Ryan C. Moore, a seasoned industry leader, is the Founder and CEO of the Pheasant companies. Prior to founding Pheasant, he held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Moore Minerals, LC—a family office focused on mineral and royalty acquisitions. Moore Minerals served as the operational hub for various subsidiaries, with J. Hiram Moore, Ltd. being the most prominent among them since its inception in the 1950s.
In his role as COO, Mr. Moore demonstrated exceptional acumen by optimizing land, revenue, and financial management for thousands of wells and mineral interests across sixteen states. The creation of Pheasant Energy in 2014, following a strategic family office reorganization, marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of the company. Today, Pheasant Energy’s holdings span the majority of oil and gas-producing basins in the United States.
Mr. Moore’s extensive portfolio of mineral, royalty, and non-operated working interests has afforded him invaluable experience and lasting connections with numerous operators and producers in the industry. In 2017, he further expanded the company’s reach by establishing Pheasant Resources, which serves as the acquisition and divestiture arm of the organization. Pheasant Resources has successfully executed numerous transactions across the Permian, Williston, and Anadarko basins.
In addition to his leadership at the Pheasant companies, Mr. Moore holds esteemed positions on the boards of EE Systems, Inc., a gas compression product manufacturer; M1neral, LLC., an innovative energy software company; and ZeoGas, LLC, a global methanol project headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Casmir M. Mason, an accomplished financial expert, serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the Pheasant companies. Prior to his current role, Mr. Mason held positions as an Analyst and Vice President of Finance at Pheasant, where he skillfully managed the company’s financial modeling, forecasting, investment strategy, capital allocation, and financial reporting.
Before joining Pheasant, Mr. Mason worked as an analyst for Moore Minerals, LC, the Moore Family office. In this capacity, he successfully recovered millions of dollars in revenue and meticulously analyzed potential acquisitions. His career spans over nine years in the oil and gas as well as financial industries, showcasing his extensive expertise in these fields.
Mr. Mason is an outstanding academic achiever, having graduated with Cum Laude honors and ranked at the top of his class. Further highlighting his exceptional leadership qualities, he was selected to join the BNSF Next Generation of Leadership Program—a prestigious initiative at the Neeley School of Business.
Josh W. Randall serves as the Senior Vice President of Engineering for the Pheasant companies, leveraging his extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. Prior to joining Pheasant, Mr. Randall held the position of Senior Reservoir Engineer at Enduro Resource Partners—an exploration and production company with interests in the Williston Basin, Rockies, Texas, and Louisiana. At Enduro, his primary responsibilities included reservoir characterization, optimization, field development, acquisitions, and divestitures, as well as assisting in the annual budget and reserves process.
Before his tenure at Enduro, Mr. Randall spent seven years as a reservoir engineer at XTO Energy, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, in the Permian basin. During this time, he developed expertise in waterflood and carbon dioxide management, field development, and economic analysis.
With over fifteen years of experience in the oil and gas sector, Mr. Randall holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. He is also a licensed professional engineer in the State of Texas, further demonstrating his commitment to excellence in his field.
Simianne Johnson-Hayden holds the Senior Vice President of Geology & Geosciences position for the Pheasant companies, where she brings extensive knowledge and expertise to her role. Before joining Pheasant, Ms. Hayden was a Senior Petroleum Geologist at BOPCO LP—a private oil and gas company owned by the esteemed Bass family in Fort Worth, Texas.
With over thirty years of experience as a Petroleum Geologist, Ms. Hayden has honed her skills primarily in the Permian Basin. She has personally overseen the geology, promotion, drilling, and evaluation of more than 160 commercially successful wells, with estimated reserves exceeding 10 million barrels of oil and 120 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Her extensive experience encompasses drilling operations, field evaluations, and reservoir management.
Ms. Hayden is an active American Association of Petroleum Geologists member and maintains memberships with the West Texas and Fort Worth Geological Societies. Demonstrating her leadership within the industry, she served as the President of the Fort Worth Geological Society from 2000 to 2001.
Steven J. Sutton serves as the Vice President of Land and Mineral Management for the Pheasant companies, bringing a wealth of industry experience to his role. Before joining Pheasant, Mr. Sutton held the position of Land Manager at Castell Oil Company—an independent, private oil and gas company dedicated to acquiring, exploiting, and developing oil and gas properties in the Anadarko, Powder River, and Permian basins. During his tenure at Castell, he primarily focused on acquisitions and divestitures in the Anadarko basin while adeptly managing the company’s land asset portfolio.
Before Castell, Mr. Sutton served as a Senior Landman at ConocoPhillips, where he played an instrumental role in exploring and developing key assets in the Delaware basin and Barnett Shale. His wide-ranging responsibilities encompassed asset development, regulatory compliance, asset protection, and consolidating top positions within targeted areas.
Mr. Sutton holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Baylor University, specializing in Management Information Systems. As a certified petroleum landman, he actively contributes to the American Association of Professional Landmen and participates in various local associations, further showcasing his dedication to the industry.
Amy Flores is the Operations Manager for the Pheasant companies. At Pheasant, Mrs. Flores is responsible for the ongoing analysis and maintenance of the mineral/lease ownership of company properties and assisting senior staff in administrative land work. Mrs. Flores has over 16 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Texas Christian University.
Before working for Pheasant, Mrs. Flores worked as an Executive Assistant and then later the Executive Vice President for Duer Wagner III, Inc., a privately-owned oil and gas company in Fort Worth with primarily non-op working interests throughout the United States.
