The people behind Kroh.

Brett Kroh is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kroh Exploration, a Fort Worth-based oil and gas company focused on acquiring, developing, and improving underdeveloped energy assets across Texas and the Gulf Coast.

He founded Kroh Exploration in 2019 after building strong energy-sector relationships with operators, engineers, land professionals, and oilfield service leaders. He built the company around overlooked oil and gas assets, acquisition and development opportunities, and investor-aligned energy projects.

Under his leadership, Kroh expanded from a North Texas-focused exploration and production company into a broader energy company with operated and non-operated assets, upstream development, rework opportunities, and strategic operating partnerships. His work includes Texas acquisitions and long-term vertical integration plans, including affiliated service-company development.

Brett helped form Kenosis alongside Tony Gossett, Matt Moncla, Beau Blake, and Mike Blake, bringing acquisition strategy, capital alignment, and investor-facing execution into the company’s leadership structure. His background connects acquisition discipline, deal structuring, and investor communication with responsible operations and long-term alignment.

Paul A. “Tony” Gossett is President of Kroh Exploration. A petroleum engineer, energy executive, and asset manager, Tony brings more than 40 years of technical leadership across exploration, development, engineering, operations, and large-scale asset management.

His career began with Getty Oil Company after graduation. His technical experience spans drilling, completions, production, workovers, facility design, and construction, with a multi-basin operating background across Texas, the Midcontinent, Gulf Coast, Rockies, Appalachian, and Illinois basins.

Experience highlights

• Led company-wide operations and engineering for Forestar Oil & Gas, where asset value increased to more than $240 million.
• Served as Operations Manager for Forestar’s $1.38 billion Marchand Project development in Oklahoma.
• Supported Forestar’s $160 million acquisition of Credo Petroleum through senior operations and engineering leadership.
• Led the $606 million capital raise to acquire and develop Driftwood Energy assets, production, and acreage for Sage Hills Energy.
• Former Chief Operating Officer and member of the founding team of Clean Refineries, Inc.

Tony brings petroleum engineering depth and operating discipline to financial and operational analysis, asset selection and management, engineering review, development planning, and capital stewardship.

Paul Strickland serves as Chief Operating Officer of Kroh Exploration, overseeing operational strategy, field execution, and production performance. He brings more than 50 years of oil and gas experience across engineering leadership, production optimization, operational management, and field execution.

His experience spans organizations including Netherland Sewell & Associates, Vintage Petroleum, Newfield Exploration, Enduro Resource Partners, Wagner Oil Company, Wynn-Crosby, and Kentex Worland. His senior leadership background includes Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Engineering, Production Engineering Manager, and Vice President of Production Operations roles.

Paul specializes in production optimization, with experience in artificial lift, lease operating expense reduction, workovers, facility installations, and property evaluation. He works across engineering and operations to align operating decisions, strengthen production performance, and support disciplined asset-level execution.

Kit Maddox serves as Vice President of Land for Kroh Exploration. He brings more than 20 years of petroleum land and land title experience across title examination, lease acquisition, due diligence, right-of-way negotiation, litigation support, surface and mineral contracts, land data systems, and project leadership.

As owner of Kit H. Maddox, LLC, Kit has managed petroleum land projects across multiple regions. He previously served as a Title Examiner at US Title Company, specializing in surface title examination, and as a Systems Real Estate Analyst for the Texas A&M University System, working in property acquisitions, dispositions, and lease management.

His background includes expert testimony in boundary disputes and receivership cases, surface damage settlements, oil and gas title research, contract negotiation, and leadership of landman teams. He also brings problem-solving discipline from prior technical and U.S. Navy electronics work.

At Kroh, Kit supports land strategy, title review, lease acquisition, and due diligence. He helps protect asset value through land documentation, ownership analysis, contract review, and right-of-way coordination.

“I’m strongest when I’m turning vision into movement. I bring people together, set a clear standard, and help teams move faster, think sharper, and stay connected to the goal.”

Background

Jamie Duffin serves as Chief Business Officer for Kroh Exploration, where she focuses on capital strategy, investor relations, and building the business infrastructure needed to support long-term growth. She works closely with leadership and investors to ensure alignment, transparency, and a strong foundation for scaling the company. Kroh operates alongside its sister company, Kenosis Operating, where the teams collaborate across shared assets and opportunities.

Previously, Jamie served as President of ALG Holdings Family, where she led the teams behind a diverse portfolio of brands including Perrotti’s Pizza, Perk Coffee, Kroh Exploration, Hyena’s Comedy Club, and ALG Films. In that role, she focused on scaling businesses, strengthening culture, and creating an environment where teams could do their best work while driving strong outcomes for partners and investors.

Investor relations background

Jamie began her journey in investor relations in 2014 with an oil and gas exploration company in Fort Worth, Texas. Over the past decade, she has developed a passion for connecting investors with private opportunities rooted in strong fundamentals, ethical practices, and long-term relationships. Her focus is on clear communication and delivering an investor experience that reflects the quality of the underlying assets.

Marketing background

In November 2018, Jamie launched her own digital marketing agency, The Firecracker Agency. She also co-founded Blue Knight Agency in 2014, specializing in video and written content creation, including internet TV shows, podcasts, and marketing videos. Before that, she co-hosted The Bryan Blue Show, a talk radio program syndicated on over 50 stations nationwide.

Entertainment background

Before marketing and radio, Jamie spent 15 years in event and entertainment production, producing concerts, private events, fundraisers, and festivals. In 2012, she founded Blackbox Concerts, generating millions in ticket, bar, and sponsorship revenue for clients.

She received Fort Worth Weekly’s “Best Talent Buyer” award in 2013, 2014, and 2015, after the publication introduced the category to recognize the impact of talent buyers, a role that had not previously been acknowledged.

Across every chapter, the through-line is the same: Jamie brings the right people together, creates real opportunities, and helps people believe in themselves and the goal in front of them.

Randy Ragan brings over two decades of oil and gas expertise to his role as Senior Vice President at Kroh Exploration. Raised in Hereford, Texas, just outside the Permian Basin, Randy’s West Texas roots run deep. He studied Business Development at West Texas State University in Canyon, laying the foundation for his career in energy.

Randy entered the oil and gas industry in 2001 in Dallas, Texas. He has played a pivotal role in growing four successful companies, establishing himself as a leader known for driving performance and building high-performing teams.

In 2012, Randy met JB Yowell while working at Yohawk Energy, sparking a professional relationship built on shared values and vision. That connection came full circle when Randy joined Kroh Exploration in 2023, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a relentless drive for results.

Randy is proud to be part of the Kroh team, where he continues to lead, grow, and deliver.

“I’ve been in this game a long time, but I’ve never been more energized. I’m thrilled to be at Kroh.”

Adam Snook serves as Vice President of Finance for Kroh Exploration, overseeing financial administration and related business operations. His responsibilities include accounts payable, payroll, banking, cash flow monitoring, and maintaining financial and asset records.

Adam coordinates with accountants, banks, payroll providers, insurance providers, and other financial professionals. He supports budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, audits, and tax preparation, and works with Kroh’s attorneys and management team on human resources and employment documentation.

Mary-Claire Boyce serves as Manager of Production and Regulatory Reporting at Kroh Exploration. She manages production data, regulatory filings, internal reporting, and related documentation.

She previously served as Executive Administrator at Kroh Exploration.

Launa Washington serves as Executive Administrator at Kroh Exploration. She brings over 25 years of experience spanning retail and corporate finance, banking, and financial technology, with a strong focus on portfolio management, strategic growth, and investor engagement.

Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ms. Washington began her career in retail finance and went on to manage one of the top-performing banks in the Pittsburgh region. During this time, she held a Pennsylvania license in life insurance and annuities and maintained a Medallion Signature Guarantee, demonstrating her commitment to fiduciary standards and regulatory compliance.

Ms. Washington later transitioned into the fintech sector as a Senior Enterprise Account Executive, advising treasury departments of Fortune 500 companies on strengthening supplier relationships, improving supply chain resilience, and unlocking working capital to support enterprise growth. Her ability to assess risk, identify high-value opportunities, and drive measurable financial outcomes has been a hallmark of her career.

Now based in Texas and transitioning into the energy sector, Ms. Washington leverages her deep financial expertise and strategic insight to navigate complex capital structures and support scalable, opportunity-driven growth. Her disciplined decision-making and investor-first mindset make her a valuable contributor to the company’s financial strategy and long-term value creation.

Andrew Padilla is Director of Technology Systems at Kroh Exploration, with a specialized background in IT, business intelligence, and strategic due diligence. With over 10 years of experience, he merges technical insight with executive leadership to drive operational efficiency and informed decision-making across all stages of the energy value chain.

Andrew brings deep expertise in asset remarketing, having successfully overseen the repositioning and divestiture of assets valued at over $150 million. His strategic approach has helped organizations recover capital, optimize asset portfolios, and unlock new market opportunities.

He is known for his ability to align technology with business goals, leveraging advanced analytics, data-driven risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration to support mergers, acquisitions, and long-term growth strategies. Andrew’s blend of commercial and technical capabilities has positioned him as a trusted partner in navigating the complexities of the modern energy landscape.

Larry Stall supports Kroh Exploration’s North Texas assets as Manager of North Texas Operations, providing hands-on operational management and advisory services primarily in the field. His professional background includes consulting and an owner/partner role with East Texas Oilfield Production Services.

His responsibilities at Kroh include reviewing production, maintenance, repairs, workovers, and other operating activity; coordinating with field personnel, vendors, and contractors; and identifying operating issues, downtime, and opportunities to improve production and reliability.

Larry works with operating leadership to coordinate priorities and deliverables, support safe operations and regulatory compliance, and provide timely field records, status updates, and practical recommendations.

John Bullard was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, where his entrepreneurial spirit took root early. At the age of 25, John launched his first business alongside his father, an experience that ignited a lifelong passion for leadership and building things from the ground up.

He went on to work with FTS, a major contractor for Charter Communications, where he supervised more than 150 team members across multiple projects. Known for his strong work ethic and natural ability to lead, John earned a reputation for delivering results while maintaining a strong, people-first culture.

Today, John brings that same dedication and charm to the Kroh Exploration team. He plays a key role in administrative operations, investor communications, and vendor relations, helping ensure the company runs smoothly day in and day out.

Outside the office, John is a devoted father to four children. He spends his free time fishing, camping with his boys, and hanging out with his German Shepherd, Charlie.

Ryan Maddox is a petroleum landman at Kroh Exploration, with a focus on land management, acquisitions, and rights.

Edward “Ed” Hohos serves as Consulting Geologist for Kroh Exploration, bringing experience across petroleum geology, geological mapping, drilling operations, reservoir characterization, and asset evaluation.

His background includes work with EOG Resources, Comstock Resources, ARCO Exploration, and independent geological consulting through EFH Exploration, LLC. He is experienced in geological mapping, reservoir characterization, drilling operations, and subsurface asset review.

Ed supports technical review, mapping, reservoir evaluation, and asset development. He helps connect geological interpretation with drilling decisions and operational planning, evaluating subsurface opportunities before capital is committed to drilling, rework, or acquisition activity.