Mark Denny

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Executive Vice President - General Counsel & Secretary at Vital Energy

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Overview

Mark Denny is the Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Vital Energy, a NYSE-listed oil and gas company. He oversees all legal aspects, including mergers and acquisitions, SEC compliance, and corporate governance. He earned his JD from Georgetown Law and a BS from Vanderbilt University.

His interests suggest a strong continued connection to his alma maters, Vanderbilt University and Georgetown Law. Public information focuses primarily on his extensive professional career and educational background, with no specific details available on personal hobbies or activities.

He has progressed through five distinct roles within Vital Energy since joining in 2013, rising from Assistant General Counsel to his current executive position.

Personality Overview

Informal

Full Of Energy

Enthusiastic

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

Energy Sector M&A
His role as General Counsel involves overseeing all mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions for Vital Energy, a key part of the company's growth strategy.
Corporate Governance
As a member of the senior executive team, he is responsible for board management, corporate secretary duties, and ensuring compliance with NYSE regulations.
SEC Compliance
He directly manages all SEC filings and compliance for a publicly traded energy company, a critical function of his executive legal role.

Media Appearances

Form 8‑K – Vital Energy Inc. – Appointment of Mark Denny as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary. Featured in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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Form 4 – Insider Trading Activity for Mark Denny (Vital Energy Inc.). Featured in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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Mark Denny Net Worth, Biography, and Insider Trading – Vital Energy Inc.. Featured in InsiderTrades.com

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Work History

11-2023 - 12-2025
Executive Vice President - General Counsel & Secretary at Vital Energy
4-2019 - 11-2023
Senior Vice President & General Counsel at Vital Energy
8-2018 - 4-2019
Vice President - General Counsel at Vital Energy
2-2016 - 8-2018
Vice President - Assistant General Counsel at Vital Energy
2-2013 - 2-2016
Assistant General Counsel at Vital Energy

Education

2004 - 2006
JD from Georgetown Law
1998 - 2002
BS from Vanderbilt University

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Insights For Selling To Mark

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Avoid cutting into their flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mark is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mark

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mark move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Mark take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Mark

Personality Compatibility


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