www.rmmlf.org 2017 Annual Membership Directory SUSTAINING MEMBERS A Professional Law Corporation NOTICE TO 2017 MEMBERS Please check the Directory for accuracy under your entries in the Individual, Alphabetical, and Geographical Rosters, and let us know of any changes that need to be made for the 2018 Directory. Please send us your telephone number and email address if not listed. Email all changes to [email protected]. This Directory is current through September 10, 2017 Copyright © 2017 Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation 9191 Sheridan Blvd., Suite 203 Westminster, Colorado 80031 (303) 321-8100/FAX 321-7657 [email protected] www.rmmlf.org TABLE OF CONTENTS About the Foundation ......................................................................................................................................... ii Annual Membership Program ............................................................................................................................ iv Trustees ............................................................................................................................................................... v Constituent Organizations .................................................................................................................................. vii Board of Directors ............................................................................................................................................... x Past Presidents ....................................................................................................................................................xi In Appreciation ................................................................................................................................................... xii Individual Roster of 2017 Members ......................................................................................................... 1 Alphabetical Roster by Company of 2017 Members ................................................................................ 59 Geographical Roster by Company of 2017 Members .............................................................................. 104 ROCKY MOUNTAIN MINERAL LAW FOUNDATION STAFF EXECUTIVE Alex Ritchie, Executive Director, ext. 101, [email protected] Mark Holland, Associate Director, ext. 106, [email protected] Frances Hartogh, Associate Director and Director of Outreach, ext. 107, [email protected] EDITORIAL Margo MacDonnell, Director of Publications, ext. 116, [email protected] Ryan Minton, Assistant Legal Editor, ext. 120, [email protected] Jennifer Roulette, Legal Assistant, ext. 103, [email protected] Gregoria Frangas, Desktop Publisher, ext. 115, [email protected] FINANCE Surbhi Chavda, Director of Finance, ext. 119, [email protected] Morgan Moss, Bookkeeper, ext. 125, [email protected] TECHNICAL and ADMINISTRATIVE Julie Thurman, Customer Service Manager, ext. 114, [email protected] John Stonecypher, Webmaster, ext. 117, [email protected] Deanna Crowe, Administrative and Outreach Assistant, ext. 113, [email protected] i ABOUT THE FOUNDATION The Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation is a collaborative, educational, non-profit organization dedicated to the scholarly and practical study of the laws and regulations relating to mining, oil and gas, energy, public lands, water, environmental and international law. Through our educational programs, we bring together lawyers, landmen, managers, consultants, government personnel, law faculty, students, and others involved in minerals, oil and gas, water, and other resources. The Foundation is known for its high-quality educational offerings: • Institutes, Short Courses, and Workshops – both domestic and international – on relevant legal developments and issues • Publications such as the Landman’s Legal Handbook, American Law of Mining, Law of Federal Oil and Gas Leases, the Proceedings of the Annual Institutes, Gower Federal Services, RMMLF Journal, Mineral Law Newsletter, Water Law Newsletter, books, model forms, and other special materials • The online Digital Library, which puts six decades of scholarship at your fingertips Various funding opportunities support legal scholarship: • Grants to promote scholarship, research, writing, teaching, and the study of mineral resources law and related fields at law schools • Special Projects funding for new and innovative projects in mining, oil and gas, energy, water, public lands, and related legal areas • Scholarships for qualified law students at Foundation Constituent Law Schools who demonstrate interest in pursuing careers in mineral resources law The Foundation is led by a Board of Directors, and is guided by a Trustees Council composed of representatives from 32 law schools, 13 bar associations, and 19 mining and oil and gas associations, 25 trustees-at-large elected annually, a number of honorary trustees who have made important contributions to the work of the Foundation, and the Foundation’s past presidents. But the heart of the organization is its 3,000-plus Annual Members, whose collective efforts produce institutes and publications of tremendous quality and practical utility. They also contribute invaluable time and thought to the Scholarships, Grants, and Special Projects programs. ii HISTORY In 1955, a group of lawyers from the Rocky Mountain region recognized the need for a mineral law institute that addressed important issues arising in the public lands states. They decided to organize a conference in which law professors, practitioners, government personnel, and others could gather and share their expertise on topics related to public lands, mining, and oil and gas law. The “First Annual” mineral law institute, held later that year, was such a success that the lawyers realized they needed to create an organization to carry on the effort, and thus the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation was born. The consensus among the founders was that the organization would be sponsored by universities, bar associations, and industry associations, and that it would not be politically oriented but rather would reflect the collaboration of sponsoring organizations dedicated to professional education. From the beginning, the Annual Institute had a family-friendly focus, and the Foundation was more than just a business organization. Over the years, the scope of programming has expanded dramatically, covering environmental protection, water law, alternative and renewable energy, and other areas. Special Institutes, Short Courses, and international programs have been added. A publications program was created to meet the needs of the practicing mineral law bar and other resources professionals, with the flagship American Law of Mining, the Law of Federal Oil and Gas Leases, the Landman’s Legal Handbook, and model forms. Other publications continue to be added. All of the Foundation’s programs, publications, and other projects result from tremendous commitments of time and talent from its Annual Members. The voluntary efforts of the Foundation’s membership have built the organization into a global learning community of colleagues and friends, known worldwide for its expertise, objectivity, and practicality. iii 2017 - 2018 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP Annual Membership Program Individual Membership Categories Organized in 1955, the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Benefits accrue only to the individual. Law firms, Foundation is a collaborative, educational, nonprofit companies, agencies, and other organizations are not organization that fosters the scholarly and practical study eligible for Individual Memberships. of the law concerning oil and gas, mining, energy, water, public lands, environmental protection, and related areas • Individual Membership – All the benefits of of natural resources law. membership on an individual basis. • Individual Government/Nonprofit Membership – For The Annual Membership Program was established in the employees of government agencies or non-profit (IRS mid-1960s to promote the practical and scholarly exchange tax-exempt) organizations. of information between individuals, corporations, law • firms, government agencies, and other organizations New Professional Membership – A one-time individual through the Foundation’s programs. membership for recent law school graduates, new landmen, and other new natural resources Benefits to Annual Members professionals. Join for $100 in the year of graduation or first employment as a natural resources professional • A substantial reduction in the early registration fee and the membership continues through the end of the for the 64th Annual Institute in Victoria, BC following calendar year. For example, join in May 2017 • Discounts on registration fees for Special Institutes, and your membership is valid through December 2018. Short Courses, and other programs • Senior Membership – For individuals who are fully • Discounts on many Foundation publications and retired yet wish to continue to participate in audio recordings, including the Proceedings of the Foundation activities. 64th Annual Institute • Student Membership – For full-time students only. Free to Annual Members Organization Membership Categories • Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation Journal – 2 electronic issues per year with original articles, • Sustaining Membership – For firms and companies selected reprints, an annual oil and gas update, and that choose to support the Foundation at a higher topical reading lists level, additional benefits include: two complimentary