Houston Association of Professional Landmen

Houston Association of Professional Landmen Welcome to the Houston Association of Professional Landmen (HAPL) Official page!

The HAPL holds many events throughout the year for its members and interested non-members. Some of our events include: monthly luncheons, networking and social gatherings, community charity activites and educational seminars. On the first of each month we publish our monthly newsletter for members.

HAPL’s 24th Annual Permian Social is this Thursday, September 17!Join us from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at The Heights Social for a...
09/14/2026

HAPL’s 24th Annual Permian Social is this Thursday, September 17!

Join us from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at The Heights Social for an evening of networking as we honor Damian Katz, CPL, HAPL’s 2026 Permian Landman of the Year.

Sponsorship opportunities are available and are a great way to support the event while showcasing your company to Houston’s land community.

Sponsorship Levels:

Platinum Plus – $1,500

Platinum – $1,000

Gold – $700

Silver – $500

Bronze – $300

We hope you will join us in celebrating Damian and making this year’s Permian Social one to remember!

Sponsor Online: https://www.hapl.org/sponsorships/event/1174/

Thank you to our sponsors!

Platinum Plus:

Texas File, LLC

Paloma Permian II, LLC

Kirby, Mathews & Walrath, PLLC

Mazurek, Belden & Burke, P.C.

Holland Right of Way LLC.

ExxonMobil

Platinum:

Surprise Valley Resources, LLC

Steven S Toeppich and Associates, PLLC

Synergy Land Group

Gold:

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

VOG Land

C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates, LLC

Dudley Land Company

Kearney, McWilliams & Davis PLLC

Chevron

The Kuiper Law Firm PLLC

Tracts

Silver:

Bode & Werner PLLC

Beacon Land Management

Oliva Gibbs, PLLC

Hilcorp Energy Company

Equitas Energy Partners, LLC

Landmark OGM LLC

Pete Dailey & Associates, Inc

Armadillo Energy Partners, LLC

Crescent Energy

Terra Firma Ventures, LLC

Bronze:

R. Reese & Associates, PLLC

Bonds Ellis Eppich Schafer Jones LLP

Red Stag Land Services

Tri Energy Asset Management, Inc.

Grey Rock Investment Partners

Grizzly Land Services, LLC

Kently and Associates Land Services

ITC Pipe

HAPL’s 4th Annual Fall Seminar is this Thursday, September 17. Only 5 spots remain! Don’t wait, secure your spot today!J...
09/14/2026

HAPL’s 4th Annual Fall Seminar is this Thursday, September 17. Only 5 spots remain! Don’t wait, secure your spot today!

Join us at Apache Corporation for a great day of education, industry insight and networking.

Attendees can earn AAPL CE credits, including one ethics credit, as well as State of Texas CLE credits.

Please note that this seminar is in person only.

Register: https://www.hapl.org/events/1165/

Meet Your 2026-2027 HAPL Leadership Team! Next in our leadership series, we’re pleased to introduce HAPL Secretary, Kell...
09/11/2026

Meet Your 2026-2027 HAPL Leadership Team!

Next in our leadership series, we’re pleased to introduce HAPL Secretary, Kelley Myers, CPL!

Kelley is a Land Representative with Chevron U.S.A. Inc. in the Shale & Tight Business organization, where she manages projects supporting a multi-rig drilling program in Colorado’s DJ Basin.

Before joining Chevron, Kelley worked as an in-house Landman for BPX Energy, Inc., supporting assets in South Texas, East Texas, and Northern Louisiana. She began her career as a Landman with BHP Billiton Resources, where she worked on the Fayetteville, Haynesville, and Eagle Ford teams.

In addition to serving as HAPL Secretary, Kelley is Co-Chair of the Community Service Committee. She previously served as an HAPL Director and chaired several committees, including the HAPL Permian Social and Women’s Networking Social.

Kelley earned a bachelor’s degree in Energy Management from the University of Oklahoma, with minors in Finance and Spanish. She lives in Houston with her husband, Derek, and their border collie, June. Together, they enjoy traveling, playing pickleball, and spending time with family and friends.

Please join us in welcoming Kelley as HAPL’s 2026-2027 Secretary!

Secure Your Seat at the Table for the HAPL 70th Executive Night!Join us for HAPL's 70th Executive Night on Thursday, Oct...
09/11/2026

Secure Your Seat at the Table for the HAPL 70th Executive Night!

Join us for HAPL's 70th Executive Night on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District. Featuring a conversation with keynote speaker Ken Waits, President & CEO of Mewbourne Oil Company, moderated by Kyle B. Reynolds, JD, CPL, Immediate Past President of the American Association of Professional Landmen, the evening will include outstanding networking with industry professionals and the presentation of two of HAPL's highest honors as we recognize the 2026 Company of the Year and Landman of the Year.

Seating is limited, and a waiting list will be created once capacity is reached.

We are incredibly grateful to our outstanding 2026 Executive Night sponsors! Sponsorship opportunities are still available for companies interested in being part of this milestone 70th anniversary celebration. Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.hapl.org/sponsorships/event/1145/

We look forward to celebrating 70 years of Executive Night & 80 years of HAPL with you!

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage and sacrifice of the first respo...
09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage and sacrifice of the first responders and countless individuals who answered the call to help.

Twenty-five years later, we remember those who never came home, the families forever changed, and the strength and unity shown in the days that followed.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸

Join us for the HAPL Fall Women’s Networking Social!Spend the evening connecting with fellow land professionals, buildin...
09/10/2026

Join us for the HAPL Fall Women’s Networking Social!

Spend the evening connecting with fellow land professionals, building new relationships and catching up with familiar faces in a relaxed setting.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Tejas Brewery - Skyline Lounge

2101 Summer Street, Houston, TX 77007

RSVP: https://www.hapl.org/events/1180/

Sponsorship opportunities are also available! Support this special event while showcasing your organization to HAPL members and industry professionals.

Sponsor online: https://www.hapl.org/sponsorships/event/1180/

A special thank you to our sponsors:

Diamond: Kirby, Mathews & Walrath, PLLC

Platinum: The Kuiper Law Firm, PLLC and Surprise Valley Resources, LLC

Silver: Purple Land Management

Bronze: Ray, Feighny & Hartle PLLC and Paradise Energy Partners, LLC

We hope you’ll join us for a great evening of networking and connection!

For questions, please contact Adriana Merlan or Allison Abney.

Ready to take your shot? Registration is open for the 52nd Annual HAPL Sporting Clays Tournament! Thursday, September 24...
09/09/2026

Ready to take your shot? Registration is open for the 52nd Annual HAPL Sporting Clays Tournament!

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Greater Houston Sports Club

6700 McHard Road | Houston, TX 77053

New day. New location. Bigger experience.

Register as a four-person team or sign up individually, and we will help place you on a team. Special pricing and awards are available for all-ladies teams!

Registration:

• HAPL Members: $200

• Non-Members: $225

• Carts are included with every registration.

The day will feature sporting clays, the Four-Man Flurry Competition, Knockout Challenge, gun giveaways, mulligans, awards, Demaris Barbecue and beer, and plenty of opportunities to connect with Houston’s land and energy professionals.

Register online: https://birdease.com/HAPL2026ClayShoot

A very special thank-you to our sponsors!

Riverbend Energy Group

Kirby, Mathews & Walrath, PLLC

Kearney, McWilliams & Davis, PLLC

Triangle Oil & Gas Properties, LLC

Quorum Software

MAO Professional Land Services, Inc.

Dogwood Land Services

Surprise Valley Resources, LLC

C. H. Fenstermaker & Assoc., LLC

Ray, Feighny & Hartle PLLC

PETE DAILEY & ASSOCIATES, INC.

EOG Resources

FSC INC.

Oliva Gibbs PLLC

ValleyView Energy LLC

R. Reese & Associates

This tournament would not be possible without the generosity and continued support of our sponsors!

Sponsor Online: https://birdease.com/35103/sponsorships

HAPL is proud to announce Damian Katz, CPL, as HAPL’s 2026 Permian Landman of the Year!Join us as we recognize Damian an...
09/09/2026

HAPL is proud to announce Damian Katz, CPL, as HAPL’s 2026 Permian Landman of the Year!

Join us as we recognize Damian and celebrate his contributions to the land profession at HAPL’s 24th Annual Permian Social.

Thursday, September 17, 2026
5:00–8:00 p.m.
The Heights Social
1213 W. 20th Street, Houston, TX 77008

Come enjoy an evening of networking, industry connections and celebration as we honor Damian with this well-deserved recognition!

Thank you to our sponsors!

Platinum Plus:
Texas File, LLC
Paloma Permian II, LLC
Kirby, Mathews & Walrath, PLLC
Mazurek, Belden & Burke, P.C.
Holland Right of Way LLC.
ExxonMobil

Platinum:
Surprise Valley Resources, LLC
Steven S. Toeppich and Associates, PLLC
Synergy Land Group

Gold:
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
VOG Land
C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates, LLC
Dudley Land Company
Kearney, McWilliams & Davis PLLC
Chevron
The Kuiper Law Firm PLLC
Tracts

Silver:
Bode & Werner PLLC
Beacon Land Management
Oliva Gibbs, PLLC
Hilcorp Energy Company
Equitas Energy Partners, LLC
Landmark OGM LLC
Pete Dailey & Associates, Inc.
Armadillo Energy Partners, LLC
Crescent Energy

Bronze:
R. Reese & Associates, PLLC
Bonds Ellis Eppich Schafer Jones LLP
Red Stag Land Services
Tri Energy Asset Management, Inc.
Grey Rock Investment Partners
Grizzly Land Services, LLC
Kently and Associates Land Services

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Showcase your company while supporting this special event.

Become a sponsor:
https://hapl.org/sponsorships/event/1174/

We look forward to celebrating with you!

ONE WEEK TO GO! Spots are limited!HAPL’s 4th Annual Fall Seminar is next Thursday, September 17 at Apache Corporation an...
09/08/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO! Spots are limited!

HAPL’s 4th Annual Fall Seminar is next Thursday, September 17 at Apache Corporation and we have a great lineup of speakers and topics planned!

Speakers & Topics:

- Molly Pela | Principal,

Topic: What I Would Tell You as a Litigator If I Weren’t Afraid of Hurting Your Feelings | Red Flags for Landmen & Title Attorneys

- Simon Tolbert, Esq. | Attorney, Mountain States Energy Attorneys & Advisors, PLLC d/b/a Tolbert Law Office, PLLC

Topic: Intersect of Trust & Estates and Oil & Gas Law: Curative

- Sean Kimiagar, MBA | Managing Director, WellDatabase

Topic: Reading the Activity Pipeline | From Permit to Production

- Roger Soape | Founder, Roger A. Soape, Inc.

Topic: Ethics: Fraud and the Misuse of Confidential Information

- Natalie Johns | Director – Alternative Energy & Infrastructure, Dudley Land Company

Topic: Data Center & Renewable Development: What Operators Need to Know to Protect Their Leasehold

- Ryan Kirby | Managing Partner, Kirby, Mathews & Walrath, PLLC

Topic: Is Lithium the New Oil? Who Owns the Lithium in the Water – the Mineral Owner, the Surface Owner, or the Operator Already Producing the Well?

In addition to a full day of timely industry education, attendees can earn AAPL CE credits & State of Texas CLE credits while connecting with fellow land and energy professionals.

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Apache Corporation | 2000 W Sam Houston Pkwy S #200, Houston, TX 77042

Check-in: 9:30 AM | Seminar: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Registration:

HAPL Members – $60

Apache Employees – $60

Non-Members – $75

Thank you to our current sponsors! Food & Beverage, Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorships are SOLD OUT! Bronze sponsorship opportunities are still available. Sponsor Online: https://www.hapl.org/sponsorships/event/1165/

We’re only ONE WEEK away and seats are limited. Register now to reserve yours!

REGISTER: https://www.hapl.org/events/1165/

Tomorrow is the deadline to join the 2026-2027 HAPL Mentorship Program!Great careers are built through experience and st...
09/08/2026

Tomorrow is the deadline to join the 2026-2027 HAPL Mentorship Program!

Great careers are built through experience and strengthened when that experience is shared.

Whether you are an experienced land professional ready to give back or someone seeking guidance as you grow your career, the HAPL Mentorship Program offers an opportunity to build a meaningful industry connection.

Mentors and mentees are matched based on similar experience and encouraged to meet monthly to discuss industry trends, career development and professional goals.

Program: September 2026-April 2027

FREE for HAPL members

Applications close tomorrow, September 9!

Learn more and apply: https://www.hapl.org/mentorship-program/

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