Meet Our In-House Team
Alexander Ottewell
Chief Executive Officer
Over 14 years of entrepreneurial leadership, with a proven track record in real estate, operations, and private equity across multiple asset classes
Led major discoveries and seismic-driven exploration strategies at Murphy Oil, including work in Alaska, the Gulf of Mexico, and the West Texarkana Field
Served as VP of Exploration at Renaissance Offshore (2014–2020), overseeing $100M+ in assets and drilling campaigns yielding
17 BCF of undeveloped gas.
Dave Schnabel
Chief Operating Officer
Over 20 years of experience in upstream oil & gas and finance, with deep expertise in strategic planning, A&D, reservoir engineering, and operations of all departments
Proven leadership at Extraction Oil & Gas, managing a $1.2B asset for the company
Experience as BD Director at Anadarko Petroleum, where he executed a $600M+ acreage swap eliminating $300M in
liabilities during that transaction
Jay Parker
Senior VP of Geoscience & Exploration
Over 40 years of global experience in upstream oil & gas exploration, development, and production, with deep technical
and leadership expertise
Led major discoveries and seismic-driven exploration strategies at Murphy Oil, including work in Alaska, the Gulf of Mexico, and the West Texarkana Field
Served as VP of Exploration at Renaissance Offshore (2014–2020), overseeing $100M+ in assets and drilling campaigns yielding 17 BCF of undeveloped gas.
Brandon Guiles
Senior VP of Production - Mid Continent
Nearly 20 years of upstream oil and gas experience across multiple North American basins, with expertise in acquisitions, drilling, completions, and production optimization
Proven success in sourcing off-market assets and executing cost-efficient development plans to maximize operational and financial performance
Former President of Multiplex Resources and Walnut Creek Energy, with a strong track record of leading private equity-backed development and operations
Keith Bradley
Lead Council
Oil & Gas Legal Specialist: Extensive experience across major U.S. shale plays, with thousands of title opinions authored and deep expertise in complex title issues.
General Counsel for Growth & Enterprise: Trusted over decades as legal advisor to startups and multi-million dollar firms, managing contracts, disputes, & transactions
High Net Worth Estate Planner: guiding investors on tax strategy, trusts, and succession planning to preserve and transfer
wealth effectively.
Erik Larsen
Managing Partner
Nearly two decades of oil & gas experience with expertise across land management, asset development, acquisitions, and divestitures
liabilities during that transaction
Oversaw land operations for $1B+ Bakken asset, including coordination of six rig lines and a $185M gathering system divestiture
Raised $100M in private equity and delivering multiple returns within 18 months through strategic drilling and asset expansion
Mike Culmo
Investor Relations
Over a decade of experience in automotive finance management, with deep expertise in lending strategy, credit risk management, and profitability optimization
Skilled in driving operational efficiency and enhancing revenue through strategic deal structuring. Trusted leader with a track record of fostering long-term client relationships and delivering high-impact financial outcomes
Strong foundation in compliance, underwriting, and market trends, with a forward-thinking approach to finance in a competitive industry.
Brandon Piper
Investor Relations
Brandon Piper is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and former field engineer specializing in capital raising for Proved Developed Producing (PDP) oil and gas funds
With six years of field experience in the energy sector, Brandon brings deep operational knowledge to sourcing, evaluating, and structuring low-risk, cash-flowing oil and gas investments.
Brandon’s unique blend of technical expertise, business ownership, and investor-focused strategy allows him to deliver high-yield opportunities with operational transparency and strong downside protection. He partners with accredited investors seeking stable returns through direct energy exposure.
Alexander Ottewell
Chief Executive Officer
Over 14 years of entrepreneurial leadership, with a proven track record in real estate, operations, and private equity across multiple asset classes
Led major discoveries and seismic-driven exploration strategies at Murphy Oil, including work in Alaska, the Gulf of Mexico, and the West Texarkana Field
Served as VP of Exploration at Renaissance Offshore (2014–2020), overseeing $100M+ in assets and drilling campaigns yielding
17 BCF of undeveloped gas.
Dave Schnabel
Chief Operating Officer
Over 20 years of experience in upstream oil & gas and finance, with deep expertise in strategic planning, A&D, reservoir engineering, and operations of all departments
Proven leadership at Extraction Oil & Gas, managing a $1.2B asset for the company
Experience as BD Director at Anadarko Petroleum, where he executed a $600M+ acreage swap eliminating $300M in
liabilities during that transaction
Dave Schnabel
Senior VP of Geoscience & Exploration
Over 40 years of global experience in upstream oil & gas exploration, development, and production, with deep technical
and leadership expertise
Led major discoveries and seismic-driven exploration strategies at Murphy Oil, including work in Alaska, the Gulf of Mexico, and the West Texarkana Field
Served as VP of Exploration at Renaissance Offshore (2014–2020), overseeing $100M+ in assets and drilling campaigns yielding 17 BCF of undeveloped gas.
Brandon Guiles
Senior VP of Production - Mid Continent
Nearly 20 years of upstream oil and gas experience across multiple North American basins, with expertise in acquisitions, drilling, completions, and production optimization
Proven success in sourcing off-market assets and executing cost-efficient development plans to maximize operational and financial performance
Former President of Multiplex Resources and Walnut Creek Energy, with a strong track record of leading private equity-backed development and operations
Keith Bradley
Lead Council
Oil & Gas Legal Specialist: Extensive experience across major U.S. shale plays, with thousands of title opinions authored and deep expertise in complex title issues.
General Counsel for Growth & Enterprise: Trusted over decades as legal advisor to startups and multi-million dollar firms, managing contracts, disputes, & transactions
High Net Worth Estate Planner: guiding investors on tax strategy, trusts, and succession planning to preserve and transfer
wealth effectively.
Erik Larsen
Managing Partner
Nearly two decades of oil & gas experience with expertise across land management, asset development, acquisitions, and divestitures
liabilities during that transaction
Oversaw land operations for $1B+ Bakken asset, including coordination of six rig lines and a $185M gathering system divestiture
Raised $100M in private equity and delivering multiple returns within 18 months through strategic drilling and asset expansion
Mike Culmo
Investor Relations
Over a decade of experience in automotive finance management, with deep expertise in lending strategy, credit risk management, and profitability optimization
Skilled in driving operational efficiency and enhancing revenue through strategic deal structuring. Trusted leader with a track record of fostering long-term client relationships and delivering high-impact financial outcomes
Strong foundation in compliance, underwriting, and market trends, with a forward-thinking approach to finance in a competitive industry.
Brandon Piper
Investor Relations
Brandon Piper is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and former field engineer specializing in capital raising for Proved Developed Producing (PDP) oil and gas funds
With six years of field experience in the energy sector, Brandon brings deep operational knowledge to sourcing, evaluating, and structuring low-risk, cash-flowing oil and gas investments.
Brandon’s unique blend of technical expertise, business ownership, and investor-focused strategy allows him to deliver high-yield opportunities with operational transparency and strong downside protection. He partners with accredited investors seeking stable returns through direct energy exposure.
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