Torrey joined Scandrill in 1976, in Singapore, where the company was working in the offshore market until he left for New York in 1978. From 1981 to 2008, Torrey worked for Conoco, Fernoil, Chemoil and Bominflot starting as a Petroleum Landman and transitioning into oil trading where he progressed in an executive role. In 2008 Torrey returned to Scandrill as the Senior VP.
Torrey is an active OFC and IADC member. Torrey and his family support Astri Foundation and HNWCC as well as Frontier Camp and several missions overseas.