LIBERTY MINERALS - Key Persons


Angela Young

Job Titles:
  • Accounting Director
  • Executive Assistant
  • in 2015 As the Executive Assistant and Accounting Director
Angela joined Liberty Minerals in 2015 as the Executive Assistant and Accounting Director, where she is responsible for bookkeeping, accounting, managing the offer letter process and staff liaison. Before Liberty Minerals, Angela worked in various positions in the banking industry, Business Manager in the medical field and City Clerk at a local municipality. She attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University where she received her Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance. Angela's favorite hobbies include gardening in her flower bed, camping, and cooking for her husband of 21+ years, Chris, and 17-year-old daughter, Sara. In her free time, Angela likes to spend time with family and friends, go on cruises, and play with her dog, Duke, and cat, Socks. She also enjoys rooting on her favorite football team (Oklahoma State Cowboys) and supporting the Lone Grove Thundering Herd Band. Favorite Movie: The Wizard of Oz and The Sound of Music

Brian Kelly

Job Titles:
  • Acquisition Specialist
  • in 2015 As Acquisition Specialist
Brian joined Liberty Minerals in 2015 as Acquisition Specialist where he is responsible for working to ensure a simple, enjoyable experience for the seller in every part of Liberty's mineral acquisition process. Before joining the company, he was in the banking industry. As a basketball lover, Brian was a huge fan of the Chicago Bulls growing up. When he is not reading, teaching Bible classes at his church, or weightlifting at the gym, you will likely find Brian in the great outdoors. Brian likes hiking, canoeing, camping, kayaking, and being outside in general - even in the triple-digit summer heat. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, Angela, and one-year-old son, Asher.

Chase Adams

Job Titles:
  • Acquisition Specialist
At Liberty Minerals, Chase assists with the mineral acquisition process. He joined the company in January 2018 as an entry-level Acquisition Specialist where he makes calls to owners of mineral rights, generates leads, helps to educate potential sellers, and guides them through our sales process. Previously, he worked at Davidson Bogel Real Estate in Dallas, TX as a licensed real estate salesperson specializing in land sales and acquisitions. Chase graduated from the University of Georgia with his Bachelor's degree in General Business. Chase's favorite hobbies include riding his bike, playing golf, and spending time with friends and family at the lake. When he's not enjoying himself outdoors, you can find Chase spending time with his nieces or watching golf. Chase is the fourth of six kids with four sisters and one brother, all of whom reside in Dallas. Favorite Movie: Happy Gilmore

Cole Perkins

Job Titles:
  • Senior Acquisition Specialist
Cole is a Senior Acquisition Specialist at Liberty Minerals, where he enjoys the opportunity of building relationships with clients and mentoring new employees. Before joining Liberty in 2014, Cole owned a tile installation business. He attended Free Gospel Bible Institute where he graduated in 2010. Whenever he gets the chance, Cole plays disc golf and likes to watch the OU Sooners dominate in football. He also enjoys spending time with his family, working with the youth in their church, and studying Christian apologetics. He has been married for more than 6 years to his wife, Alyssa, and they have two daughters, Kaylee and Kynslee (ages 4 & 1). Favorite Movie: Courageous

Collin Freeman

Job Titles:
  • Specialist
At Liberty Minerals, Collin strives to approach every deal with a win-win attitude. If the customer is not happy, neither is Collin. He joined the company in January of 2019. He originally worked as an Outside Sales Representative for The Fastenal Company. Collin graduated from The University of North Texas with a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Collin's primary hobby is his daily meditation at the gym and discovering new ways he can push his limits. When he is not pumping iron at the gym, Collin is usually finding more ways to make his one-year-old son Dawson laugh. Favorite Movies: A Beautiful Mind, Fight Club

Joanie Grissom

Job Titles:
  • Specialist
Born and raised in Ardmore, Oklahoma, Joanie has a long history of family-owned businesses in Ardmore. Joanie is dedicated to offering positive and encouraging words of affirmation daily, which further demonstrates that she is living proof that she can do all things through Christ who strengthens her (which is her favorite verse)! Before joining Liberty Minerals, Joanie worked in the public works department for a local municipality for 14 years. She is married to her husband Randy, and together they have four amazing children (ranging in age from 9 to 32 years old) as well as two dogs, Max and Chloe. In her spare time, Joanie enjoys reading, gardening, going to church and spending much-loved quality time with her family. Favorite Movies: I Can Only Imagine, Hidden Figures, and Steel Magnolias

Lyndsey Ogden-Oaks

Job Titles:
  • Senior Acquisition Specialist
A fan of cheerleading, you can find Lyndsey not only cheering on her kids in everything they are involved in but also the Liberty Minerals team. As Senior Acquisition Specialist, Lyndsey is in charge of contacting potential sellers, reviewing title, and preparing legal documents. Lyndsey graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Social Studies/Education from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK. Before joining Liberty Minerals, Lyndsey worked as a teacher and cheerleading coach in Stigler, OK. She loves spending quality time with her two kids (ages 10 and 4), watching movies that make her laugh, going to the lake, and taking much-needed vacations. Favorite Movie: Anything funny!

Marie Wallace - CMO

Job Titles:
  • Executive Assistant
  • Marketing Director
At Liberty Minerals, Marie is the go-to girl for all things. She joined the company in 2017 as Executive Assistant and is now the Marketing Director as well. She started her career in advertising and marketing before getting her teaching degree in Texas, where she taught early education at a private Christian school. Marie was also an entrepreneur before joining Liberty. Marie graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with her Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Public Relations. Marie's primary hobby includes cooking and discovering new recipes, one of many things the Liberty Minerals team loves about Marie. When she's not cooking up a storm in the kitchen, you can find Marie binge watching Hulu and spending time with her family. Marie has been married to her husband, Scott, for 25 years and they have a 21-year-old son, Shawn, and a 19-year-old daughter, Rachel. Favorite Movie: The Blind Side

Mark Burgess

Job Titles:
  • Acquisition Specialist
In 2017, Mark joined the Liberty Minerals team to serve as Acquisition Specialist. Mark not only takes great pride in getting the best deal possible for the mineral owner, but he also enjoys meeting and building strong relationships with them. A graduate of The University of Oklahoma, Mark is a big fan of the Sooners and Oklahoma City Thunder. He enjoys spending time with his friends and family, as well as two dogs, Samson and Daisy Mae. When he's not working or watching Oklahoma teams win a game, you can most likely find him playing a round of golf - rain or shine! Favorite Movie: Too many to choose from!

Micah Ogden - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President
After Micah graduated with his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oklahoma, he was working alongside his brother, Tommy when Liberty Minerals was founded in 2014. Micah is blessed with an amazing wife, and five precious children. Micah's favorite hobbies include hiking, golfing, traveling to beautiful places, and playing games with his family. In his spare time, you can find Micah watching golf or TV shows about traveling the world. Favorite Movie: Last of the Mohicans

Randall Mitchell

Randall is an integral part of the Liberty Minerals team. Prior to joining the team in 2016, he worked in oil drilling production for 20 years. So, you won't see him on an oil rig any time soon. Now, you'll see him in his red Jeep on I-35 going to the various county courthouses getting copies of indexes, taking images of recorded documents, and closing deals with mineral owners in the surrounding area. When Randall is not on the road, he is coaching sports and spending time with his kids at home in Ardmore, OK, where he has lived his entire life. Favorite Movie: Grumpy Old Men and Frozen

Tommy Ogden

Job Titles:
  • Owner
After Tommy graduated with his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oklahoma (go Sooners!), he went on to start a career in the oil and gas industry - and in 2014, Liberty Minerals LLC was born. Before establishing Liberty Minerals, Tommy served as owner of Safe-N-Sound Land Company LLC and as a landman for Vernon L. Smith & Associates Inc. Tommy is committed to giving his best to God, his family, and his career. A lover of sports, Tommy particularly enjoys basketball and football. When he is not playing basketball with his sons, you can find Tommy kicked back watching the big game - mostly the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Cowboys and of course the Oklahoma Sooners. Favorite Movies: Three Amigos, Last of the Mohicans, and Star Wars

Toni Price-Chathman

Job Titles:
  • Title Manager
At Liberty Minerals, Toni is the go-to girl for all things pertaining to title work. She joined the company in 2016 as an office secretary and became Title Manager in 2017 where she assigns title research and review, oversees the Field Agents and Landmen, assists in title curative and due diligence, verifies Division Orders and various other duties. Previously, she served as an Independent Landman contracting with multiple companies throughout the state of Oklahoma. Toni graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with her Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Toni's primary hobby includes cooking and discovering new recipes. When she's not in the kitchen, and weather permitting, you can find Toni outside gardening, planting or just enjoying nature. Toni and her husband, Kyle, have five children ranging in age from 15 years old to 25 years old.