Our Team

Prof. Philip Atanmo is the chairman of Bakken Energy Resources and Tamus Engineering. He joined the company from the start as the Chairman and contributes years of elite engineering, manufacturing, program and managerial experience. Prof. Atanmo served as the Chief Executive Officer of Ajaokuta Steel Company Nigeria. During his time in the steel industry, Nigeria saw a tremendous growth in steel production. Prof. Atanmo developed a system to maximize output whilst reducing down time. After retiring from the steel industry, Prof. Atanmo took on a political career where he held several political positions.

Prof. Atanmo holds several engineering degrees including a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Masters of Science in Electrical and Metallurgical Engineering, both from the University of Connecticut. He also holds a PhD in Metallurgical Engineering from Case Western University, Cleveland, Ohio. Prof. Atanmo has 3 U.S. patents and over 100 technical publications. Prof. Atanmo received his Adjunct Professor of engineering title from the Anambra State University, where he was the Dean of Mechanical Engineering.

Prof. Atanmo is a well known philanthropist. He has dedicated his time to teach, mentor and help young professionals.

Chinedu Atanmo is the Managing Director of Touchstone Resources LLC dba Bakken Energy Resources. He is responsible for the day to day operations which includes technical review; bid documents preparation and submittal, marine vessel sourcing and supply; procurement and logistics. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from California State University, Long Beach, California. Chinedu has previously worked as a Lead Engineer for International Oil and Gas companies that are among the World's Fortune 500 where he oversaw numerous billion-dollar natural gas and oil pipeline construction projects.

Chinedu was one of the Lead Engineers that designed a 160-mile 36" Pipe and 5 compressor station in the states of West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania, U.S.A. His key responsibilities include overseeing the design, logistics and procurement for engineered items such as valves, tanks, filter separator, blowdown units and fuel gas materials. This was a $2B project that was put into service on-time and under budget with zero casualty.

Chinedu possesses extensive knowledge in the oil and gas industry. His key knowledge ranges from CFR Part 192, 195; the International Marine Organization, amongst others. He is a member of various professional societies which includes American Society of Chemical Engineers, American Gas Association, The Pipeliner Association of Houston and The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA).

Chinedu has engaged in multiple procurement projects for the state of Texas. He works closely with purchasers and engineers of Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife.