Corporate

Mr. Gray is a founding partner and current Chief Executive Officer of New Era Helium. Mr. Gray has extensive C-Level experience in Oil & Gas, including Executive Vice President of Resaca Exploitation (a Torch portfolio company), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cross Border Resources, Chief Executive Officer of Dala Petroleum, and President of WS Oil and Gas. Since 2005, Mr. Gray has directly operated 950+ wells located in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma.

Outside of the energy sector, Mr. Gray has a passion for volunteering. He currently serves as a trustee and investment committee member for the Texas State University Development Foundation, which supports and furthers the mission of Texas State University through the acceptance and investment of gifts established as endowments benefiting the students, faculty, and staff. Past board involvements include the United Way – Midland, TX.

Will received his B.S. in Business Management from Texas State University in 1998, and he was a member of the Men’s Varsity Golf Team, earning Southland Conference All-Academic Honors. Will was born and raised in the Permian Basin, graduating from Midland Senior High School in 1993.

Mike Rugen, CPA, brings 40 years of experience in executive, accounting, and finance roles, primarily within exploration and production (E&P) and oilfield services companies. He previously served as the CFO of Riley Exploration Permian, Inc., a NYSE American-listed oil and gas company operating in the Permian Basin, and as CFO and Interim CEO of its predecessor, Tengasco, Inc.

Pat Seale is a seasoned oil and gas executive with over 40 years of experience in petroleum engineering, senior management, and international banking. He has held diverse roles across exploration, production, and operations, with expertise in reservoir and production engineering, drilling, facility design, property evaluations, and mergers and acquisitions.

Bret Pearcy is a Geologist and Geologic Advisor with over 35 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, primarily focused on the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico. He specializes in leading drilling programs to generate, characterize, and optimize drilling prospects for asset exploitation.

Vicki Kay joined Solis Partners in 2020 to establish and manage the company's New Mexico land and regulatory department. Prior to this role, she spent 15 years as an independent landman, serving clients with a focus on the Haynesville and Permian regions.

Scott Parsons brings over 17 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, working as both an engineer and landman. He has previously served as a production and operations engineer and as a landman for various companies across Texas and Colorado.