About CJM Partners

The CJM Team’s history reaches back to the beginning of the shale revolution. Beginning in the Barnett Shale and currently focused in the Permian Basin, we continue to earn individual’s trust through our honesty and integrity. Based in Midland, TX, we are passionate about the energy industry and the people that have a stake in it.

Our Difference

Why Choose CJM?

1. Honesty

We keep our word and are open books, letting the mineral owner be an active participant in the process.

2. Privately Owned

Being privately owned and operated, we are able to make decisions without third-party approval.

3. Competitive Offers

Staying up to date on recent events and understanding how to evaluate a prospect gives us an advantage on submitting attractive offers.

4. Technical Approach

We let data and results drive our analysis, rather than make empty offers based on perceived market value.

5. Adaptable

We are able to tailor our process (evaluation and closing) to the mineral owner’s specific needs.

6. Experienced Team

The team has completed numerous transactions through the years and understands the finer points of getting a deal done.

Team

COLT MURPHREE

-President

Colt is from Midland, TX and graduated from Texas State University in 2005 with a business degree and began his career in the Barnett Shale as a landman. He struck out on his own in 2009 after having moved back to Midland and participated in the development and commercialization of the Delaware Basin as it transitioned from a vertical gas play to a horizontal oil play. Primarily focused on leasing at the time, the business evolved to include mineral acquisition. He also helped build-out salt water disposal infrastructure in the Delaware Basin and is co-founder of FracSpyder, a service business that makes well completion safer.

MASON WOODLEY

-VP, Finance

Mason is from Dallas, TX and graduated from Texas Christian University, obtaining a BBA in Finance in 2011. Prior to joining CJM, Mason was the Finance Manager for private equity backed, Primexx Energy Partners, Ltd. and Rock Ridge Royalty Company, LLC, where he was responsible for underwriting and evaluating mineral and leasehold acquisition opportunities as well as handling reporting to The Blackstone Group and managing banking relationships. Before joining Primexx / Rock Ridge, he was a Finance Associate with RSP Permian until its sale to Concho Resources. Mason began his oil and gas career at Texas Capital Bank in the Energy division.