Has worked in land and A&D for the past eight years. Played an active role in the acquisition of more than $200 million in producing properties early in his career at Finley. Aided with closing and digesting the properties, which included about 500 wells across seven states. Currently oversees a project in the Uinta Basin and special projects.

Holds BBA in managerial finance from the University of Mississippi. Expects to complete JD degree from Texas A&M University School of Law later this year.

Member of the American Association of Petroleum Landmen. Serves on fundraising committees for the Boys and Girls Club of Fort Worth and active with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. “My wife’s best friend was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis late in life. Since then, we’ve been involved in fundraising and events.”

Accomplishments: Put together a large acreage position in West Texas through several acquisitions, farm-ins and development agreements, mostly with major oil companies.

“We started small and ended up putting 15,000 acres together. We’ve drilled 60 wells and produced over 1 million barrels of oil.”

On rising acreage valuations: “We’re starting to see companies value acreage based on formation. If there are multiple pay zones in the same acreage, they might value as if it were twice as many acres.”

Keys to success: “Honesty and loyalty are the two most important things in this business. The industry is small in terms of rela- tionships, and having a good reputation is extremely valuable.”

Goals: “Finishing law school is the immediate goal. Over time, I would like to play a larger role in managing and directing the focus of the company.”