2025 Phoenix Energy Scholarship Winner: Brody Greer Patton
Phoenix Energy is thrilled to announce Brody Greer Patton as the 2025 Phoenix Energy Scholarship recipient. Brody, a first-year Petroleum Engineering student at Texas Tech University, stood out for his academic record and strong personal connection to the energy industry.
Raised in northeast Texas, Brody grew up surrounded by the world of oil and gas. His family’s ties to mineral rights, geology, and fieldwork gave him an early appreciation for the industry’s influence on local communities and livelihoods. He remembers visiting oil museums with his family and watching rigs light up the Texas horizon — experiences that helped shape his decision to pursue petroleum engineering.
Brody graduated as valedictorian of his high school and was active in FFA and 4-H, where he developed leadership skills and practical know-how. Those programs taught him responsibility, resilience, and problem-solving. These are lessons he now hopes to apply to his studies and future career in energy.
At Texas Tech, he looks forward to combining classroom learning with hands-on research and industry collaboration. His goals include helping advance technologies that improve efficiency, strengthen safety, and reduce environmental impact. He is especially interested in solutions for wastewater management, carbon reduction, and new approaches to drilling.
“Phoenix Energy’s scholarship is not just an investment in me, but is also an act of faith in the future,” Patton said. “Through their generous support, I will be able to join others at Texas Tech University in obtaining a quality education, mentorship, and experience that will position me to make a real and lasting difference. I aspire to not only improve how we extract and use energy, but also help shape the future of an industry. I am deeply grateful to Phoenix Energy for this honor.”
Adam Ferrari, Founder and CEO of Phoenix Energy, praised Patton’s vision: “Brody Patton’s story reflects an appreciation for the oil and gas industry’s roots and a clear vision for its future. His work ethic and commitment to responsible innovation are exactly what the Phoenix Energy Scholarship is meant to encourage.”
Phoenix Energy congratulates Brody Patton on this achievement and looks forward to following his journey as he begins his career in energy leadership and innovation.
Previous Scholarship Recipients
Each year, the Phoenix Energy Scholarship highlights one recipient whose goals align with advancing responsible and innovative energy development. Here, we celebrate the winners of the Phoenix Energy Scholarship. Each recipient reflects Phoenix Energy's mission and Adam Ferrari's commitment to helping the next generation of leaders build meaningful careers in the energy sector.
2025 – Brody Patton
The 2025 recipient, Brody Patton, is a Petroleum Engineering student at Texas Tech University. He has demonstrated dedication to his studies and a vision for contributing to the future of energy. His goals include applying technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to industry challenges.
2024 – Skyler Meuse
In 2024, Skyler Meuse, a Petroleum Engineering student at Texas A&M University, was recognized for his commitment to energy innovation. He is actively preparing for a career in the petroleum industry, and his focus on academics and leadership aligns with the core values of the Phoenix Energy scholarship.
2023 – Arnoldo Montanez
Arnoldo was selected in 2023 for his outstanding potential and dedication to advancing resource development while balancing industry needs with environmental responsibility. He is currently a student at the Colorado School of Mines.
