Meet the Founder
Brad McFarland
Brad McFarland is the principal owner and president of BVM Oil and Gas LLC, specializing in organizing oil and gas investment funds since 1995. With a deep understanding of the economics of oil and gas ventures, Brad has successfully led multiple investment projects.
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He founded Elkonah Oil and Gas Company, raising over $3 million for a deep gas exploration project in Oklahoma. Elkonah became a major interest holder in Benex Oil and Gas Company, where Brad served on the Board of Directors. Under his leadership, Benex drilled two frontier gas wells at 18,000 feet in SE Oklahoma, uncovering significant gas shows.
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In collaboration with other Benex principals, Brad co-founded Hennepin Exploration LLC, which drilled and completed gas-producing wells in shallower formations in SE Oklahoma. Despite initial success, falling gas prices rendered the construction of transportation infrastructure unfeasible.
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Elkonah also invested in a five-well project in Louisiana, with two wells producing commercially, in which Elkonah and its partners sold their interests. Elkonah also participated in several exploratory projects in Kansas which proved noncommercial. Drawing from these experiences, Brad has shifted BVM’s focus to a more balanced portfolio of projects, reducing the overall risk, while continuing to yield higher upside potential for investors.
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BVM operates through a network of independent contractors with specialized expertise in targeted regions and geological formations.
BVM Oil & Gas Consultants
Larry Hayes
Serving as Operations and Project Manager in the Engineering Department for 42 years at Lake Ronel Oil Company, Tyler, TX, overseeing asset divestitures, restructuring, and daily operations across multiple states.
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Managed 88 producing wells in TX, AR, LA, and MS, yielding 1,250 BOPD and 5-15 MMCF of gas daily, with monthly sales averaging $1.75M.
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Designed and managed final completions of new wells and installed production facilities, compressors, flowlines, and pipelines according to final well test capacity
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Led 38 new well projects with budgets ranging from $1M to $10M.
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Directed pipeline design, HSE initiatives, and managed teams of 50-75 contractors.
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Collaborated on land acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and environmental audits.
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Installed SCADA systems for remote monitoring and ensured adherence to SPCC and air emission permits.
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Maintained compliance with Spill Prevention and Countermeasure Plans (SPCC) and managed air emission permits.
Proven leader in drilling, production, and strategic operations.
Brian Gregg
A retired attorney with 50 years of expertise in corporate finance and taxation law, with a primary focus on the oil and gas industry. His practice encompassed both public and private placements of oil and gas investment funds. Currently, he serves as an advisor to the president of BVM Oil and Gas LLC.
Education:
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BA in Government – Harvard University
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JD – Indiana University School of Law
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LLM in Taxation – Boston University School of Law
Professional Experience:
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Four years with the U.S. Treasury, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy, Washington, D.C.
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Adjunct Professor of Advanced Corporate Tax, Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas.
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Forty years in private law practice specializing in transactional law, corporate finance, taxation, and appellate work (Dallas, Texas).
William "Bill" Carroll
With over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas field services industry, including 17 years with Schlumberger. His extensive expertise spans gas lift systems and field operations. As Senior Sales Representative for U.S. Land at Schlumberger, he provided well site supervision and technical support for U.S. land-based operations. Bill has also held key roles at Weatherford ALS, Ana-Log Inc., and Well First, contributing to a wide range of field service solutions.