Shelby Odell held positions with Koch Industries, including president of Koch Hydrocarbon and senior vice president of Koch Industries from 1974-2000. Prior to joining Koch, Odell worked for Phillips Petroleum Company. He is a member of the board of directors of Hiland Partners, LP and Hiland Holdings GP, serving as a member of the audit and conflicts committees. Odell is also a past member of the Gas Processors Association board of directors.