Mr. Pate is responsible for evaluating, executing, and monitoring the firm’s investments across all verticals of Tailwater’s upstream oil and gas franchise.

Prior to joining Tailwater E&P in 2026, Mr. Pate was a Senior Analyst at Legacy Star Capital Partners where he focused on evaluating, executing, and monitoring the firm’s energy investments. Mr. Pate graduated with High Honors from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a Minor in Entrepreneurship.