West Virginia Executive Spring 2019 | Page 66

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Exploring Untapped Potential in Appalachia Infinity Natural Resources is a pri- vately held oil and gas exploration and development company with deep roots and vast experience operating within the Appalachian Basin. Founded in 2017, the five partners that now form the management team—Zack Arnold, David Sproule, Britney Crookshanks, Ian Costello and Ryan Warner—all grew up in Appalachia. “We all wanted to continue our ca- reers and create something of our own while staying close to home,” says Arnold, president and CEO. “This is where our families are, and we see unlimited potential in the oil and gas sector in the tri-state area. We have a world-class asset right here—we don’t have to travel the world to find one.” Headquartered in Morgantown, the company’s management team uses its hands-on approach, extensive knowl- edge of the basin and relationships with local communities to offer an unsurpassed level of efficiency. While Infinity is a relatively new company and its team is made up of young pro- fessionals, it stands ready to take on any challenge. “The development of the Marcellus and Utica shales has coincided with our career arcs,” says Arnold. “De- spite the fact that we don’t all have 30 years of experience in the industry, we have the same amount of shale experience as anybody else, and it gives us a unique blend of quickly climbing the learning curve while being energetic and hungry enough to go out and chase deals. It’s rare to have youth and industry-leading experience together.” With its ambitious team, top-tier financial backing and world-class reservoir, Infinity Natural Resources is poised to lead the next generation of oil and natural gas development in Appalachia. A Positive Impact for Land Owners Infinity Natural Resources controls acreage and has producing wells across southwestern Pennsylvania. The company is growing and expanding its assets throughout the basin and focusing on the tri-state area. “One of the things that makes me proudest as an operator is cutting checks to local mineral owners every month and seeing that their resources are being turned into cash flow for them to spend,” says Arnold. “We have royalty holders who span the spectrum of age, from young families to elderly folks. It feels good to know the work we do helps them monetize their resources and improves their lives.” (L-R) Ryan Warner, David Sproule, Zack Arnold, Britney Crookshanks and Ian Costello. 2605 Cranberry Square, Morgantown, WV 26508 | (304) 212-2359 | www.infinitynaturalresources.com