Colton Smith

Colton Smith is an accomplished professional with a diverse background ranging from politics to oil and gas, finance, and entrepreneurship. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Texas Tech University, and a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Finance, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship from Rice University's Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business. He also holds a Certificate of Petroleum Land Management from the University of Houston-Downtown.

Colton has worked for various organizations, including Caddo Minerals as an Asset Manager, Able Lending as a Business Development and Strategic Partnerships Lead, and BlueCura as a Co-founder. He previously held positions as an Advanced Land Analyst II, Senior Lease Associate, and Field Landman at Marathon Oil Corporation, Colton A. Smith LLC, and Tyner Land Solutions, respectively.

Colton's professional journey has included an internship at the U.S. House of Representatives and various positions that have helped him develop a wide range of skills, including asset management, business development, financial analysis, negotiation, and strategic planning. At all of these organizations, Colton made significant contributions and demonstrated his ability to adapt to different environments and responsibilities.