Hayden Ross is a geologist with direct involvement in the development of North American unconventional energy assets that were later acquired by major public operators and midstream companies. His work supported subsurface evaluation, development planning, and asset maturation ahead of multiple completed transactions.

Role in Asset Acquisitions

Reese Energy Ventures (Current)

Ross is actively supporting fundraising and evaluation efforts as a geologist for Reese Energy Ventures in Austin, TX. Additional responsibilities include geologic database buildouts, ArcGIS/Python/SQL-driven spatial and technical analyses, Conduit data warehouse implementation, and investor presentation support.

Ameredev II

Ross contributed to asset development activities at Encap-backed Ameredev II prior to the 2024 acquisition by Matador Resources. The transaction expanded Matador’s Delaware Basin footprint through a strategic bolt-on acquisition.

Public coverage:

• Matador Resources Announces Strategic Bolt-On Acquisition in the Delaware Basin

• Matador Resources Closes Ameredev II Acquisition — Matador Resources

• EnCap Investments: Matador Resources Announces Acquisition of Ameredev II Assets

• Enterprise to Acquire Pinon Midstream

Advance Energy Partners

Ross was part of the Ameredev II team that managed Encap-backed Advance Energy Partners during the development of Delaware Basin assets acquired by Matador Resources in 2023. His contributions supported geologic evaluation and development efforts prior to the transaction.

Public coverage:

• Matador Resources Announces Acquisition of Advance Energy Partners Holdings LLC — EnCap Investments

• Matador Resources–Advance Energy Partners Deal — Houston Business Journal

Professional Background

• Profession: Geologist

• Primary Focus: Subsurface evaluation, asset development, and pre-transaction technical support

• Experience Areas: Unconventional resource plays, asset maturation, development planning, transaction-ready technical work