Travis D. Stice became Executive Chairman of Diamondback Energy's Board of Directors in May 2025. Previously, he served as the company’s Chairman of the Board (2022-2025), Chief Executive Officer (2012-2025), and Director (2012-2022).

Mr. Stice remains a Director of Viper Energy Partners, Inc., an industry-first, publicly traded mineral subsidiary of Diamondback, where he previously served as Chief Executive Officer (2014-2025). He was also Chief Executive Officer and Director of the General Partners of Rattler Midstream LP, a midstream company later acquired by Diamondback in August 2022. Prior to these leadership roles, Mr. Stice held positions with Apache Corporation, Laredo Petroleum Holdings, Inc., ConocoPhillips, and Burlington Resources. He began his career in oil and gas as an Operations Engineer with Mobil Oil in 1985.

After 40 years in the industry, Mr. Stice is most proud of the last 15 years with Diamondback. Originally backed by private equity, the company went public in 2012. At that time, Diamondback produced around 3,700 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Today, Diamondback is the second largest operator in the heart of the Permian Basin, producing over 900,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. He attributes the organization’s exemplary growth and performance with the early adoption of horizontal drilling, strategic acquisitions, and a team dedicated to best-in-class execution, low-cost operations, and rooted in core values of integrity, leadership, excellence, people, and teamwork.

A graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering, he currently serves on Texas A&M’s Engineering Advisory Council. He holds positions with several industry organizations, including American Exploration and Production Council, American Petroleum Institute, Domestic Energy Producers Alliance, and Permian Strategic Partnership.

As a third-generation Midlander, Mr. Stice is recognized for his contributions not only within the energy sector but in the communities where Diamondback employees live and work. Under his leadership, the company has generously supported numerous local charitable organizations and actively promoted initiatives focused on aiding underserved populations, advancing education and workforce development, and enhancing quality healthcare. Diamondback played a pivotal catalyst role in the creation of the Beacon Alliance by donating 250 acres of land, the site on which the 200-bed behavioral hospital now stands.

Diamondback has contributed to the capital campaigns for the Basin Dream Center, Bush Tennis Center, Manor Park, Opportunity Tribe, Rope Youth, Safe Place of the Permian Basin, Senior Life Midland, and others. They have also supported the Midland Athletic Syndicate in constructing the Diamondback Energy Athletic Complex, a citywide indoor sports facility. Diamondback Energy has also partnered with Midland College to continue the Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Midland College providing affordable and accessible higher education in the Permian Basin.

Additionally, Mr. Stice and his wife Brenda contribute countless hours serving on many community boards and are joint board members of the Dynamic Catholic Institute.