American Association of Professional Landmen

History

In November 1954, nineteen landmen who were members of the National Oil Scouts and Landmen's Association met in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to establish the American Association of Petroleum Landmen (AAPL). It was created as a professional organization for landmen and other land-related fields. George F. Brown of Sun Oil Company was chosen as the association's first chairman.

AAPL held its first annual meeting in Fort Worth, Texas in April 1955. At the time, the association already had 831 members from 23 states.

AAPL is now called the Association of Professional Landmen. Its mission is to promote performance standards for all land professionals, advance their stature, and encourage sound stewardship of energy and mineral resources. It had some 12,000 members.

AAPL's national headquarters are at 800 Fournier Street in Fort Worth, Texas. Its publication is The Landman.

Activities

AAPL was founded and is the general manager of the American Prospect Expo, attended by 17,000 energy professionals each year. It also presents the Pioneer Award to individuals who make contributions to the field.

The AAPL provides curriculum guidance and program support for approved energy management programs and has accredited ten programs at universities in the United States and Canada. The association has an educational foundation and awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are studying natural resources management at these colleges schools.

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Notable members

• June Brooks, businesswoman, speaker and promoter of the oil and gas industry
• Robert Mosbacher, United States Secretary of Commerce

References

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