The oil & gas professionals of PetroLedger are the heart of our success. Our team of 100+ bookkeepers, degreed accountants, CPAs and land administration experts bring an average of 15 years in the industry. We know how to help you succeed because we have been where you are, and our experience is unrivaled.
Randie Tacker is Chief Revenue Officer for PetroLedger Accounting and Land Services. Mrs. Tacker has over 20 years of experience within the financial realm of contract negation ranging from multibillion-dollar corporations to individual landowners. In the last 15 years, Tacker has worked within the Energy sector most recently as Vice President of Land and Regulatory with JR Oil, LLC, a private E&P company with assets in Eastern New Mexico. Prior to JR Oil, Tacker worked as Vice President of Land and Regulatory for Auger Resources and Bluescape Energy Partners. There she oversaw all land acquisition, divestitures, diligence and mediation in land assets totaling over 700,000 acres across the Red River Anticline, Marcellus, Utica, Barnett, Eagle Ford, Williston/Bakken and Mississippian Lime basins. Mrs. Tacker also has 8 years in E&P Private Equity, where she assisted with evaluating potential investments in all areas of Energy including renewables, power, transmission and traditional oil & gas, and oversaw all land diligence with a current transacted investment total of over $1 billion in the Marcellus, Utica, Permian and Scoop/Stack basins. Additionally, Mrs. Tacker has significant experience designing and running complex multi-faceted processes for both legal mediation/arbitration and land diligence within multiple states.
Mrs. Tacker earned a Master's degree of Music from Southern Methodist University, Bachelor's degree in Music from McMurry University along with the Advance Professional Land Management (APLM) and Professional Land Management (PLM) from the University of Houston. Mrs. Tacker is also a member of Women’s Energy Network (WEN), Women in Minerals, and the Tulsa Association of Professional Landmen (TAPL).
Jordan comes to PetroLedger having spent six years at Wolfepack Software (now PakEnergy). As their former Director of Professional Services, he administered several teams and oversaw conversions, training and implementation, as well as handled service sales, navigated mergers and acquisitions, and managed other operations-related responsibilities. Prior to that, he served as the Controller for Tige Boats, worked in legal for Blue Cross Blue Shield, and is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force.
Shannah has 30 years of oil and gas experience. She’s been with the company over 18 years in various roles related to client services and has touched all Accounting functions. She served as Client Account Manager for many different clients over the years. She was then promoted to Director of Client Success and worked with potential clients to scope new services and onboard them into monthly Operations. She moved back into Operations last year and served as Director managing the AP/JIB and GL departments. After being promoted to VP, she is now managing the Accounting department which spans multiple offices and includes Revenue, AP/JIB, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Regulatory Reporting and Treasury. Client services is truly her passion, and she is thankful for all the wonderful clients and talented team members she’s worked with over the years. Shannah has a Bachelor’s in Accounting and is a CPA.
Elise has a BBA in Finance from Texas State University and joined PetroLedger in 2012 after a brief stint in the nonprofit sector. She got her start on the revenue side and then moved up to work as a client manager before moving on to doing more data conversion and software work. She currently oversees one of our two Houston offices, but as Vice President of Private Client & Professional Services, she manages multiple teams that handle a wide range of services, including software conversions, data cleanup, consulting and client relations. Elise is experienced in a number of oil & gas softwares and works closely on projects with our clients and our preferred software partners.
Mike Gibson has over 18 years of experience in the energy industry and accepted the position of Managing Director at ARI in January of 2018, where he successfully expanded the ARI Houston office by bringing in a multitude of new clients as well as staffing the Houston office with 30 plus highly experienced Land, Division Order and Accounting employees. Prior to his work at ARI, Mike was a landman at Cinco Energy Management Group where he held positions as Landman, Project Manager and Land Manager-Corporate Office. During his time at Cinco he worked in a multitude of states, counties and basins throughout the United States and has become highly respected within the industry. Mike is a member of AAPL, HAPL and PBLA. He has been highly involved in HAPL over the last 10 years, where he has held positions as Chairman, Director, 3rd VP, 2nd VP, 1st VP and President, as well as serving on AAPL committees. Also, in 2015, he was recognized as one of Texas Best Landman by Texas Top Producers and TIPRO. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Stephen F. Austin State University and is a Certified Professional Landman. Mike loves spending time with his family and enjoys college football (Oklahoma Sooners), disc golf and any outdoor sports.
Steve is a human resources and organizational development professional from San Antonio, Texas. He has undergraduate and graduate degrees in human resources management, and has been doing human resources related work, mostly in the organizational development space, for 25 years. His expertise is in talent development, culture change and engagement, and he is certified in numerous management and leadership development courses and assessments. He's worked in a variety of industries, including telecom, healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing and, of course, oil & gas. Steve is married with four daughters.
Nan Carlson is our Director of Land Administration, coming to us from Associated Resources, Inc., where she's worked since she joined the team in 2004. She ended up in the industry by chance, seeing an open position at an independent office support company similar to ARI. However, her father was a landman so she may have been destined for the industry. She’s spent her career honing her skills in land and lease records, lease records operating systems, conversions, lease and title research, division order calculations, and record-keeping at various companies across the country. At one point, she was in charge of converting a past employer’s 20,000+ lease records to an in-house system, so she’s no stranger to large projects.
Grant Sparks came to PetroLedger after our merger with Associated Resources, Inc. His grandfather was a geologist and oilman, so Grant always knew he wanted to work in the energy industry. He has a BA in accounting as well as his MBA, and began his career with IBM Business Consulting Services supporting several energy companies. In 2015, he joined the ARI team. In his free time, he likes to travel and visit National Parks.
Treasa graduated from OSU. Not wanting a career in public accounting, she interviewed and got a job in oil & gas accounting at BP Amaco. Treasa has worked with several companies within the industry over the years, and now serves as the general ledger senior manager at PetroLedger.
Vicki is an experienced land professional and manages PetroLedger's Division Orders team. She has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Oklahoma State University, and has over 25 years of experience working for oil & gas operators in active drilling programs and oversight of non-operated properties. She has worked in all areas of the land department as a Landman, Land Contracts/Lease Administrator and Division Order Analyst covering properties in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, Colorado, North Dakota, Montana, Utah, New Mexico, Louisiana, Ohio and West Virginia.
Kevin Kline is the Lease Records Manager in our Houston office. He's responsible for directing set-up, analysis and maintenance of leases and contracts, as well as communicating with clients about their operations. After first entering the industry in 2013 for a private operator, Kevin found his passion handling lease and contracts for clients, while assisting them during initial set-up, acquisitions and divestitures, and monthly obligation review. He's a people person and enjoys the variety of work to make each report as customizable as you desire. In his spare town, he enjoys spending time outdoors and going on adventures with his wife and daughter.
Walter E. Thomas has over 20 years of experience in business analysis, accounting, and software implementations. He is currently the Manager of Implementations and Conversions at PetroLedger, and has been an integral part of the Professional Services Group for the past two years. He began his career with a strong foundation in accounting and business analysis, quickly establishing himself as a key player in major projects for industry giants such as BHP Group, Petrobras, and Shell E&P. His expertise spans various domains, including oil & gas software, cost analysis, budgeting, reconciliations, and stakeholder engagement.
Walter is known for his professional achievements, his personable attitude, and his ability to bring positive energy to any project. He is also a Costco enthusiast and often shares his love for the store's unique offerings with colleagues and friends, fostering a collaborative and enjoyable work environment. Walter is committed to delivering high-quality outcomes that consistently exceed expectations, making him an invaluable asset to any conversion project, and he is always open to discussing how his extensive experience and proactive approach can contribute to your project's success.
Carol earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Economics from Baylor University. She has over 27 years of experience in the oil & gas industry in the areas of marketing, regulatory reporting, accounts payable, revenue, general ledger and financial reporting. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
Kyli graduated from Texas Tech in 2018 and moved back to Fort Worth to work as an Executive Assistant to the CFO and Partners at a private oil & gas company for the next three years. During that time, she was able to learn an abundance of information about the process of accounting, as well as the amount of dedication and hard work it takes to make a company successful.
Jordan is an alumnus of Texas Tech and has several years of sales experience as well as time on operational oil rigs during his college summers. Not to mention, he can craft a mean cocktail. He is currently expanding his professional horizons by learning about the intricacies of the back-office accounting and land administration services as an SDR at PetroLedger. He frequently notes his appreciation of air conditioning in the back-office side of the oil patch.
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