LeNae Smith is a Well Planning Coordinator in the Regulatory department at Phoenix Energy, bringing 13 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Her career has spanned well production monitoring and optimization, regulatory compliance, accounts payable, and administrative operations across organizations including Devon Energy, Grayson Mill Energy, and Equinor. At Devon Energy, she served as a Production Technologist, collaborating with field operators and engineers to resolve production issues and improve operational efficiency—an experience that reflects her ability to work across disciplines and drive results. Her key strengths include well planning coordination, cross-functional team collaboration, and regulatory and safety compliance in oilfield operations.

LeNae thrives in the planning process—she is energized by working with different teams to bring projects together from start to finish. She is focused on continuing to grow within well planning and operations, expanding her technical knowledge, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that support Phoenix Energy’s long-term success. At Phoenix Energy, she is committed to fostering teamwork, driving improvement, and helping deliver projects that benefit the company and its stakeholders.

A lifelong resident of Williston, North Dakota, LeNae is married and the proud mother of three daughters—two stepdaughters and one biological daughter. The family loves spending time together at the lake and attending sporting events. LeNae is also a dedicated community volunteer, supporting local organizations and events—something she considers a deeply rewarding part of her life outside of work. In her free time, she enjoys camping and fishing with her family, playing volleyball, and competing in darts.