About

As the global oil industry becomes more interconnected, demand for accurate and timely pricing is more important than ever before. Link Data Services’ reputation for reliability and transparency in the North American crude market is second to none, and our team has partnered with some of the industry’s biggest names to ensure unparalleled insights into the dynamics of the physical crude market. We provide industry participants with daily forward curve valuations, market commentary, pricing reports, and raw data at each major trading location in North America. Link also offers our clients an array of bespoke data solutions and custom consulting services across a wide spectrum of the commodity trading industry, along with access to our extensive collection of historical prices.

Our Team

Scott Nelson

Commercial Director

BILL JEWETT

Chief Operating Officer

Jason Bryant

Director of Information & Technology

Scott Nelson

Commercial Director

David Meaney

Director of Business Development

Jason Bryant

Director of Information & Technology

Terence Low

Director of Product Development

Our Affiliates &

Industry Partners

Navigating the forward derivatives market can be tricky, and the Link Futures team of Series 3 and Series 30 certified brokers are the industry’s first choice for negotiating and executing cleared contracts. With over 70 years combined experience, our reputation for transparency and consistency is unparalleled.

The leading domestic crude oil brokerage desk in the industry, Link Crude Resources’ reputation for honest and reliable service is unmatched. From the U.S. Domestic Pipeline Market, DJ Basin and Rockies, to FOB barrels in Houston, Corpus Christi, and Louisiana, Link’s team of experienced brokers provides negotiation and execution across the physical domestic spectrum.

The industry-leading group of brokers and consultants at McQulling Partners brings a history of excellence and a global presence that is unmatched in the international ship brokerage industry.

Scott Nelson

Commercial Director

Scott Nelson is a senior broker and Director of Human Resources for Link Crude Resources and Link Futures. He also serves as the Commercial Director for Link Data Services, the data marketing and distribution arm for the Link group of companies. After earning his Bachelor’s degree at The University of Texas and a Master’s degree in History at Texas State University, Scott spent several years in the natural stone industry, fostering business relationships throughout Mexico and South America. Scott is an avid reader and trained historian, a native Texan, and a registered Son of the Republic of Texas.

Bill Jewett

Chief Operating Officer

William H Jewett III is an accomplished executive with extensive expertise in driving revenue growth and leading operations. As a seasoned COO and Sales Leader, he has a well-established track record in strategy formulation, territory optimization, and sales excellence across various sectors. His dynamic leadership roles, spanning CEO, COO, and Director of Sales, have consistently delivered substantial growth and operational enhancements in notable companies, including Stryker Corporation, a Fortune 500 entity. Jewett’s academic foundations are robust, with an MBA from Northeastern University and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the United States Naval Academy. His formidable background is further strengthened by his military service as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy SEAL Teams, endowing him with an unparalleled mix of strategic insight, authoritative leadership, and tenacious commitment to excellence in fiercely competitive environments.

Jason Bryant

Director of Information & Technology

Jason Bryant joined Link in December of 2021 and currently serves as Director of Information and Technology for all Link entities. Before joining Link, he spent several years in healthcare, professional services, and energy industries, including co-founding Codistas IT Services. Jason is passionate about people, processes, and technology. He also enjoys fishing, reading, soccer, and spending time with family and friends.

David Meaney

Director of Business Development

David Meaney joined Link Crude Resources in July of 2022 and is currently serving as Director of Business Development across all Link entities.  David has 20 years of energy industry experience.Prior to joining Link, he founded an energy focused investment management firm in 2017, Assert Capital Mgmt., and subsequently launched an energy focused commodity hedge fund.  From 2005 – 2017, he held a progressive series of roles with BP Capital Mgmt./TBP Investments, the hedge fund manager founded by T. Boone Pickens, where he was a member of the Investment Committee and ultimately rose to Principal and Co-Chief Investment Officer.  Prior to his experience at BP Capital, David worked at Southwest Securities (now Hilltop Securities) as Vice President of Institutional Sales and Trading with a focus on electronic and program trading.

David began his career in 1998 with Rock Island Specialists on the floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Louisiana Tech University.Aside from his business activities, David is a member of The Salesmanship Club of Dallas, a board member for the Louisiana Tech Student Managed Investment Fund, and also serves on the board of Park Cities Delta Waterfowl.

David Hermes

President

Link Data Services provides industry participants spot crude pricing, daily forward curve valuations, as well as an array of specialized consulting services across a wide spectrum of the domestic and international oil industry. We also partner with some of our industry’s biggest names to ensure unparalleled insight into the dynamics of the U.S. physical crude market. As the global Oil Industry becomes more interconnected, industry participants need fast and accurate real-time data, and Link’s ability to deliver consistent and accurate pricing is unmatched.