Leadership Team

Meet the leaders of E3 who are pushing innovation forward every day.

The Leaders of E3

Our leadership team is a collective force dedicated to redefining industry standards, positioning us as innovators in hydraulic fracturing. We attract companies committed to best practices and a culture of excellence. With a strategic vision, our leadership team keeps E3 at the forefront of the industry.

Colby Fuser: President / CEO

Colby joined us in September 2023 after the Gladstone (NYSE: GAIN) and Xyresic private equity acquisition of E3 as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Member of the Board of Directors. Colby brings over 20 years of domestic and international leadership in the oil and gas sector, where he held various roles with Halliburton Energy Services.

Colby’s most recent role as Regional Vice President for the Asia Pacific Region and previous roles in Halliburton In North Africa as an area Vice President for Egypt and Libya, Vice President for Business Development and Marketing for Middle East, North Africa, and Asia Pacific out of Dubai, and Business Development Manager for Saudi Arabia has molded his leadership style to deliver proven results.

Colby is an accomplished business leader with a record of significant contributions in year-over-year revenue growth, successful startups, and fixit/exit execution in high-risk countries. His passion is to build upon knowledge and experience through challenging opportunities and career experiences in executive leadership roles. Colby is an alum of Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with minor studies in Marketing.

Clayton Dale: Chief Technology Officer

As a founder of E3 and patent holder of the Safety RAT, Clay brings over 18 years of experience in leadership, business management, and engineered solutions. Clay develops cutting-edge technology to promote automation and ultimately keep employees away from the Red Zone. Clay graduated from Penn State University with an engineering degree and has provided key skills in O&G, mining, and plastics processes. Clay is passionate about the success of customers and E3, leading the technology space for Red Zone safety.

Cody Bissett: Chief Financial Officer

Cody Bissett has been the Chief Financial Officer since 2024. Cody has over 25 years of financial leadership experience in publicly-traded and private equity-backed energy and industrial companies, including executive roles at Viacore Solutions, Brigade Energy Services, CIG Logistics and Basic Energy Services.

Cody’s career has focused on growth and process improvement, including team building, free cash flow generation, and acquisition activities. He has also helped develop shared services functions across domestic and international operations to help facilitate efficiencies and enable structure in high-growth areas.

Cody has a Bachelors degree in Accounting and an MBA in Finance, both from Angelo State University. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas.

Shawn Hodges: VP of Operations

Shawn joined E3 Company in 2024 with 35 years of Oil and Gas experience excelling in operational execution and leadership development. Shawn began his career working for the family-owned business, Hodges Trucking, where he held various positions in operations and management.

Shawn then joined Range Resources where he worked for 23 years and held roles including drilling superintendent, completions manager, and water operations manager. Shawn played a key role in starting the Marcellus Shale division for Range Resources implementing many of the industry’s best practices still used by E&Ps today.

Shawn’s most recent role was with the RPC Companies managing Patterson Services for 5 years implementing strategies for the Washington district exceeding operational and financial expectations. Shawn is passionate about safety and operational efficiencies and has a proven track record for mentoring the next generation of oil and gas professionals

Brett Shuman: Director Of International Sales & Global Accounts

Based in Houston, Texas, Brett Shuman is the Director of International Sales and Global Accounts at E3. In this role, he spearheads the company’s business development initiatives across the Middle East and other emerging international markets, driving strategic growth and delivering innovative solutions to E3’s expanding global clientele.

Brett brings extensive expertise in account management, international market expansion, and leadership within the energy sector. Prior to joining E3, he held key roles at Halliburton Energy Services, where he managed high-value accounts across service, exploration, and production operations. His deep understanding of global markets and large-scale E&P development projects has established him as a trusted advisor in building partnerships and uncovering growth opportunities.

Renowned for his ability to forge meaningful client relationships and lead high-performing teams, Brett is committed to enhancing E3’s international footprint and delivering exceptional value to its partners and stakeholders.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Marketing from Sam Houston State University, combining operational insight with a strong business development acumen to strengthen E3’s success.

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