Trafford Exploration, LLCVP M&A - Corporate Growth Strategy - Land Manager
Dec. 2011Oklahoma City, Oklahoma AreaTrafford Exploration, LLC, privately funded, specializes in non-operated acquisitions, mineral management, and strategic A&D investments for strong long-term returns. - Directed $17B+ in acquisitions across 26 U.S. basins, consistently outperforming PSA deadlines by 10–20% while accelerating revenue realization and protecting investor capital. - Negotiated and structured acreage trades and bolt-on acquisitions, increasing portfolio valuations by $1.2B+ while lowering acquisition costs by 15–18%. - Architected title risk frameworks that cut defect exposure by 30%+, preserving $2.1B+ in asset values and safeguarding sponsor capital. - Orchestrated multi-basin programs covering 150,000+ wells, improving rig utilization efficiency by 17% and accelerating client portfolio cash flow by six months on average. - Led enterprise-scale due diligence on marquee deals (e.g., $1.9B STACK, $1.68B Permian, $1.275B Anadarko), producing WI/NRI and valuation models that secured positive purchase price adjustments of $78M+. - Partnered with executive sponsors and boards to align acquisition strategy with investor return objectives, positioning Trafford as a premier A&D platform.