Brook J. Pauley - Owner

Brook knows firsthand the positive impacts natural gas has in rural areas of Appalachia which he is a part of. Brook’s vision and strategy are focused on building a legacy company that will always responsibly and safely develop minerals in the Marcellus Fairway.  Brook started J&L when he noticed an opportunity to assemble strategic land positions near offset-producing reserves and pipelines. Brook has grown J&L’s contiguous land position to 4x its original size while securing convenient drilling sites near takeaway and water access. 

Education & Professional Achievements:

• Masters of Agriculture and Natural Resources from West Virginia University (WVU). and B.S. in Agribusiness and Rural Development from WVU.

• Prestigiously awarded as a Distinguished Young Alumnus from West Virginia University College of Agriculture & Natural Resources.

• Honored by WV Governor Earl Ray Tomblin at the State of the State Address as an Outstanding Small Business owner.