John M. (John) Hill  - Land & Mineral Operations

John is an independent and has been actively involved in the oil and gas business for the past 35 years.  While earning his BBA degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, John worked part-time as a geological assistant and landman for his father, John D. Hill who was an independent geologist.  John then worked as a landman for Dyco Petroleum Association in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  In 1977, he co-founded HLH Corporation, a start up, publicly traded oil and gas company.  Successful explorations allowed them to expand the core business and in 1980 HLH acquired Dixon Drilling.  In 1983, John founded HPC Operating and served as co-owner until 1997 when the company sold operations to EXCO Resources.  John has since worked with multiple industry partners to buy oil and gas production and developed geological prospects that have resulted in significant oil and gas reserves.  He remains active and abreast of the industry regulations through his involvement with AAPL and the Dallas Producers.   John is one of the original owners and directors of Little Pine Resources.  He currently is overseeing the oil and gas leasing of the company.