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At Shenandoah Energy Partners, our work is driven by a multidisciplinary team that brings together expertise across land, title, engineering, and financial operations. Every lease we execute and every relationship we build is supported by professionals who understand both the technical details and the importance of getting it right for the mineral owner.

From verifying ownership and managing documentation to evaluating development potential and ensuring timely payments, each team plays a distinct role in delivering a smooth, transparent experience. Together, they form an integrated approach designed to protect accuracy, maintain momentum, and create long-term value for the mineral owners we serve.

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Title Team

The Title Team plays a critical role in ensuring each mineral owner’s ownership is properly verified and documented before any lease or payment is finalized. Our West Virginia-based title specialists review courthouse records, deeds, probate filings, and prior lease history to confirm accurate ownership and prevent delays in the leasing process. Click Here to contact our title team.

Land Administration Team

The Land Administration Team supports the leasing process by managing documentation, tracking lease status, and ensuring all agreements are properly executed, recorded, and organized. Our team works closely with mineral owners and county offices throughout West Virginia to keep each project moving efficiently and to ensure every lease file is complete, accurate, and compliant. Click Here to contact or Land Administration Team.

Leasing Specialist

Our Leasing Specialists work directly with mineral owners across West Virginia to provide clear communication, competitive lease offers, and a straightforward leasing experience. They help guide landowners through the process, answer questions about lease terms, and ensure each mineral owner understands their options before signing. Click Here to contact our Leasing Specialists.

Engineering Team

Our Engineering Team evaluates geologic data, production performance, and development plans to ensure each project is economically sound and strategically positioned. By analyzing drilling timelines, resource potential, and operator activity across West Virginia, they help support informed leasing decisions and long-term value creation. Click Here to contact our Engineering Team.

Accounting Team

Our Accounting Team manages payment processing, financial reporting, and owner-related documentation to ensure accuracy and transparency throughout the leasing process. They work closely with our internal teams and mineral owners to ensure bonus payments, royalty distributions, and tax documents are handled efficiently and delivered on time. Click Here to contact our Accounting Team.

MANAGING PARTNERS

David Hettich

Co-Founder & Co-Manager

Co-founder and co-manager of Shenandoah Energy Partners and has 18 years of energy/oil and gas experience. David has founded and managed multiple oil and gas companies, including oil and gas funds like SEP II focusing on the aggregation of land positions in Oklahoma and overseeing development (Coriolis).

Prior to this David established an exploration, production and operating company in Louisiana, aggregating production and drilling seismic based prospects both onshore and offshore. David has held senior positions as CFO of an ASX/TSX publicly traded company and VP of Business Development and holds a BS in Business Administration – Banking and Financial Economics from the University of North Dakota.

Edgar Mellor

Co-Founder & Co-Manager

Edgar Mellor is a seasoned oil and gas executive with over 23 years of experience in reservoir engineering and fund management. As Co-Founder and Co-Manager of Shenandoah Energy Partners, Edgar applies deep technical knowledge and strategic insight to lead full fund-cycle development and reservoir engineering initiatives.

His background includes leadership roles at Red Sky II, III, and IV, where he directed fund development from inception to exit. He previously served as Manager of Reservoir Engineering at Sequel Energy and held engineering roles at prominent firms such as SM Energy and ExxonMobil.Edgar holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.

Robert Shubin

Co-Founder & Co-Manager

Co-founder and co-manager of Shenandoah Energy Partners and has 18 years of oil and gas industry experience. Robert has founded and managed multiple oil and gas funds like SEP II focusing on the aggregation of land positions in Oklahoma and overseeing development (Red Sky). Prior to being independent, Robert spent nearly 5 years in the land acquisitions department with Kodiak Oil & Gas helping to grow Kodiak from a small independent into one of the top ten oil producers in North Dakota’s Bakken Shale.

Before joining Kodiak, Robert was employed as a field land-man researching mineral ownership and buying oil and gas leases for various production companies in North Dakota. Robert holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Masters in Energy Management from the University of Colorado at Denver.

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