Talos Energy Appoints Barbara Faulkenberry to Board of Directors

HOUSTON, Sept. 23, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Talos Energy, an independent energy company focused on offshore exploration and production, has announced the appointment of Barbara J. Faulkenberry to its board of directors. Effective October 1, 2026, Faulkenberry, a retired Major General from the U.S. Air Force, will join the board, bringing a wealth of leadership and strategic expertise to the company.

General Faulkenberry's extensive military career, which spanned 32 years, has equipped her with a unique set of skills. Her last assignment was as Vice Commander, overseeing rapid global mobility operations involving 37,000 personnel and 1,100 aircraft. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the United States Air Force Academy, a Master of Business Administration from Georgia College & State University, and a Master of National Security from the National Defense University. Additionally, she has completed strategic leadership courses at Harvard University, University of Cambridge, and Syracuse University.

Faulkenberry's board experience includes six years on the board of Callon Petroleum Company, where she served on the Audit and Compensation Committees and chaired the Nominating and ESG Committee. She also served on the boards of Target Hospitality Corp. and USA Truck, Inc., where she chaired the Technology and Strategy & Risk Committees.

Neal P. Goldman, Chairman of the Board at Talos Energy, expressed enthusiasm about Faulkenberry's appointment.

Talos Energy is a technically driven, innovative company focused on safely maximizing long-term value through its Exploration & Production business in the United States Gulf of America and offshore Mexico. The company leverages decades of technical and offshore operational expertise to acquire, explore, and produce assets in key geological trends while maintaining a focus on safe and efficient operations, environmental responsibility, and community impact.

With the addition of Faulkenberry, Talos's board will expand to seven directors, enhancing the company's strategic and operational capabilities. The appointment underscores Talos's commitment to building a robust and diverse board that can navigate the complexities of the energy sector.