DXP Enterprises, Inc. announced that David Patton was appointed to the company's Board of Directors on July 8, 2016. Mr. Patton's term will expire at the company's next annual shareholder meeting, at which time he will stand for re-election by the company's shareholders. Mr. Patton is a partner at Locke Lord LLP and Co-Chair of the Locke Lord LLP's Energy Practice Group. He has over 39 years of experience in various legal aspects of the oil and gas industry, including acquisitions and sales of assets or equity interests, drafting and negotiating leases, contracts, and agreements related to field operations. David has represented clients in connection with surface use conflicts, day to day exploration and development activities, and the resolution of oil and gas disputes. He is a frequent speaker on oil and gas issues and is active in the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation and the State Bar of Texas.