Sooner State Energy Capital
1,000+
Transactions Closed
Deep market expertise and proprietary sourcing drive consistent deal flow and investor value
55+
Years of Expertise
Over 5 decades of industry knowledge
at your disposal
$15B+
Executed Transactions
Proven strategies and insights that maximize your returns
About Us
Mission Statement:
Sooner State Energy Capital is a private equity firm dedicated to acquiring oil and gas minerals and non-operated working interests (non-op) in the Mid-Continent and Permian Basins —two of the most prolific energy-producing regions in the world.
Through disciplined investment practices and ground-floor deal sourcing, we deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.
Our Core
Seven Values
We invest alongside our LPs, ensuring shared incentives and a commitment to long-term success. Our structure prioritizes investor returns, fostering strong, transparent relationships built on trust and performance.
Our investment decisions are guided by rigorous underwriting and a disciplined risk management framework. We focus on stable, high-quality assets that can withstand market cycles and deliver consistent returns.
We prioritize acquiring high-quality, cash-generating assets with long-term appreciation potential. Our strategy is designed to optimize value over time rather than chase short-term market fluctuations.
We uphold the highest standards of governance through clear financial reporting, consistent investor communication, and full accountability in fund operations. Transparency is at the core of everything we do.
Energy demand continues to grow, and oil & gas remain critical components of the global economy. Our investments are strategically positioned to navigate industry shifts and capitalize on evolving market dynamics.
With a leadership team deeply experienced in oil & gas investments, we execute with precision across land acquisition, title management, and asset optimization, ensuring superior outcomes for our investors.
We leverage data-driven insights, cutting-edge technology, and deep market expertise to identify undervalued opportunities and remain agile in a rapidly changing industry.
Energy Investment
Building Lasting Value In
Our seven core values aren’t just words on a page—they’re the principles that guide every decision we make and every relationship we build.
From the Permian to the Mid-Continent, we’ve established a reputation for excellence by staying true to these foundational beliefs. We combine deep industry expertise with unwavering integrity, creating value not just through what we do, but how we do it.
Our approach marries traditional energy investment wisdom with forward-thinking innovation. We understand that in today’s complex energy landscape, success requires both disciplined execution and strategic vision.
When you partner with Sooner State, you’re joining forces with a team that values transparency, prioritizes your returns, and remains steadfastly committed to excellence across market cycles.
This is energy investment reimagined—where investor interests come first, where long-term thinking drives short-term actions, and where we measure success not just in returns generated but in relationships strengthened.
Investment Strategy
Dual Investment Approach
Mineral Acquisitions
Passive, reliable cash flow from producing wells with long-term appreciation potential.
Consistent monthly income
No operational costs
Perpetual ownership
Non-Op Working Interests
High-growth potential through strategic partnerships with best-in-class operators.
Enhanced return potential
Access to premium drilling opportunities
Leverage operator expertise
Why Our Strategy Works
Conservative Approach
Entry cost based on conservative pricing and production assumptions, providing significant downside protection.
Premium Acreage Focus
Targeting only core-of-the-core assets in the Mid-Continent and Permian regions for optimal performance.
Area of Acquisitions
Our Leadership
Meet The Team
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Certified Professional Landman with decades of experience sourcing minerals and non-op.
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Secured hundreds of thousands of acres across all major U.S. basins (with 80%+ in Sooner State’s target basins).
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Managed acreage aggregation projects from launch to divestiture.
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Founded Feather Creek Resources in 2017 and Feather Creek Investments in 2018.
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Grew Feather Creek from $30K to $50 million+ in capital deployed.
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Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas Grantham.
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Decades of experience in corporate finance and investment banking.
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Executed over $15 billion in oil and gas A&D and financing transactions.
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Underwrote the deployment of over 500 minerals and non-op acquisitions in the Mid-Continent and Permian.
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Returned capital to investors through distributions and divestitures valued at over $750 million.
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Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University and an MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.
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Brings over 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in land and acquisitions across major U.S. basins.
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Previously served as Vice President of Business Development at Feather Creek Resources from 2020 to 2025, successfully facilitating over 500 transactions that contributed to the firm’s growth.
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Spent over a decade at Haggard Land Company, managing leasing and acquisitions for large E&P companies and private equity funds across the STACK, SCOOP, Midland, and Delaware Basins.
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Has additional experience in Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, and Ohio, demonstrating versatile expertise across diverse energy markets.
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Brings over 12 years of experience in oil and gas acquisitions and business operations.
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Joined Feather Creek Resources in 2019 as an Acquisition Specialist, playing a key role in securing valuable assets for the firm and its clients.
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Previously owned and operated a brokerage firm, developing expertise in business development, negotiations, and client relations.
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Combines industry knowledge with strong communication and relationship-building skills to drive successful acquisitions.
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Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Oklahoma.
Experience, Integrity, & Results
Our leadership team brings together decades of expertise in land acquisition, deal sourcing, finance, and value creation. With a proven track record of successfully executing high-value transactions and securing premium assets across the most prolific U.S. basins, we are committed to delivering exceptional results for our investors and partners.