Jeffrey L. Ventura has been leading Range Resources Corporation as its CEO since January 2012. With a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, he has a solid background in engineering that he applies to...
Jeffrey L. Ventura has been leading Range Resources Corporation as its CEO since January 2012. With a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, he has a solid background in engineering that he applies to the oil and gas industry. Jeff has been with Range since 2003, moving up the ranks from President and Chief Operating Officer before taking on the top role. He has also served as the company’s Chairman of the Board. During his tenure, Jeff has been known for aligning management's interests with those of shareholders, emphasizing performance-based compensation. In 2022, he earned nearly $8 million, showing the connection between executive pay and company performance. Notably, there was no bonus in 2023 as he retired in June. His insider trading activities have been significant; as of 2023, his stock holdings have grown immensely—over $100 million worth in recent months. Jeff's leadership has helped steer Range Resources through changing market conditions, focusing on efficient operations and strong performance metrics that directly tie to the company's growth and profitability.