Paul is the Head of Energy Investing at Humphreys Capital. He joined the firm in 2024, bringing two decades of oil and gas experience that uniquely position him to identify, acquire, and manage high-quality energy assets.

Paul began his career as a reservoir engineer at ExxonMobil before advancing through technical, financial, and asset management roles at Southwestern Energy, Marathon Oil, and SandRidge Energy. Over his career with public operators, he led multi-disciplinary teams responsible for drilling more than 1,200 wells in basins throughout the US Lower 48.

Before joining Humphreys Capital, Paul served as Vice President of Acquisitions and Divestitures at Black Mountain Oil & Gas, where he helped secure assets in the Eagle Ford and Permian basins. In total, he has led teams responsible for more than $1.2 billion in asset acquisitions.

Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Oklahoma State University (2004) and an MBA from the University of Houston (2011).

He and his wife, Sabrina, live in Edmond, Oklahoma, with their four children.