James brings 14 years of direct oil and gas industry experience to the team, focusing heavily on operations across Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. His versatile background spans surveying, leasing, and title work, alongside a strong six-year tenure as a GIS analyst. James holds a BS in Environmental Analysis and Planning from Frostburg State University and brings a strong work ethic shaped by growing up on a family farm in Western Maryland.
is an energy and real estate investment firm. The firm manages a variety of investments directly and indirectly connected with the development of the Marcellus and the Utica formations.
The Shale Revolution has been the most transformative energy phenomenon to hit the United States in a century. The development of shale resources has brought tens of billions in capital investment and has driven a host of area economic opportunities. Ridgetop Capital was formed to invest in this economic boon through a series of investment funds and joint ventures.
is as a direct principal investor focused on honest, locally-driven origination with institutional investment parameters. The partners' extensive energy, real estate, and capital markets expertise allow for direct and certain execution for partners and counterparties.