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

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

Senior VP Land

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.


Contact Us

1-844-869-7477 (8-OWPGRP)

Houston, Texas 77077

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