D. Martin Phillips
D. Martin Phillips of Houston, Tx., is an alumnus of LSU, where he earned MBA and
bachelor's degrees. He also attended the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers
University.
He is managing partner for EnCap. Prior to joining EnCap in 1989, Phillips served
as a senior vice president in the Energy Banking Group of NationsBank in Dallas, Texas.
In his capacity as manager of the U.S./International Division from 1987 to 1989, he
had responsibility for credit commitments totaling approximately $1 billion to a broad
spectrum of energy-related companies. Phillips began his career in 1978 with Republic
Bank and served in various senior energy banking positions, including vice president
and manager of Republic Bank's energy loan production office in Denver, from 1980
to 1985, and senior vice president and division manager in Republic Bank's Houston
office, from 1986 to 1987.
Mr. Phillips serves on the board of directors of several EnCap portfolio companies
and is a member of the Independent Petroleum Association of America, the American
Petroleum Institute and the Houston Producers' Forum. In addition, he serves on the
Board of Small Steps Nurturing Center, an inner city, early childhood development
program in Houston.
Phillips is a member of the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business Hall of Distinction.