Daniel is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Fortress Energy. Before launching Fortress, he spent nearly seven years at CrownQuest Operating and CrownRock Minerals. During his tenure there, Charbonnet worked with hundreds of mineral and surface owners, and helped CrownQuest/CrownRock grow one of the largest core acreage positions in the entire Midland Basin and re-build their acreage portfolio after over $1 billion in divestitures.

Mr. Charbonnet began his collegiate career at Duke University, where he started for the Blue Devils football team as a true freshman before transferring to Texas Tech, where he ultimately earned his degree. While at Texas Tech, Charbonnet was a multi-year starter and a recipient of All-Big 12 honors his senior year. He and his wife, Lisa, have four children and are active in their schools, their church and the local community. Daniel sits on the regional board for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, as well as the Advisory Board for the Texas Tech FCA chapter, and remains involved with Texas Tech’s football program.