We provide proactive management of your oil, gas and mineral interests
We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the needs of both individuals and institutions in managing your mineral interests. Throughout every stage of exploration and development, we safeguard your mineral interests, all while maximizing revenue opportunities. We manage a varying portfolio of assets, including mineral, royalty, and working interests, with a focus on generating long-term revenues for our clients. Our extensive experience spans across all major oil and gas geographic regions.
Why Tipping Mineral Management
Expertise in management for a wide variety of clients—individuals, family partnerships, foundations, limited liability companies and non-profits.
Ability to advise or consult on oil and gas leasing as well as the special interests you hold but intend to manage yourself.
Extensive knowledge of leases and the current prices in geographic regions to ensure our clients secure advantageous terms.
Experience and knowledge of the processes and operations, including understanding the risk of potential problems arising from drilling.
Understanding of the reservoir, production, drilling and completion costs, and projected prices that help our clients establish valuations.
Digital access to well status and production history for all major basins in the United States through the latest industry technology.
Meet the Team
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PRESIDENT
Leslie began her career in oil & gas over twenty years ago as a landman. As a crew chief, her team provided complete land services to large oil and gas companies with operations across Oklahoma and Texas. For the last ten years, Leslie served as the Head of Oil, Gas and Mineral Management at The Northern Trust Company where she was responsible for developing new oil and gas management relationships, as well as managing oil, gas and minerals held in estates and advisory accounts. Prior to joining Northern Trust, Leslie was the Regional Director of Mineral Management at JP Morgan Chase Bank. Prior to oil & gas, Leslie worked in Probate and Estate Planning for several years in Houston and Dallas. She is also a board member of a small operating company with drilling activities primarily in the Permian Basin.
Leslie’s commitment to supporting local arts organizations has led her to serve as a board member of Verdigris Ensemble, Dallas Winds and KidLinks.
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STRATEGIC GROWTH ANALYST
Jodi brings a wealth of experience, having served as Vice President and Regional Marketing Director at Northern Trust Corporation for more than 12 years. Her expertise in developing strategic marketing and public relations initiatives and forging meaningful alliances aligns perfectly with our vision for growth. Jodi is an active member of the Dallas Estate Planning Council and the North Texas Estate Planning Council.
Jodi's commitment to the North Texas community extends beyond her professional achievements. She currently serves as a Board Member of the SPCA of Texas, Co-Chair of its Development Committee, and a member of its Marketing and Communications Committee and Capital Campaign Steering Committee, demonstrating her dedication to making a meaningful impact on the lives of the community's most vulnerable pets.
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ASSOCIATE LANDMAN
Lucy is responsible for conducting title research and ownership verification, administering division orders, and supporting the mineral managers with client reporting and account operations. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Texas A&M University and joined TMM after serving in operations and customer support roles, where she improved workflows and supported senior leadership through data-driven insights and system implementations. Lucy is also active in the Dallas Estate Planning Council and its Emerging Professionals group, engaging with the estate planning and wealth management community and broadening her understanding of the disciplines that intersect with mineral management.
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OPERATIONS MANAGER
Paige oversees Tipping Mineral Management’s internal operations, including the processes and standards behind client work, the firm's vendor relationships, and the people side of the business as TMM continues to grow its team. As the firm has expanded in clients, staff, and workload, Paige has been the steady hand keeping it running smoothly. She remains a key day-to-day contact for clients, with responsibilities spanning revenue reconciliation, reporting, and account administration. She also leads TMM's recovery of escheated and suspended royalty funds, putting money back into owners' hands that would otherwise remain unclaimed.
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SENIOR LANDMAN
Teresa Frye brings over 20 years of experience as a seasoned oil and gas landman. She began her career in the Barnett Shale with Carla Petroleum, where she developed a strong foundation in title research, lease negotiations, and mineral asset management.
Throughout her career, Teresa has built a reputation for excellence in running title, negotiating leases, and spearheading acquisitions and divestitures. Her keen eye for detail and strategic insight have made her a trusted expert in due diligence for high-value transactions.
Before joining Tipping Mineral Management, Teresa served at Scout Energy Partners, where she played a pivotal role in divesting several large asset holdings. Her deep industry knowledge and commitment to delivering results make her a valuable asset to Tipping Mineral Management and its clients.
Teresa’s passion for fostering successful partnerships and her extensive industry experience position her as a key contributor to Tipping Mineral Management’s continued growth and success.
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LANDMAN
Anna joined Tipping Mineral Management as a Landman in 2026. She came to TMM from Hilcorp, where her land work spanned the Permian Basin and producing areas across Texas, Louisiana, Wyoming, Colorado, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Her experience includes title research and title requirements; joint operating agreements and leases; curative and conveyance documents; lease negotiations and right-of-way agreements; new drill setups; and AFE balloting and responses. Most recently, with Hilcorp Royalty and Minerals, she managed mineral and royalty acquisitions from initial contact through closing, negotiating directly with mineral owners and drafting purchase and sale agreements and conveyance documents. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Energy Commerce from Texas Tech University.