About Paladin
A Trusted Name. A Purposeful Mission. A Commitment to Excellence.
Founded in 2013, Paladin Land Group takes its name from the iconic main character in the classic Western television series: Have Gun – Will Travel. Inspired by Paladin’s professionalism, resourcefulness, and unwavering follow-through, we strive to embody those same qualities in our work. Just as the original Paladin approached each challenge with intellect, grit and principle, we bring the same strategic focus and steadfast values to every project we undertake.
Our primary focus is in the traditional energy space with oil & gas, but we have expanded into a multitude of other industries. Paladin has become a major player in the renewable energy space for land services and back-office support with solar and wind energy development, as well as battery storage, carbon capture, transportation and public utilities, brine development for lithium and iodine, and has even ventured into servicing nuclear waste disposal projects with land support.
What Sets Us Apart
We believe project management is key to having a successful outcome and we embed it into everything we do at a foundational level - it's in the framework.
As oil and gas projects grow more complex, effective project management is essential to manage risk, time and cost. Paladin incorporates full-scale project management rooted in work ethic and led by experienced senior staff. Our team is well-versed in handling large-scale projects to ensure efficient, on-time and on-budget execution. Our hands-on approach keeps teams productive and projects aligned with client goals from start to finish.
Paladin’s project management philosophy is built on a stage-gate model designed to maximize project performance and client benefits while providing a clear roadmap throughout the project lifecycle. Our model is fundamental, adaptable and scalable. This ensures the desired quality standards and timely delivery regardless of project complexity, scope, size or duration.
Industry Recognition
Named Top 10 Oil Field Service Providers in North America by Energy Business Review
2024
Hart Energy’s Oil and Gas Investor Magazine 40 under 40
2018
Tulsa Association of Petroleum Landmen (TAPL) Company of the Year
2017-2018
OK Energy Today Feature
2018
Energy Innovator Award for the Best Oil & Gas Land Brokerage in Texas
2019
The Team
JM “Buster” Bradshaw
Principal
The founder. Buster is a blend of both old-school ruggedness and modern-day business acumen, combining oil & gas technical knowledge with an entrepreneurial spirit
Elliot W. Dowling
Director of Acquisitions & Regulatory Affairs
Elliot has 10+ years of in-house land experience with upstream oil and gas companies, focused on acquisitions and regulatory matters. His industry service includes 5 years on theTAPL board, including a recent term as President
J. David Hoffman
Director of Business Development & Third-Party Transactional Services
David is a results-driven Land professional with 30+ years of experience, known for exceptional client service and lasting industry relationships
Ryan Van Esler
Title Plant Manager
Ryan is a veteran Landman with expertise in coordinating leasing and completing title projects in high-production areas with client-focused project execution
Industry Partners
