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Leadership & Governance

Experienced Stewards of
American Energy Assets

Alamo Exploration’s leadership team brings together decades of petroleum engineering, energy finance, land management, and legal expertise. Our enterprise is guided by a commitment to institutional-grade rigor, fiduciary transparency, and responsible resource development.

Executive Team

Senior Leadership

Robert M. Callahan

Chief Executive Officer

Robert has over 28 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas sector, with an extensive background in mineral acquisition, non-operated working interest management, and institutional capital deployment. Prior to founding Alamo Exploration, Robert held senior positions at two publicly traded E&P companies and managed a private mineral fund with over $400M in assets under management. He holds a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin.

Strategic VisionCapital MarketsInstitutional Partnerships

Katherine D. Mercer

Chief Operating Officer

Katherine oversees all operational functions at Alamo Exploration, including land acquisition, title engineering, and operator relations across the company's eight-basin footprint. With over 22 years in energy operations, Katherine previously served as VP of Land at a midsize Permian Basin operator and as Senior Landman for a Williston Basin-focused acquisition company. She holds a B.B.A. in Energy Commerce from the University of Oklahoma and is a Certified Professional Landman (CPL) through the American Association of Professional Landmen.

Land OperationsTitle EngineeringOperator Relations

David A. Stanton

Chief Financial Officer

David leads Alamo Exploration's financial strategy, including capital structuring, portfolio valuation, and institutional investor relations. He brings 24 years of energy finance experience, including roles at a top-tier investment bank covering oil and gas M&A, and as CFO of a privately held mineral aggregation company. David holds a B.S. in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and is a CFA charterholder.

Financial EngineeringValuation ModelingInvestor Relations

Dr. James L. Whitfield

Vice President of Geosciences

Dr. Whitfield leads the geological and geophysical analysis that underpins every acquisition decision at Alamo Exploration. His 19-year career spans both the major operator and independent E&P environments, with specific expertise in multi-bench unconventional reservoir characterization across the Permian, Williston, and Appalachian basins. He holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the Colorado School of Mines and a B.S. in Geophysics from Stanford University.

Reservoir CharacterizationBasin AnalysisFormation Evaluation

Patricia R. Navarro

Vice President of Legal & Compliance

Patricia directs all legal, regulatory, and compliance functions for Alamo Exploration, including lease drafting, title opinion review, and ESG governance. She has over 17 years of legal experience in the energy sector, including tenures at a nationally recognized oil and gas law firm and as in-house counsel for a multi-basin mineral company. Patricia holds a J.D. from South Texas College of Law and a B.A. in Political Science from Rice University. She is licensed to practice in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

Regulatory ComplianceESG GovernanceLease Administration

Michael T. Okafor

Vice President of Business Development

Michael leads Alamo Exploration's origination and deal flow strategy, managing a nationwide network of landmen, brokers, and institutional mineral sellers. Over the past 15 years, he has originated and closed over $250M in mineral and royalty acquisitions across six major U.S. basins. Prior to joining Alamo, Michael managed business development for a private equity-backed minerals platform. He holds a B.S. in Energy Management from the University of Tulsa.

Deal OriginationMarket AnalysisStakeholder Engagement
Board of Directors

Independent Oversight

Alamo Exploration’s Board of Directors provides independent governance and strategic oversight. All non-executive directors are fully independent, with no material financial interest in the company beyond their board compensation.

Margaret S. Thornton

Independent Board Chair

Former EVP at a Fortune 500 energy company with 32 years of industry experience. Board member of two publicly traded E&P companies.

William K. Reeves

Independent Director

Managing Partner at a Houston-based energy private equity firm. Former investment banker with 20+ years covering upstream M&A.

Dr. Angela M. Prescott

Independent Director — ESG Committee Chair

Professor of Environmental Policy at Columbia University. Former environmental advisor to two federal energy regulatory agencies.

Charles H. Dixon

Independent Director — Audit Committee Chair

Retired partner of a Big Four accounting firm. Specialized in energy sector audit and advisory for 28 years.

Governance Structure

Board Committees

Four standing committees of the Board provide focused oversight across critical governance areas.

01

ESG & Sustainability Committee

Oversees environmental, social, and governance strategy and reporting. Reviews operator environmental performance scorecards quarterly. Chaired by Dr. Angela M. Prescott.

02

Audit & Risk Committee

Oversees financial reporting integrity, internal controls, and enterprise risk management. Reviews all material transactions exceeding $5M. Chaired by Charles H. Dixon.

03

Compensation & Governance Committee

Establishes executive compensation frameworks, succession planning, and corporate governance policies. Reviews board composition and independence annually.

04

Investment Committee

Reviews and approves all acquisition decisions, capital deployment strategies, and operator partnership agreements. Ensures alignment with ESG criteria and portfolio diversification targets.

Corporate Values

The Principles That
Guide Our Enterprise

Every decision at Alamo Exploration — from board-level strategy to field-level land acquisition — is anchored in a set of core values that define our identity as an energy enterprise. These values are not aspirational; they are operational mandates embedded into our policies, contracts, and performance evaluations.

Fiduciary Integrity
Every transaction is conducted with full transparency of terms, methodologies, and valuations. We treat every mineral owner as a fiduciary counterparty deserving of institutional-grade disclosure.
Operational Excellence
We pursue the highest standards of title engineering, geological analysis, and financial modeling. Mediocrity in diligence is a risk we refuse to accept.
Environmental Responsibility
We embed environmental performance criteria into every lease and every operator relationship. Responsible development is not optional — it is foundational.
Community Partnership
We are long-term stakeholders in the communities where we acquire mineral interests. Our engagement extends beyond the transaction to meaningful community investment.
Ethical Conduct
Zero tolerance for predatory acquisition tactics, misleading valuations, or conflicts of interest. Our reputation is our most valuable asset.

Work With a Team That
Understands Your Assets

Our leadership team has collectively evaluated thousands of mineral transactions across every major U.S. basin. Your assets deserve that depth of expertise.

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