Matt Frye – Managing Partner

MFrye@Bluestemusa.com
Phone: (918) 749-6016

Matt is the Managing Partner of Bluestem Resources Group, LLC (Bluestem USA). A native-Tulsan, Matt joined Bluestem following twenty-one years in Executive Management roles for multiple energy-based technology companies in Houston, Texas. Matt started his career in Tulsa in the domestic exploration and production business and migrated into commodity trading with Tulsa-based The Williams Companies. He then advanced to a series of executive level positions with technology start-ups and enterprise-wide software development ventures. His last ten years as a corporate executive culminated in the launching of the U.S division of the Natural Gas Exchange, an online energy commodity exchange and clearinghouse, which is now a subsidiary of the Intercontinental Exchange Group (ICE NYSE).

Experience

Matt’s vast leadership experience base spans from private-equity based technology startups to publicly held energy companies and commodity exchanges. He has launched multiple new ventures that introduced new products and services both domestically and internationally. A “deal maker” by trade, with years of M&A/joint venture expertise, Matt applies his financial experience with project management and client service skillsets to execute timely and profitable results for all Bluestem clients.

With over thirty years of deal making experience, Matt’s primary roles at Bluestem include: buyer and seller representation, pre-sale consultation, market segment analysis and company valuation.

Education & Awards

• BS in Finance from Oklahoma State University
• MBA from the University of Tulsa

Areas of Expertise

• Energy
• Information Technology/Software
• Manufacturing
• Wholesale Trade
• Construction
• Professional Services

Professional Certifications

• Licensed Realtor
• Member of IBBA & M&A Source

Interests

When not serving the needs of Bluestem clients, you can find Matt and his wife at their hobby ranch south of Tulsa or serving at their church.