AAPL - American Association of Professional Landmen

Special thanks to Gray Reed for supporting AAPL's 71st Annual Meeting as a Lanyard Sponsor! https://bit.ly/3KybMxH Don’t miss the land profession’s premier professional development and networking conference June 18-20 in Kansas City. Take advantage of priority pricing by registering on or before April 25! https://bit.ly/3KybMxH Annual Meeting attendees will need to bring plenty of business cards and keep their nametags visible because the networking aspect of Annual Meeting is being taken into overdrive with new events and tweaks to mainstays that'll provide several more opportunities to form new business connections during your time. Networking events tailored for landmen include our Welcome Reception, AAPL Celebrates, Networking Luncheon, Cocktail Hour, AAPL Young Professionals Mixer, NEW Closing Reception and more! Learn more about all of Annual Meeting's networking and professional development offerings and explore more for less by registering today — https://bit.ly/3KybMxH. Save an additional $300 by taking advantage of AAPL’s Professional Development Assistance Program. The program is designed for any AAPL Active or Student member who has not received aid more than two times in the past calendar year. Please apply before June 4 to receive assistance for Annual Meeting. https://bit.ly/3W6WWCb #AmericasLandmen #PoweringtheProfession #ExploreMore #Landman

AAPL’s Landman of the Year Award celebrates a member’s remarkable leadership, land skills, integrity and contributions to the association, land profession and their communities. With that in mind, AAPL is honored to announce Jerris Johnson, CPL, as the 2024-25 Landman of the Year! Jerris’ dedication to the energy industry, his forward-thinking vision of how to improve the land profession and his passion for helping others make him more than worthy of this honor. Jerris has served on countless AAPL committees throughout his time as a member. After recently completing his term on AAPL’s 2023-24 Executive Committee as treasurer, Jerris continued championing improvements for AAPL as chair of the Association Management Software Ad Hoc Committee. His leadership on this "behind-the-scenes" committee is crucial for the long-term health of AAPL. Whether he's sharing industry updates on LinkedIn through his "News You Otter Know" posts, mentoring future land professionals or leading an AAPL RPL/CPL Certification Exam Review, Jerris' commitment to honesty, fairness and the betterment of the land profession is constant. He also leads by example on the "Real Deal Landman" podcast, where he shares wisdom and entertains as an ambassador for the profession. Jerris is a trailblazer in the energy industry. His work as a public speaker at numerous industry events this year has sparked conversations about how technology can enhance the way we work, making processes more efficient and helping all landmen make better decisions. Jerris is pushing the profession in his role at Rowland.ai with a progressive approach to artificial intelligence and its applications in land management, showing how new technologies can solve old problems. His impact doesn't stop at the office. He's deeply committed to his community, serving as the children's music director at his church and a mentor with the Salvation Army's Echelon program. Jerris and his wife, Heather, have been married for 23 years and have two kids, Ella and Thomas. Jerris' contributions to the land profession and energy industry are driving progress and his community work shows the heart behind all he does. We look forward to honoring Jerris and all our award winners at our 71st Annual Meeting June 18-20 in Kansas City. https://bit.ly/3TWFHWz #RealDealLandman #PoweringTheProfession #AmericasLandmen

Wish these future certified landmen good luck on their upcoming exams! We loved having members studying the land profession together at our recent RPL/CPL Certification Exam Review in Midland, Texas. Thank you all for joining and thanks to our teachers for sharing their invaluable wisdom. Prepare for your upcoming exam or just refresh your skills and earn CEUs quickly with our RPL/CPL Certification Exam Reviews. Check out our remaining 2025 review dates and locations: ?? Denver, CO │ May 20-22 https://bit.ly/4hBo8nP ?? Pittsburgh, PA │ July 22-24 https://bit.ly/4hAMPR8 ?? Houston, TX │ Aug. 6-8 https://bit.ly/3Q0dH1a ?? Oklahoma City, OK │ Sept. 16-18 https://bit.ly/3Egip8G Recognized throughout the industry as indicators of competency, proficiency and professionalism, AAPL offers three certifications proven to enhance a member's credibility in the industry and to increase earning potential for landmen. Recent compensation survey results indicate certified individuals earn more than those without certification. Learn more about certification – https://bit.ly/3BoCZi4 #PoweringtheProfession #AmericasLandmen #ProfessionalDevelopment

?? 2025 MINING & LAND RESOURCES INSTITUTE PRIORITY RATES END THIS THURSDAY, MARCH 27! https://bit.ly/3OLpdxg AAPL has partnered with the Nevada Landmen's Association to bring relevant education, unique experiences and fun networking to beautiful Lake Tahoe! The 2025 edition of MALRI includes world-class education tailored to the region, breakfasts, lunches, a relaxing networking reception, sunset beach walk and — new for 2025 — a geothermal tour at the Steamboat Hills Complex! MALRI attendees can earn up to 14.5 CEUs, including 1 CEU ethics and 2 from the geothermal tour. Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Montana CLEs are pending. Save up to $100 by registering before priority rates end on March 27! This institute is also on track to sell out, so secure your spot and save some cash by registering now. https://bit.ly/3OLpdxg AAPL members are your ideal audience! Reach attendees in-person as well as thousands of mining and energy professionals during pre-event marketing. The sooner you join as a sponsor, the more exposure you’ll receive! https://bit.ly/4beWKu0 #AmericasLandmen #PoweringTheProfession

AAPL’s Governmental Affairs department continues to raise the bar by bringing critical legal updates to our members. In fact, our team has just set a record for the number of bills tracked in a single year, and it’s only March! As of today, AAPL is tracking and analyzing 681 total bills that could affect our members – 35 on the federal level and 646 on the state level. Over 36 states currently have bills closely monitored by AAPL. To view federal bills and bills in your state, head to our Advocacy & Legal webpage, log into your account and read our "Bill Tracking Report Summary — 2025." https://bit.ly/4cpvvvq We simply cannot monitor important bills and advocate for the land profession without the strong backing of our members. Thank you! We hope you continue to support AAPL by renewing your membership when renewals open in April. #PoweringTheProfession #AmericasLandmen

AAPL is thrilled to have Dr. Gary Sanchez DDS as a featured presenter at our 71st Annual Meeting June 18-20 in Kansas City! https://bit.ly/3TWFHWz Also known as “Dr. WHY,” Dr. Sanchez is a renowned international speaker, author, dentist and inventor. He has uncovered the elusive 9 WHYs and developed the innovative WHY Operating System (WHY.os). He is also the founder of the highly respected WHY Institute and the creator of a cutting-edge discovery tool that enables individuals to uncover their WHY in just five minutes. With his unwavering commitment to making a difference, he aims to empower 1 billion individuals to discover their personal operating system. His WHY.os Discovery system not only reveals one’s intrinsic motivation but also crafts a personal brand message to aid in their journey toward fulfillment. Don’t miss your opportunity to explore more about yourself and your career with Dr. WHY and over 25 other professional development experts and energy industry leaders this summer in the Heart of America! Two separate education tracks will allow attendees to choose a custom learning path that's best for them. Over 14 CEUs are up for grabs plus CLEs from various states. Annual Meeting registration rates increase this Monday, March 17! Save some green this St. Patrick’s Day by locking in your Annual Meeting registration. https://bit.ly/3TWFHWz Active and Student members, save even more — $300 to be exact — with AAPL's Professional Development Assistance Program! Learn more and apply before registering. https://bit.ly/3W6WWCb #AmericasLandmen #FindYouWhy #PoweringTheProfession

Priority rates for the ???????? ?????????????????????? ???????? ?????????????????? April 3-4 in Pittsburgh expire ?????????? ????! Additionally, ALI is on track to SELL OUT! Secure your spot and save up to $100 by registering on or before St. Patrick's Day. https://bit.ly/49vjoN7 AAPL and the Michael Late Benedum Chapter of AAPL are bringing intriguing education and tailored networking to the exciting Pittsburgh area! Registration includes industry experts covering hot topics to Appalachia, breakfasts, keynote luncheon and a fun networking reception with fellow energy professionals. Attendees can earn 10.5 CEUs, including 1 CEU ethics, as well as CLEs from Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Sessions include: · Fireside Chat With the AAPL & MLBC's Presidents · With a Grain of Salt: Ownership of Water, Brine & Lithium in the Appalachian Basin · From Land to Energy: Navigating the Land Leasing Processes in Renewables · Data Center Development · Surface Panel · Land Administration 101 · Industry Update · Surveying · Ethics & more! Stay tuned for the full schedule. Until then, take advantage of priority pricing by registering before March 17. The last two editions of ALI sold out, so lock in your spot now! https://bit.ly/49vjoN7 AAPL members are your ideal audience! Reach attendees in-person as well as thousands of mining and energy professionals during pre-event marketing. The sooner you join as a sponsor, the more exposure you’ll receive! https://lnkd.in/eMwAVCya #AmericasLandmen #PoweringtheProfession #Landman

Don’t miss out on exploring more about your professional development and new advancements in the energy industry with these world-class presenters ???????? ????-???? in ???????????? ????????. https://bit.ly/3TWFHWz Rates are only going to go up and the speaker lineup is only going to get more stacked — NOW is the best time to register for the land profession's premier professional development and networking event! https://bit.ly/3TWFHWz Earn up to 14 CEUs and pending CLEs from Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah and Washington through educational sessions and special engagements covering hot topics in the industry, including: -Carbon Capture -Lithium -Tax Issues for Landmen -Case Law Update -Using AI in the Land Business -Deal Evaluation -Transferable Skills/New Opportunities for Landmen -Well Logs for Nongeologists -NonOp Wells -Renewable Energy Site Evaluation -Abstract/Runsheet Essentials -Due Diligence Checklist -Secondary Recovery Units -Reps and Warranties Insurance You may think you know a lot, but you can always ?????????????? ????????! https://bit.ly/3TWFHWz #PoweringTheProfession?#AmericasLandmen #Landman

AAPL would like to give three huge "CONGRATULATIONS" to former AAPL Presidents Leon Hirsch, CPL (1996-97), David Cape, CPL (1998-99) and Harold J. Anderson, CPL/ESA (2004-05), for their recent induction into the prestigious NAPE Hall of Fame! Thanks to all three for their vital contributions to NAPE Expo LP, AAPL and the entire energy industry throughout their storied careers. Joining these individuals in the class of 2025 are Devon Energy and The American Oil & Gas Reporter (AOGR). “This 2025 group of inductees have demonstrated exemplary dedication and support of the NAPE event and have set the bar for their peers,” said Julie Woodard, CPL, chair of the NAPE Operators Committee and senior land manager at Expand Energy Corp. “The legacy that each individual and company has left on NAPE will be a part of the NAPE story for years to come. We are genuinely grateful for their leadership and involvement.” The HOF class was honored with a special ceremony at the 2025 NAPE Summit Energy Business Conference luncheon on Feb. 5 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. They were also featured in a NAPE Hall of Fame exhibit at NAPE Summit as well as the NAPE HOF display area at NAPE/AAPL headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. Check out this mixture of pictures from the celebration as well as some fun throwback pictures of each president, including their presidential headshots! Read about these dealmaking legends in the winter issue of NAPE Magazine. https://lnkd.in/daRrFMJy #WhereDealsHappen #PoweringTheProfession #AmericasLandmen

We are 99 short days away from reconnecting with hundreds of energy professionals from across North America at AAPL’s 71st Annual Meeting in the Heart of America – Kansas City, Missouri! Until then, take a?stroll down memory lane with some old Annual Meeting pictures! Learn more about the land profession’s premier educational and networking conference June 18-20 and stay tuned for more details here – https://bit.ly/3KybMxH. Annual Meeting offerings include: ??AAPL Celebrates at the stunning Midland Theater ??World-class professional development over 2 tracks ??CEUs & CLEs from various states ??Special engagement with Thomas E. Jorden, CEO & president of Coterra Energy ??Special engagement with Dr. Gary Sanchez, founder of the WHY Institute ??Horizon Breakfast with Susana Martinez, former governor of New Mexico ??AAPL Past Presidents Panel ??Welcome Reception ??AAPL Honors ??NEW Closing Reception & MORE! Use AAPL's Professional Development Assistance Program to save up to $300 on full registrations. The program is designed for Active and Student members who have not received aid more than two times in the past calendar year. Please apply before June 4 to receive assistance for the Annual Meeting. https://bit.ly/3W6WWCb #AmericasLandmen #PoweringTheProfession