Thomas Button is a Corporate Reserves Engineer in the Reserves department at Phoenix Energy. He holds a Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University and brings five years of experience across reservoir engineering, petroleum economics, and machine learning applications. His career includes roles as a Perforating Specialist at Halliburton, Corporate Planning Engineer at Berry Petroleum, and various reservoir engineering roles at other operators. A notable achievement includes supporting and helping lead the acquisition of a $500,000 operated East Texas asset.

Thomas is drawn to the problem-solving nature of his work—connecting engineering fundamentals with complex datasets to uncover insights that drive better technical and financial decisions. He is focused on continuing to develop as a technically strong and well-rounded engineer, with a particular interest in integrating data-driven approaches into traditional reservoir and A&D workflows. At Phoenix Energy, he aims to improve decision-making through better use of data and tools that create more efficient operations.

Originally from Georgia, Thomas comes from a close-knit family and values the time he spends with them. Outside of work, he enjoys surfing, staying active at the gym, and spending time outdoors. He also has a keen interest in personal finance and investing. He is proud of completing his graduate degree while balancing other commitments—an accomplishment that reflects the discipline and time management he brings to everything he does.