AAPL - American Association of Professional Landmen

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

We are thrilled to announce that Susana Martinez will be our featured speaker at this year’s Horizon Breakfast during AAPL's 71st Annual Meeting this June in Kansas City! https://bit.ly/3TWFHWz In 2010, Susana was elected as the 31st governor of New Mexico. She became the state's first female governor and the first Hispanic female governor in the history of the United States. Prior to being elected governor, Martinez was a prosecutor for 25 years along the nation’s southern border and served as Do?a Ana County’s elected district attorney for over half that time. As governor, she prioritized keeping New Mexico’s communities safe, ensuring all students receive a high-quality education, and diversifying and growing the state’s economy. The Horizon Breakfast includes the presentation of the Blankenship Family Horizon Award, which recognizes a trailblazing female land professional who is a leader and has distinguished herself within the industry, in her career and has supported AAPL and its mission. We are privileged to honor Jane Crouch, CPL, as this year’s recipient of the award.?https://lnkd.in/ep4PFkRW We look forward to hearing from Susana and celebrating Jane during this inspiring event on the morning of June 19 in Kansas City. Learn more about the Horizon Breakfast and all Annual Meeting happenings —https://bit.ly/3TWFHWz. Save $100 with preferred pricing by registering on or before March 17! #WomenInEnergy #PoweringTheProfession #AmericasLandmen

In honor of International Women’s Day, we are privileged to announce Jane Crouch, CPL, as this year’s Blankenship Family Horizon Award recipient! The AAPL Educational Foundation established the Blankenship Family Horizon Award in 2019 to recognize a trailblazing female land professional who is a leader and has distinguished herself within the industry, in her career and has supported AAPL and its mission. Jane is a fitting recipient of the award as she has left an incredible legacy of leadership, knowledge and integrity within the industry and AAPL. In 1974, Jane left her third-grade teaching job to become a landman with her husband, Marshall, a geologist. They founded White Eagle Exploration Inc, where Jane currently serves as president. In 1981, Jane passed the first CPL exam offered in Denver. Jane has worked in at least 14 states throughout her career, generating prospects, selling and evaluating deals. Jane and Marshall have been responsible for developing 5,000 wells. A few of these wells dating back to the 70s are still producing and paying overriding royalty interest. While running White Eagle Exploration out of their basement, the Crouch’s were also busy raising four sons, Scott, Sean, Steve and Chris. Chris currently serves White Eagle Exploration as vice president and Steve as geoscience manager. Marshall passed away in April of 2022 at the age of 78. Jane has been a pillar of AAPL leadership and involvement for over four decades. She’s been an Active Member of AAPL and the Denver Association of Professional Landmen (DAPL) since the early 80s. She has led or been a part of multiple committees for both associations. She has served as the second vice president for AAPL and as a member of the NAPE Expo LP Operating Committee. She received special awards from AAPL in 2002, 2004 and 2024 and was named DAPL’s Landman of the Year in 2007. Her remarkable career, dedication to AAPL and upstanding reputation throughout the industry make her more than worthy of this prestigious honor. We look forward to celebrating Jane on the morning of June 19 at the Horizon Breakfast during our 71st Annual Meeting in Kansas City. Former New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez will serve as the featured speaker during the inspiring event. https://bit.ly/3TWFHWz Former AAPL President Wayne Blankenship, CPL, provided funds to AAPL in the early 90s to support women's auxiliaries in memory of his wife, Mary K. Blankenship. This grand gesture from Wayne to his late wife continues with the presentation of the Horizon Award. https://bit.ly/3QjPXVo #WomenInEnergy #PoweringTheProfession #AmericasLandmen

Major congrats to AAPL members Julie Woodard, CPL, and Britney A. Crookshanks, CPL, for being named honorees at Hart Energy's 2025 Influential Women in Energy Awards last week in Houston! We love seeing landmen, especially AAPL members, get recognized for their tremendous contributions to the energy industry. Thanks to Hart Energy for highlighting the achievements of #WomenInEnergy with this annual event. Joining Julie and Britney were 23 other outstanding female owners, entrepreneurs, engineers, financiers, technologists and other energy professionals. Congratulations to all and thank you for what you do for the energy industry! #internationalwomensday #poweringtheprofession #americaslandmen

The March/April 2025 digital issue of the member-exclusive Landman magazine is now available for e-viewing! https://bit.ly/3j4ImNK Featured articles include: "When Acquisitions Fail Part Three," "Who Owns the Lithium," "Legal Issues in Modern Oil & Gas," "Denver Land Institute Recap," "Oklahoma Energy Institute Recap" and "Field Reports." And here’s a sneak peek at “Landmen in Action,” where we feature charitable work, special events and fun celebrations that our members and local associations have recently been involved in. Read the new issue for full details on these happenings. Not an AAPL member? Join or renew today to access invaluable AAPL benefits like our award-winning magazine! Other benefits like our Government Affairs Reports, Article Archive and Member Directory will help you stay current, stay connected and stay ahead. https://bit.ly/3Pbu2Pd #poweringtheprofession #americaslandmen #landmeninaction