Kaes Van’t Hof

Kaes Van’t Hof

President, VIPER Energy Partners

Mr. Van't Hof has served as President of VIPER Energy Partners general partner since March 2017. Mr. Van’t Hoff joined Diamondback in July 2016 as Vice President – Strategy and Corporate Development and was promoted to Senior Vice President – Strategy and Corporate Development in February 2017. Prior to his position with Diamondback, Mr. Van't Hof served as Chief Executive Officer for Bison Drilling and Field Services from September 2012 to June 2016. From August 2011 to August 2012, Mr. Van't Hof was an analyst for Wexford Capital, LP responsible for developing operating models and business plans, including for our initial public offering, and before that worked for the Investment Banking – Financial Institutions Group of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. from February 2010 to July 2011. Mr. Van't Hof was a professional tennis player from May 2008 to January 2010. Mr. Van't Hof received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration from the University of Southern California.