When I inherited my dad's interest in a Texas oil, I knew nothing about mineral rights. Learning how to transfer ownership and manage my mineral rights was like drinking from a firehose. The more I learned, the more I love it. I started Blue Mesa Minerals as an educational resource to help other mineral owners access information typically held tight by industry insiders. I wanted to level the playing field. Along the way, I started acquiring more minerals and eventually ventured into acquiring wind energy assets. I'm self-funded and do not take private equity or venture capital funding. I'm also one of the few mineral buyers who also buy wind energy assets (wind leases, easements, and other rights). I can speak to mineral rights acquisition and valuation, royalty owner perspect...