Harrison Gilliland is a born entrepreneur with “oil in his blood.” A fourth-generation resident of Plainville, Kansas, Harrison grew up visiting oil production sites with his father and grandfather. He started HG Oil Holdings in 2020 after recognizing the opportunity to participate in the generational transfer of oil properties likely to coincide with the recovery of pricing following the Covid shutdowns. This is by design after using the same model he proved to be successful in his first of size ventures, HG AG Holdings. At its current pace of growth, HG Oil likely to be among the top 10 Kansas oil operators by the end of 2026. Harrison’s responsibilities include sourcing new deals, organizing financing, and recruiting the talent that keeps HG Oil moving forward.

Lanny Butner is HG Oil’s resident petroleum engineer. His deep experience includes time spent with Atlantic Richfield, Ladd Petroleum, and Murfin Companies. He has worked as the principal of Lanny Butner & Associates since 1993, where on the operations side he has specialized in producing properties in Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma and Kansas, and on the finance side, he is often hired to evaluate producing property packages for acquisition, estate planning and divestiture. Lanny has a BS in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas, and an MBA from Wichita State University.

Tyler Bell serves as Production Superintendent at HG Oil Holdings and brings nearly two decades of experience in the oil and gas industry. Since joining the company in 2023, he has focused on safe, efficient production operations across Kansas, supported by a career built on hands-on field leadership and operational management.

After graduating high school, Tyler enlisted in the United States Navy, where he trained in Pensacola, Florida, and was later stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. He served aboard the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77), with additional temporary assignments on the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and the USS George Washington (CVN-73). During his service, Tyler supervised vehicle operations, served as an assistant shop supervisor, and spent two years in the security division as an Anti-Terrorism Task Force Team Leader.

Following his military service, Tyler transitioned into the oil and gas industry, starting on a drilling rig in southern Kansas while attending college full-time for mechanics. He later spent 11 years with Hummon Corporation as a Superintendent and Production Administrator and two years with Siena Natural Resources as a Production Foreman, overseeing oil and gas operations across Kansas and southern Oklahoma. Today, Tyler applies his leadership, technical knowledge, and commitment to safety in his role with HG Oil Holdings.

Jason Bethel is the Production Foreman for HG Oil Holdings and is responsible for overseeing production performance, maintenance operations, and field personnel. He brings over three decades of industry experience, with specialized expertise in artificial lift systems, mechanical maintenance, and field operations management.

In his role, Jason manages pumpers, chemical programs, budgets, and service crews to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations. His leadership style emphasizes accountability, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement.

Jason’s background in both agriculture and oilfield operations has shaped his disciplined, results-driven approach to production management, making him a valuable asset to HG Oil Holdings.

Tanner Nelson is a Production Foreman and Field Supervisor at HG Oil Holdings and has spent 20 years working in the oilfield. He started on a pulling unit, moved into downhole pump work, and has spent the last 12 years leading field operations.

Born and raised in Plainville, Kansas, Tanner now raises his own family in the same community. When he’s not in the field, he enjoys coaching youth football and club wrestling, working on his Chevy C-10, and playing poker. His strong local roots and hands-on experience make him a steady, trusted leader in the field.

Mitch is a Production Foreman at HG Oil Holdings and has spent his entire life around the oilfield. Growing up watching both his father and grandfather work in the industry, he developed a deep respect for the hard work, knowledge, and dedication it takes to keep operations running safely and efficiently. Following in their footsteps, Mitch built his career in the field, gaining hands-on experience and learning the value of teamwork, reliability, and strong leadership.

Today, Mitch takes pride in leading crews and helping drive successful production operations while continuing the family legacy that first inspired him. When he’s not working in the oilfield, he enjoys spending his time coaching baseball, where he values mentoring young athletes and teaching the importance of discipline, teamwork, and hard work both on and off the field.

Kennedy is originally from Garden City, Kansas, where she grew up on a family farm that instilled a strong work ethic and appreciation for the industries that support rural communities. She earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Oklahoma Panhandle State University and later completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management at Fort Hays State University, along with a certificate in Leadership and Human Resources.

She now lives in Ellis, Kansas with her two children and is proud to be part of the oilfield industry. Through hands-on learning from experienced production foremen and support from her husband, who also works in the oil industry, Kennedy has developed a deep respect for the people and operations that keep the industry moving forward.

Mr. Poirier is an executive and senior scientist in the oil and gas industry. His 30 years of experience have been exclusively with small, dynamic, privately funded upstream exploration and development companies. He started his career in 1997 as a Geophysicist and Seismic Data Manager for Aspect Management, acquiring and exploring the largest single library of 3D seismic data along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast, enjoying an 85% success rate drilling wildcat wells. From 2003 to 2011 Mr. Poirier functioned as Exploration Manager for Petrogulf Corporation. He led a team of 8 geoscientists increasing asset valuation from $50 million to $475 million by monetizing development acreage and capitalizing on conventional exploration opportunities in the Gulf Coast, Rocky Mountains, and West Coast. Mr. Poirier served as Evaluation Manager and Vice President of Technology for Source Energy from 2011-2014 entering 4 unconventional projects and building production from 0 to 650 barrels of oil per day. In 2014 Source Energy, under guidance from Mr. Poirier, initiated an international project in Colombia where he currently serves as principal geoscientist. The Colombian project is delineating its new gas field discovery with potential to double the gas reserves of the country, currently at 3 trillion cubic feet. Currently Mr. Poirier is President of Apogee Exploration where he has generated and raised $20 million for conventional oil and natural gas projects in Southeast Colorado and Kansas. He and his partners have drilled 26 conventional wells over 6 years leading to 6 new-field discoveries and 3 field extensions.

Mr. Poirier is actively pursuing high return opportunities in oil and Helium exploration and enhanced oil recovery in Colorado and Kansas.

Mr. Poirier holds a B.S. in Watershed Science (Magna Cum Laude) from Colorado State University and a M.S in Geophysics from the Colorado School of Mines.