Houston Association of Professional Landmen

Don’t Get Left on Shore! There is still time to register for the 31st Annual HAPL Saltwater Fishing Tournament!

Join HAPL on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at West End Marina in Galveston for one of our favorite annual summer traditions filled with fishing, networking, and friendly competition.

Whether you’re competing for cash prizes, chasing the Jerry Niekamp Award for Best Overall Angler, or simply looking to spend a great day on the water with fellow industry professionals, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Cash prizes awarded for:
• Trout
• Slot Reds
• Bull Reds
• Big Fish

Door prizes provided by Waterloo Rod Company

Lunch & drinks provided for all registered participants

Tournament registration remains open until 11:59 PM the night before the tournament.

Register online: https://app.fishingchaos.com/tournament/4l6ShNGAoBRZS9bcZhGH

We also have sponsorship opportunities available for companies wanting visibility in front of HAPL members and industry peers while supporting a great HAPL tradition.

Sponsor online: https://www.hapl.org/sponsorships/event/1150/

Register today and reel in big memories with HAPL.

Join us for the HAPL Summer Social: “Bridging the Gap”

We’re bringing together land professionals of all experience levels for an evening of networking, conversation, and connection at Highline Park on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

Whether you’re a longtime HAPL member, a summer intern, or someone interested in learning more about the industry and HAPL, this event is for you. The goal of “Bridging the Gap” is simple, create an environment where professionals from all backgrounds and stages of their careers can connect and build relationships.

Interested in sponsoring? Sponsor online here: https://www.hapl.org/sponsorships/event/1166/

Thank you to our current sponsors for supporting HAPL and helping make this event possible. We appreciate your continued support and involvement!

Gold:
Kearney, McWilliams & Davis, PLLC
Surprise Valley Resources, LLC
Bode & Werner, PLLC (formerly Martin, Bode, Werner & Mann, PLLC)
Project Land Solutions, LLC
The Kuiper Law Firm, PLLC
Caliber Land Management, LLC
Kirby, Mathews & Walrath, PLLC
Marauder Land Resources, LLC
Ray, Feighny & Hartle PLLC
Landmark OGM

Silver:
TRI ENERGY ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. (TEAM)
C. H. Fenstermaker & Assoc., LLC
Mazurek, Belden & Burke, P.C.

Landman:
Dudley Land Company

Questions? Contact Brandon Dodds, CPL.

Don’t have a boat? We’ve got you covered!

The Add-A-Guide option for the 31st Annual HAPL Saltwater Fishing Tournament closes on May 31, 2026.

If you want to fish but need a guide, be sure to select the Add-A-Guide option during registration before the deadline. We’ll pair you with a guide so you can enjoy a great day on the water with fellow HAPL members and industry peers.

Register today: https://app.fishingchaos.com/tournament/4l6ShNGAoBRZS9bcZhGH

This Memorial Day, HAPL pauses to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

We honor their sacrifice, reflect on their courage, and hold close the freedoms they fought to protect. Their legacy will never be forgotten.

One of the highlights of the AAPL - American Association of Professional Landmen Annual Meeting each year is the opportunity to celebrate and support the award recipients who have dedicated so much to AAPL, our industry, their communities, and their local associations throughout the years.

HAPL is incredibly proud to have so many of our members recognized among the 2025-2026 AAPL Award Recipients, as well as receiving recognition for Best Newsletter - Large Association. These honors reflect the leadership, professionalism, volunteerism, and commitment to excellence that continue to make both AAPL and HAPL strong.

Please join us in congratulating:
Carl D. Campbell, CPL - Lifetime Achievement
Michelle Phillips, CPL - Landman of the Year
Brent Broussard, CPL - Face of the Industry
Christine Touchstone, CPL - Committee Member
Vincent Caruso, JD, RPL - Best Member Communication
Jeanine Piskurich, CPL - Blankenship Family Horizon Award
Houston Association of Professional Landmen - Best Newsletter, Large Association

Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients and thank you for the many ways you continue to support AAPL, HAPL, and the land profession.

Congratulations to Our 2026 HAPL Scholarship Recipients!

HAPL and HAPL Charities are proud to recognize six outstanding students for their hard work, dedication, and bright futures ahead.

Please join us in congratulating:
- Morgan Thompson - The University of Texas
- Diego López de Escalera Alvarez - The University of Oklahoma
- Sabrina Mannucci Bracho - Texas Tech University
- Ryan Lewitsch - The University of Oklahoma
- Reagan MacDonald - The University of Tulsa
- Rozie Sanford - University of Wyoming

These scholarships are awarded through HAPL & HAPL Charities as part of our continued commitment to supporting education and investing in tomorrow’s leaders.

Congratulations to each of these incredible recipients!

Join us for the HAPL Summer Social: “Bridging the Gap”

We’re bringing together land professionals of all experience levels for an evening of networking, conversation, and connection at Highline Park on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

Whether you’re a longtime HAPL member, a summer intern, or someone interested in learning more about the industry and HAPL, this event is for you. The goal of “Bridging the Gap” is simple, create an environment where professionals from all backgrounds and stages of their careers can connect and build relationships.

Interested in sponsoring? Sponsor online here: https://hapl.org/events/1166/

Thank you to our current sponsors for supporting HAPL and helping make this event possible. We appreciate your continued support and involvement!

Gold:
Kearney, McWilliams & Davis, PLLC
Surprise Valley Resources, LLC
Bode & Werner, PLLC
Project Land Solutions, LLC
The Kuiper Law Firm, PLLC
Caliber Land Management, LLC
Kirby, Mathews & Walrath, PLLC
Marauder Land Resources, LLC
Ray, Feighny & Hartle PLLC

Silver:
Tri Energy Asset Management, Inc.
C. H. Fenstermaker & Assoc., LLC
Mazurek, Belden & Burke, P.C.

Landman:
Dudley Land Company

Questions? Contact Brandon Dodds, CPL.

Don’t Get Left on Shore! Registration is Open for the 31st Annual HAPL Saltwater Fishing Tournament!

Join HAPL on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at West End Marina in Galveston for one of our favorite annual summer traditions filled with fishing, networking, and friendly competition.

Whether you’re competing for cash prizes, chasing the Jerry Niekamp Award for Best Overall Angler, or simply looking to spend a great day on the water with fellow industry professionals, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Cash prizes awarded for:
• Trout
• Slot Reds
• Bull Reds
• Big Fish

Door prizes provided by Waterloo Rod Company
Lunch & drinks provided for all registered participants

No boat? No problem!
HAPL offers an Add-a-Guide option during registration so you can still join in on the fun and enjoy a great day fishing with fellow participants.

- Add-a-Guide selections are due by May 31, 2026.
- Tournament registration remains open until 11:59 PM the night before the tournament.

Register online:
https://app.fishingchaos.com/tournament/4l6ShNGAoBRZS9bcZhGH

We also have sponsorship opportunities available for companies wanting visibility in front of HAPL members and industry peers while supporting a great HAPL tradition.

Sponsor online:
https://www.hapl.org/sponsorships/event/1150/
Register today and reel in big memories with HAPL.

Last Thursday’s HAPL Celebration was a great evening celebrating the people who help keep HAPL strong year after year.

The evening included recognition of our current Officers, Directors, and Committee Chairs, welcoming incoming leadership, and honoring Senior Landman of the Year, Jim Abney Jr., CPL. Current HAPL President Kyle Lesak, CPL passed the gavel to incoming President Hunter Arbuckle, CPL,, marking the start of a new leadership year for the association.

Guests also enjoyed live music from Britt Godwin, a silent auction benefiting HAPL Charitoes, and our new branded hat bar experience, which was definitely a hit! If you had a hat customized at the event, show us your hats in the comments! 🤠

Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, donated auction items, bid in the silent auction, and helped make the event such a success.

It was a great night!

Tomorrow night!

The 37th Annual HAPL Celebration is almost here, and we’re looking forward to an incredible evening with our members and industry friends at Cattleman’s Country Club.

Join us as we celebrate our members, enjoy live music from Britt Godwin, great food and drinks, an exciting silent auction benefiting HAPL Charities, and honor Jim Abney, Jr., CPL as the 2026 HAPL Senior Landman of the Year.

Don’t forget to check out the new on-site branded hat bar experience!

Cattleman’s Country Club
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Free parking available

See y’all tomorrow night!

Don't forget to check out the amazing items available to be bid on for the HAPL Charities Silent Auction. You do not have to be present to bid!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hapl-charities-2026-celebration-silent-auction