companies
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Strategic access to premium markets in the Permian, Anadarko, East Texas and Eagle Ford Basins—delivering top-tier netbacks and maximizing value for producers and customers alike
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Flexible logistics through a combination of company-owned and third-party trucks—ensuring fast and reliable load turnaround
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Active first purchaser, while also offering division order disbursing services
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Continuously evaluating pipeline gathering projects and truck station acquisitions—focused on strategic growth that drives added value for our customers
THE TEAM
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Brantley King
VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING
Brantley King, a Brady, Texas native and proud Texas Tech alumnus, has built a distinguished career in the oil and gas industry over the past 14 years. After earning dual degrees in Finance and Energy Commerce, he began his professional journey with Plains All American Pipeline, where he gained extensive experience across multiple areas, including supply chain, credit, pipeline treasury, lease supply, and bulk supply operations.
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Brantley recently completed his MBA at Texas Tech University (2022–2024), further strengthening his leadership and business acumen. In addition to his professional endeavors, he serves on the Board of Directors for Texas Country Bancshares and Brady National Bank, a role he’s held since March 2025.
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Outside of work, Brantley helps manage his family’s ranch in Brady, overseeing cattle and goat sales as well as a deer hunting operation. He and his wife, Brienna, have been married for nearly two years and are proud parents to their daughter, Letty Jo.
Brian Strouhal
VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING
Brian Strouhal is a seasoned energy professional with over a decade of experience driving commercial success across the oil and gas industry. Specializing in crude oil supply, natural gas marketing, and business development, Brian is known for his strategic mindset, analytical expertise, and ability to deliver value in dynamic market environments.
He managed purchasing and trading operations across as a Crude Oil Supply Representative for West Texas and New Mexico. His work supported refinery and trading teams, involved negotiating supply agreements, and included building economic models to optimize performance and profitability. Prior to that, Brian held roles at Cimarex Energy and Phillips 66 where we focused on natural gas marketing and takeaway optimization.
Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a Business minor from Texas A&M University.
Michael Cowley
VICE PRESIDENT OF MIDSTREAM
Michael G. Cowley is a seasoned midstream energy executive with more than 37 years of experience in crude oil logistics, commercial development, and pipeline operations. Having led over 550 midstream growth projects and generated more than $800 million in annual revenue, he is recognized for his deep knowledge of the Permian Basin and proven ability to drive large-scale infrastructure development. Throughout his career with companies including Moonshine Energy Marketing, Energy Transfer, Lotus Midstream, Occidental Petroleum, BP, and Amoco, Michael has consistently delivered strategic growth, strong customer partnerships, and innovative solutions in gathering systems, storage, and transportation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from North Dakota State University.