About

Creating sustainability, trust, and confidence is what drives us.

Our company was built on the values we believe in. Integrity, ethical practices, and relationships are the heart of how we operate our business. It’s been in our DNA since day one and it guides everything we do today.

Meet Our Team

  • Kent Pinson, CPL

    President
    kpinson@pinsonland.com

    Kent had his first foray into the oil and gas industry when he started working summers during college. After graduating college in the late 1970’s he dove into landwork full-time with CM Fleetwood, then moved to Texas Pacific Oil Company after a few years. During his early years, Kent did it all – if he wasn’t examining titles and buying leases, he was settling damages and performing due diligence. He negotiated with other companies, prepared wells, handled division orders, and managed field crews employing dozens of men. After about six years in the business, Kent went to Boswell Energy Corporation as Land Manager where he established their first lease records and management system – a system that handled an annual budget of over 6 million dollars. In the office or out in the field, Kent was responsible for the entire land department supervising 3 Land Techs and over 40 contract Landmen. In 1986, after years of developing oil and gas properties within the Oklahoma City/Edmond city limits, as well as in Colorado, Kansas, Nevada and Texas, Kent struck out on his own establishing R.K. Pinson & Associates, LLC. A dedication to delivering timely and efficient land services while upholding the highest levels of ethics and professionalism has allowed Pinson to thrive for four decades and withstand the dynamic shifts of a market that has consumed lesser companies. Today Kent is still at the helm, setting the standards in the energy industry while serving clients across all of North America. ‍Kent is a certified Professional Landman (#4802) under the authority of the American Association of Petroleum Landmen, a Qualified Expert Witness at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and in State and Federal Courts and is a member of the Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Denver, Permian Basin and Houston Associations of Petroleum Landmen, as well as the Petroleum Alliance. He is also active in the ranching business and in his church as well as being a past-member and President of the Deer Creek Public School’s Board of Education.

  • D. Taylor Nittler, CPL

    Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
    tnittler@PinsonLand.com

    Taylor started in the energy industry as a contract Landman in 2011 and became a part of the Pinson team in 2016. In 2018, he was promoted to a Title Manager position, where he managed title projects throughout Oklahoma and Texas. Taylor was also instrumental in documenting the Pinson Title Process system, a company-wide system that has helped Pinson Land Services achieve its spot as a market leader. ‍In 2023, he was promoted to the Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer position, where he manages all of the day-to-day operations of the company. ‍Taylor graduated from Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Taylor is a member of the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL), the Oklahoma City Association of Professional Landmen (OCAPL), the Tulsa Association of Professional Landmen (TAPL), and the Houston Association of Professional Landmen (HAPL). When not working you may find Taylor and his wife Kayla on the Pickleball Courts or relaxing with their three dogs, Weenie, Frankie, and Beans.

  • Kyle Cowherd

    Project Manager
    kcowherd1@PinsonLand.com

    Kyle started in the energy industry as a contract Landman in 2006 and became a part of the Pinson team in 2019. In 2022, he was promoted to a Title Manager position, where he managed title projects throughout Oklahoma and Texas. In 2023, Kyle became a Project Manager, where he has managed projects throughout Oklahoma. Kyle attended Oklahoma State University and the University of Central Oklahoma. Kyle is a member of the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) and the Oklahoma City Association of Professional Landmen (OCAPL). When not working Kyle spends most of his time with his two kids as well as playing golf.

  • Cassie Walker

    Project Manager
    cwalker@PinsonLand.com

    Cassie began her career working as a landman in the Fayetteville Shale play in 2008. In 2011, her career continued to Kansas, then Oklahoma, where she began working in-house for an exploration company. Since then, she has spent time managing internal operations and handling field matters, acquiring surface damages and right-of-way agreements on Oklahoma and Texas assets for her prior employers. Cassie recently joined the Pinson team in 2024 and is excited about what the opportunity brings. She is a member of the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) and the Oklahoma City Association of Professional Landmen (OCAPL). In her spare time, Cassie enjoys being active with her daughters’ Girl Scout Troop, sewing, and spending time in the mountains with her family and dogs, Rebel and Ms. Willie Nelson.

  • James Byrd, CPL

    Title Manager
    jbyrd@PinsonLand.com

    James started in the energy industry as a contract Landman in 2011 and became a part of the Pinson team in 2016. As a contractor, he worked on various projects in Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana. In 2022, he was promoted to a Title Manager position, where he’s been managing title projects throughout Oklahoma and Texas. ‍James graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. James is a member of the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL), the Oklahoma City Association of Professional Landmen (OCAPL), and the Denver Association of Professional Landmen (DAPL). When not working James spends his time with his family, his dog, and golfing with friends.

  • Jason Rickman, CPL

    Regulatory Manager
    jrickman@PinsonLand.com

    Jason joined Pinson Land Services in 2014 as a Contractor before accepting his current position in 2015 as Regulatory Manager. Before becoming a part of the Pinson Land Services team, Jason was a Project Lead in Chesapeake Energy Corporation’s ATS Department, where he oversaw the digitization of county records across Colorado, Kansas, Ohio, and West Virginia. Jason’s education includes a BA in Philosophy, Religion, and German from Oklahoma City University, an MA in Philosophy from the University of Texas, and an MTS in Theology from Notre Dame. Jason is an active member of the American Association of Professional Landmen, the Oklahoma City Association of Professional Landmen, American Petroleum Institute—Oklahoma City Chapter, the Tulsa Association of Professional Landmen, and The Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma.

  • Anna Hardwick

    ahardwick@PinsonLand.com

  • Hayley Cleveland

    GIS – Data Management
    hcleveland@PinsonLand.com

    Hayley is a Purdue University graduate with over 15 years of experience utilizing GIS technology. Her career began in Indianapolis, where she worked for an engineering consulting firm. Later, she relocated to East Texas and focused her expertise on environmental credit generation working for Advanced Ecology, Ltd. In this role, Hayley collaborated with diverse clients, including energy companies, government entities, private developers, and transportation providers. In 2023, Hayley joined Pinson Land Services to further leverage her expertise in data management, analytical GIS research, and transforming large data sets into valuable business intelligence. She conducts regional geographic analysis, meticulous site-specific research, and comprehensive due diligence, ultimately preparing technical report figures and marketing materials that effectively communicate complex land concepts. Hayley excels at creating dynamic maps, figures, and web applications that visually represent complex data analyses. When she’s not making maps, Hayley finds great joy in building forts and telling bedtime stories with her husband, John, and their two daughters, Jo and Frankie.

  • Leslie Ann Beall

    GIS – Data Management
    lbeall@PinsonLand.com

    Born and raised in southwestern Oklahoma, and a graduate of The University of Oklahoma, Leslie has over 12 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. She joined Chesapeake Energy in 2011 as a land tech and later joined the Geology department. In her time at CHK, Leslie was able to develop exceptional analytical skills, and a thorough understanding of the oil and gas industry. In her time with geologists, she was introduced to the world of GIS, where she was tasked with creating insightful reports and maps that presented complex data to industry professionals. Leslie joined Pinson in 2023 and has continued to develop and grow her expertise in analytics and its applications to the energy business. She works with a variety of datasets to create intuitive and interactive dashboards with informative maps for project managers, clients, and landmen alike. Leslie is constantly working to optimize data management practices and workflows, and is always looking to further develop her multiple skill sets. Away from the office, Leslie spends her time with her husband, Alan, and their three kids: Ellie, Baker and Lenix. They enjoy puzzles, playing games, and hanging out with aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Locations

Corporate Office

10201 Buffalo Ridge Rd.
Edmond, OK 73025

Rocky Mountain

999 18th Street
Suite 3000
Denver, CO 80202

Texas

223 West Wall St
Suite 292
Midland, TX 79701

Pennsylvania

500 Grant Street
Suite 2900
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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