OUR team
Experienced Professionals. A Team You Can Trust.
Mark B. Van Kirk
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Mark has an MBA from American University and degrees from Elon University, the University of Delaware and the University of Oklahoma. He brings over 30 years of business leadership experience to his position as Chief Executive Officer of Morris Mountaineer Oil and Gas. Mark has held executive positions at the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Cantor Fitzgerald, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Fannie Mae, and Web Benefits Design, Inc. He is also the founder, co-founder and partner of several companies in the fields of: commercial real estate mortgage, residential home building, retail, fitness, automotive finance and investment management.
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phone:
703-283-9700
Devin Franz
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Devin graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from West Virginia University and earned his law degree from WVU’s College of Law. Before joining Morris Mountaineer, Devin served as a consultant in the oil and gas industry where he primarily worked with large oil and gas companies in Appalachia. During that time, he negotiated oil and gas leases with landowners and managed horizontal drilling units. He also led title teams, which focused on complex title matters.
Christine Cutlip
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Christine is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of Baltimore. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the West Virginia Society of CPAs. Christine brings over 25 years of accounting, financial management, and leadership experience to her position as Chief Financial Officer of Morris Mountaineer Mineral Management. Throughout her career, she has held senior financial management positions with several organizations. Her professional experience spans a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, retail, and natural resource consulting. She brings extensive expertise in financial reporting, accounting operations, cash management, and regulatory compliance.
adam marshok
Chief Asset Manager
Adam is a Doddridge County native and a 2010 graduate of West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems (MIS). Shortly after graduating from WVU’s College of Business and Economics Adam began his career in the energy industry. Before joining Morris Mountaineer, Adam has served various roles in the industry ranging from Abstractor, Landman, Project Manager, Mineral Manager and Mineral Consultant and has focused on contract negotiation for land and mineral owners throughout North Central West Virginia. Adam currently specializes in surface and oil and gas contract negotiation and title management. He is a currently holds memberships in the GOWV, MLBC, AAPL, and NADOA.
corey gillespie
Mapping & Data Manager (GIS)
Corey earned a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from West Virginia University, specializing in Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis. With over five years of mapping experience, including certification as a UAS (Drone) Pilot, he has worked extensively in GIS, spatial analysis, and data management. Corey has spent more than three years in the oil and gas industry, focusing on Midstream Pipeline Construction, where he analyzed pipeline data to maximize insights.
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phone:
304-904-3293
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jamie kelley
Title Abstractor - Project Manager
Jamie graduated with two bachelor’s degrees in 2012. She has been in the oil and gas industry for the last ten years working as a Title Abstractor, verifying surface, mineral and leasehold ownership
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phone:
304-786-7286
Lydia Baldini
Revenue Analyst
Lydia has a Bachelor of Arts from Johnson & Wales University. She comes to Morris Mountaineer Oil and Gas having worked across many industries which encompass analysis of data and revenues. These include hotel management, food and beverage management, retail management, and the travel industry. She is instrumental in assisting with revenue entry, data collection, and the payment of property taxes.
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tanna phillips
Office Manager
Tanna is a seasoned professional that brings more than 18 years of experience in executive support, office administration, human resources coordination, and business operations. She oversees day-to-day office functions, accounting support, and administrative processes that help keep the organization running efficiently. Known for her attention to detail and proactive approach, she plays a key role in keeping daily operations running smoothly, supporting both employees and clients while contributing to the company's continued success.
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phone:
304-848-7472