Executive Vice President, E&P - Permian

John Raines was appointed executive vice president, E&P – Permian Basin in May 2026 following Devon’s merger with Coterra Energy. Raines is responsible for geosciences, engineering (reservoir, production, and facilities), production and midstream operations, land and strategic growth for the Permian. Prior to the merger, he served as senior vice president, E&P asset management. He joined Devon in 2005 and has held roles of increasing responsibility, including vice president of the Delaware Basin business unit, vice president of the Rockies business unit and vice president of land and regulatory. Raines is actively engaged in industry and community leadership, serving on the boards of the Texas Oil and Gas Association and Leadership Oklahoma City. He is also member of the American Petroleum Institute's Upstream Committee. Raines has a bachelor’s degree in finance and energy management from the University of Oklahoma and a Juris Doctor degree from Oklahoma City University. He is a licensed attorney in the state of Oklahoma and a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association.