Meet Our In-House Team

Dave Schnabel

Over 20 years of experience in upstream oil & gas and finance, with deep expertise in strategic planning, A&D, reservoir engineering, and operations
Proven leadership at Extraction Oil & Gas, managing a $1.2B asset for the company during tenure
Experience as BD Director at Anadarko Petroleum, where he executed a $300M+ acreage swap eliminating $600M in liabilities during that transaction

Nearly two decades of oil & gas experience with expertise across land management, asset development, acquisitions, and divestitures
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

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.

Former Finance Director at a Fortune 500 transportation company, managing a 1,000+ property industrial real estate portfolio
Built a successful apartment locating business in the Houston market, leveraging market insight and client-driven strategies
Expertise in financial analysis, corporate structure, and deal structuring to drive strong investment returns.

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.