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James Anthony: A Life Fueled by Energy

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My name is James Anthony, and if there is one word that has defined my life, it is energy. Not just the kind pulled from the earth in dark, heavy crude. Not just the kind traded in contracts and measured in barrels. But the kind that drives ambition, resilience, and long-term vision. Today, I am known professionally as a Senior Exporter of Crude Oil, coordinating international shipments, negotiating high-value contracts, and managing relationships that stretch across continents. But I was not born into boardrooms or global negotiations. I was born into discipline, modest beginnings, and a state where oil is not just an industry — it is identity. Growing Up in Oil Country I grew up in Oklahoma, where pumpjacks dot the horizon like mechanical birds dipping into the earth. In Norman, conversations about crude prices and drilling permits were as common as discussions about football on Saturdays. My father was not a tycoon. He was a hardworking man who believed in structure and accountabili...

James Anthony: A Life Fueled by Energy

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  James Anthony 1822 Brookhaven Blvd Norman, Oklahoma, 73072 United States   My name is James Anthony, and my professional journey has been shaped by energy—how it is discovered, valued, moved across borders, and ultimately used to power economies and everyday life. I am a Senior Exporter of Crude Oil, based in Norman, Oklahoma, a place where the rhythm of the energy industry is not just economic, but cultural. I did not arrive in this field by accident. Like many who build long careers in energy, I was drawn by both opportunity and responsibility—the opportunity to participate in one of the world’s most essential industries, and the responsibility that comes with handling resources that influence markets, geopolitics, and livelihoods. Early Foundations I was raised with a strong appreciation for discipline, integrity, and hard work. From an early age, I understood that sustainable success is rarely about quick wins; it is about consistency, trust, and the ability to think ...