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FANCHER OIL is an independent energy company focused on the exploration, acquisition, development, and production of natural gas and crude oil in the Rocky Mountains, Mid-Continent, and Gulf Coast regions of the United States. Fancher Oil Company was founded in 1980 by George H. Fancher, Jr., which became Fancher Oil LLC and Fancher Resources, LLC in 1997. In 2006, all of Fancher Oil LLC’s operated properties and production were sold. Mr. Fancher is now bringing his established experience and expertise to his latest venture Fancher Oil II, LLC.
Fancher Oil II, LLC (the “Company”) was formed in 2013 to build upon the success achieved by its predecessor by creating a diversified portfolio of proved reserves, development, and exploratory drilling opportunities. The Company is focused on Acquisition and Exploitation by acquiring long-lived, stable assets with sizeable reserves. The Company is in opportunistic pursuit of “non-core” assets with development upside from companies focused on more capital-intensive (horizontal) shale plays. The development and exploitation of properties sold or bypassed by larger companies is laying the foundation of reserves and cash flow required for growth and development. In addition to acquiring stable assets with sizable reserves, the Company will utilize years of experience and expertise in particular regions to generate or acquire prospects and build lease positions. In 2019, Ms. Fancher followed her grandfather’s work as a petroleum engineer in Bogotá, Colombia. Professor Fancher’s work in the 1940s continues to inspire her and drive the ambitions of the Company. Generations of family expertise and love for the “hunt” is the heart of this small independent.
Financial flexibility from a strong foundation of long-term reserves enables the Company to explore, drill, and develop high-potential conventional and non-conventional oil and natural gas prospects. While the focus is on hydrocarbon prospects, and mineral and royalty acquisitions, the Company continues to analyze more sustainable options for the future.
The Company’s team works closely with aggressive independent engineers, geologists, and geophysicists. Utilizing existing and emerging technologies, the Company aims to enhance recoverable reserves and reduce financial and operational risk.
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George H. Fancher, Jr.
George H. Fancher, Jr. is the founder of Fancher Oil and currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Fancher has been an independent producer, operator, and consultant primarily in the Rocky Mountain Region, since 1969. Prior to becoming an independent producer in the Rocky Mountains and Mid-Continent Regions, Mr. Fancher worked as a Petroleum Engineer for The California Company (Chevron), Ball Brothers Research Corporation, and for an independent oil company. In 1969, he formed Smith-Fancher and began his career as an independent producer. In 1980, he formed Fancher Oil Company, which later became Fancher Oil LLC and Fancher Resources, LLC.
Mr. Fancher has been a director of the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA), the Independent Petroleum Association of Mountain States (now Western Energy Alliance), and the Rocky Mountain Oil and Gas Association (RMOGA). He received the Denver Petroleum Club’s Man of the Year Award in 1994, the Desk and Derrick Club of Denver’s Oil Recognition Award in 1995, and the IPAMS (WEA) Wildcatter of the Year Award in 1996. He is a registered Petroleum Engineer in the State of Texas and is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Mr. Fancher received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas.
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Kelly Christine Fancher
Kelly Christine Fancher joined Fancher Oil as General Counsel and Director of Business Development in 2013. Prior to working in the oil and gas industry, Ms. Fancher worked for a private equity firm in London, England. There she gained experience in private placements, valuation, institutional investors, and financial modeling. After working in London, Ms. Fancher attended the University of Notre Dame Law School. During her time in law school, she worked for a Texas federal district court judge and Encana Oil and Gas USA, Inc. Ms. Fancher is combining her legal skills with her continually increasing industry knowledge to identify and evaluate potential prospects and acquisitions.
Ms. Fancher received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Strategic Communications from Miami University, Ohio, graduating Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She received her J.D. from the University of Notre Dame and is a licensed attorney in Colorado and North Dakota.
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Kelly Christine Fancher
Kelly Christine Fancher joined Fancher Oil as General Counsel and Director of Business Development in 2013. Prior to working in the oil and gas industry, Ms. Fancher worked for a private equity firm in London, England. There she gained experience in private placements, valuation, institutional investors, and financial modeling. After working in London, Ms. Fancher attended the University of Notre Dame Law School. During her time in law school, she worked for a Texas federal district court judge and Encana Oil and Gas USA, Inc. Ms. Fancher is combining her legal skills with her continually increasing industry knowledge to identify and evaluate potential prospects and acquisitions.
Ms. Fancher received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Strategic Communications from Miami University, Ohio, graduating Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She received her J.D. from the University of Notre Dame and is a licensed attorney in Colorado and North Dakota.
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Scott Donze
Scott Donze joined the Fancher Oil team in 1998. Prior to joining the Fancher team, Mr. Donze was a controller for Oil Quest Resources, Inc. and accounting manager for Winter Ridge Energy. Mr. Donze has over twenty years of experience managing accounting operations for companies in the oil and gas industry. He is currently responsible for all operational accounting including: accounting for all non-operated oil and gas properties, assisting with income tax preparation, preparation of financial statements, and other reporting requirements. Mr. Donze received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with marketing emphasis from the University of Northern Colorado.
