About Us
We are proud to be the top choice for purchasing minerals and royalties in the United States, particularly in North Dakota and Louisiana. Our team has a strong understanding of our clients’ specific needs.
We are committed to offering expert advice and exceptional service in helping you navigate the intricacies of mineral rights and royalties.
Management Team
Brian Sellers - President
Brian serves as President of Springbok Energy. He joined the team in 2013 and is currently responsible for defining target areas of acquisitions while overseeing asset management and investor communication. Prior to joining Springbok, Brian worked for an international E&P company, Encana Oil and Gas, where he served in several engineering capacities, including drilling, production, and reservoir for a number of unconventional shale plays. Mr. Sellers holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from Southern Methodist University.
Michael serves as Vice President of Business Development for Springbok Energy and joined the Company in 2007. Michael began as a landman in 2007 and immediately became the Company’s top producer taking leases in the Barnett Shale. Michael transitioned that same success to mineral buying in 2009 as the Company shifted its focus to the minerals space. Since 2012, he has been responsible for leading the Company’s grassroots acquisitions effort in several major basins. Michael holds a BA from Baylor University in Communications.
Brett Braun, CPA - Chief Financial Officer
Brett serves as Springbok Energy’s Chief Financial Officer. He joined the company in 2016. Prior to becoming Chief Financial Officer, he held the positions of Assistant Controller and Controller. Brett is responsible for financial planning, financial reporting, tax, accounting and other administrative functions. Prior to joining Springbok, he worked in the accounting department at TransAtlantic Petroleum, an international E&P company, after beginning his career at Grant Thornton. Brett is a CPA and holds a BS and MS in Accounting from Oklahoma State University.
Daniel serves as Vice President of Engineering and joined Springbok in 2018. Daniel is responsible for all engineering evaluations, analyzing basins, directing teams on the areas of acquisition and maintaining reserve database. His background is in both conventional and unconventional plays across the US with over 10 years of industry experience in reservoir engineering, reserve estimation and economics, A&D, well performance analysis, production engineering and oilfield operation. He brings a wide range of experience having served in various engineering roles in multiple basins across the United States. Daniel holds a MSc in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Camille serves as Springbok Energy’s Data Manager, having been employed by Springbok and its predecessor companies for more than 20 years. Camille is responsible for the development and administration of Springbok’s proprietary database system, as well as the collection, verification, and distribution of external data in support of Springbok’s acquisition team. Prior to her transition to the oil & gas industry, Camille enjoyed a 13-year career with JPMorgan Chase as a financial analyst in the banking industry. She holds a BA degree from Southern Methodist University and an MBA in Finance.
Acquisition Team
We understand that your mineral and royalty interests are more than just assets.
These interests carry a strong sentimental value. That is why we strive to be a trusted source for you. We have a dedicated team of experts who take a long-term technical approach to ensure we can provide you with a fair and competitive offer for your mineral and royalty interests.
In addition, we have strong financial backing, which means you can be confident that we will close and quickly get you your lump-sum payment.