Michael E. Patman

Director of Operations

Director of Operations

Over 30 years experience in all phases of oil and gas exploration and development. Strengths include identifying and acquiring undervalued oil and gas property and developing properties by utilizing long term industry contacts, evaluation resources and geoscientist. Goal oriented team player and good communicator. Contributing seasoned expertise and efficient evaluation filters before purchase or sell decisions are made. Member: IOPA, IADC, Who’s Who International. Attended Texas A&M University and Hill College. 1975-79

Founder / Frontier Oil & Gas 1981
1988 Frontier merged with Sundance Resources, Inc.
1989 Elected Chairman of the Board in 1988 and remained CEO, President and COB to present.

From 1981 to 2007 led company from $1,000 initial capital in 1981 to achieve gross revenues of over $100 million $14 million in profits in 2006. Specializes in identifying and negotiating undervalued oil & gas properties. Founder of Lone Star Midstream, a natural gas pipeline in Texas. Sold interest for investors for multiple million dollar profit. Successfully negotiated joint ventures with Royal Dutch Shell (SWEPI) and Mesa Petroleum (T Boone Pickens) in 2005.

From 2005 to 2007 CEO Patman Drilling International, building and deploying 7 Drilling Rigs, including 4 new market entry rigs from China manufactured by Shengli Highland in Shandong Province.

2008 to Present: Director of Operations – Woodland Partners Holdings, LLC and subsidiaries: Woodland Resources LLC, Woodland Operating LLC, Woodland Drilling LLC, and Groupo Crouch SA de CV.

Recognition and business accomplishments include:

  • 1986 ABC Documentary for achievement and leadership in down oil & gas market featured in “Over a Barrel”
  • 1986 WFAA Byron Harris recognized for leadership seizing opportunity in depressed oil & gas market
  • 1987 Recognized for contrarian leadership by Tracy Rowlett’s “Dark Clouds have silver linings”
  • Recognized for innovation and leadership honors by Roger Staubach’s “Inside Dallas” 1991, 1993
  • Recognized for leadership and vision by Texas Railroad Commission receiving the “Texas Discoverer Award” 1995
  • Recognized by Society of Petroleum Engineers for achievement in unconventional reservoirs 2005
  • Guest Speaker SPE “Horizontal drilling techniques – Barnett Shale” 2005
  • Rotary Club speaker 2006 “Developing Barnett Shale Wells during drought”
  • Active in industrial oil & gas forums

Since the inception of Patman Drilling International, Michael Patman has been a catalyst for Woodland Resources' growth and diversification strategy. His areas of concentration and specialization include the analysis, negotiations and acquisition of business ventures as well as business development services. Mr. Patman has been instrumental in the assembling the majority of the present holdings of the company. He has 27 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. His education includes attendance at Texas A&M University and Hill College.