News Release: PRSC Awards Honors Champions in Permian Basin

Midland, Tex. (March 3, 2025)—At its 3^rd annual Road Safety Champions Awards event, the Permian Road Safety Coalition (PRSC) recognized several individuals and organizations for their outstanding commitment to responsible driving and safety in 2024. 

“We received a record number of nominations for these awards, which recognize drivers, first responders, and company programs that are making a positive difference in road safety across the Permian Basin,” said PRSC President & CEO Michael Smith. “Their contributions to enhancing road safety truly set the mark for us all. We thank Texas Mutual for its sponsorship again this year.” 

Receiving the “Second to None” Award was Eddy County, New Mexico, Fire & Rescue Chief Josh Mack. This award recognizes a Permian Basin first responder who has demonstrated heroic action in service to our community. Chief Mack partnered with PRSC to launch an initiative to help “rehome” excess lifesaving equipment to Dell City, Texas, Fire & EMS. 

Texas Department of Public Safety Sergeant Steven Blanco received the “Front Seat Driver” Award for his leadership in assisting the PRSC in executing the local infrastructure improvement strike team – a targeted campaign to improve roadway intersections with recorded frequent crashes and fatalities. 

The “No Need for Speed” Award honored Jesse Madrano with Chevron. This award recognizes a driver who has demonstrated exemplary driving habits. Madrano drove 1,023 hours in 2024 with zero infractions recorded by onboard technology. 

Michael Sims and Danny Yeager with Western Midstream received the “Safe and Sound” Award, which recognizes health, safety & environmental professionals who have demonstrated a total commitment to road safety during their careers. 

The Business Partner Safety Improvement Council (a collaboration among Chevron, Ranger, SLB, and Ryder) received “The Extra Mile” Award. The co-winners were recognized for programs implemented during the past two years that have positively impacted safety metrics inside their companies, outside their companies, or both. 

Ranger Energy Services representative Jim Kulis was also honored with “The Extra Mile” Award. Under Kulis’ leadership, Ranger implemented an internal road safety program that resulted in a dramatic decrease in vehicle incidents over a twenty-four month period.

Chevron driver Jesse Madrano received the “No Need for Speed” award from the Permian Road Safety Coalition (PRSC)
at the organization’s annual “Road Safety Champions Awards” in Odessa. This award recognizes a driver who has
demonstrated exemplary driving habits.

Pictured here (L to R) are Eric Bourquin, VP Safety Services with Texas Mutual;
Jesse Madrano, Chevron; and Michael Smith, PRSC president & CEO.

Michael Sims and Danny Yeager, health, safety & environmental professionals with Western Midstream, received the
“Safe and Sound” Award from the Permian Road Safety Coalition (PRSC) at the organization’s annual awards breakfast in
Odessa. The award recognizes HSE professionals who have demonstrated a total commitment to road safety during their careers.

Pictured here (L to R) are Eric Bourquin, VP Safety Services with Texas Mutual; Western Midstream
representatives Michael Sims and Danny Yeager; and Michael Smith, PRSC president and CEO.

The Permian Road Safety Coalition (PRSC) recognized Eddy County Fire & Rescue Chief Josh Mack with its “Second to
None” Award during the organization’s annual awards breakfast in Odessa. Mack was honored for his leadership and
partnership with PRSC to launch an initiative to help “rehome” excess lifesaving equipment to Dell City Fire & EMS.

Pictured here (L to R) are Eric Bourquin, VP Safety Services with Texas Mutual; Chief Josh Mack; and Michael Smith, PRSC president & CEO.

The Business Partner Safety Improvement Council (BPSIC) was honored with “The Extra Mile” award by the Permian
Road Safety Coalition (PRSC) during the organization’s annual awards breakfast in Odessa. This award recognized a
collaboration of four companies including Chevron, Ranger Energy Services, Ryder and SLB. Together, these companies
have an innovative program that has positively impacted safety metrics inside their respective companies and in the
community.

Pictured here (L to R) are Michael Smith, PRSC president & CEO; Darrell Carriger, Chevron; Robert Jones,
Ranger Energy Services; Michael Garcia, Ryder; and, Eric Bourquin, VP Safety Services with Texas Mutual.

Ranger Energy Services representative Jim Kulis was honored by the Permian Road Safety Coalition (PRSC) with “The
Extra Mile” award at the PRSC annual awards breakfast in Odessa. Under Kulis’ leadership, Ranger implemented an
internal road safety program that resulted in a dramatic decrease in vehicle incidents over a twenty-four month period.

Pictured here are (L to R) Michael Smith, PRSC president & CEO; Jim Kulis, Fawn McAffee, and Stuart Bodden,
Ranger Energy Services; and Eric Bourquin, VP Safety Services with Texas Mutual.