About redlands operating

 President / Petroleum Geologist

With more than 40 years in oil and gas, George Palmer is a proven operator, investor, and entrepreneur. Starting his career as a roughneck in South Texas, he went on to study Petroleum Engineering at Texas Tech University and build a career that spans partnerships with major companies like Marathon, Shell, and Unocal, as well as leading independents.

An entrepreneur at heart, George founded and successfully exited two drilling mud and chemical companies, including one acquired by a division of WR Grace. He has been directly involved in over 15 million BOE of production and is recognized for his rigorous due diligence, operational expertise, and ability to identify when to seize—or step away from—opportunities.

George’s career reflects resilience, strategic insight, and an enduring commitment to shaping the future of energy.

 Vice President

Scott Johnson brings over 14 years of oil and gas expertise, building on a 13-year career in finance. As Vice President of Redlands Operating and Co-Owner of Storm Oil Resources, he works closely with investors, blending industry knowledge with financial and marketing acumen.

Scott is dedicated to identifying the best opportunities in oil and gas, with a clear focus on delivering strong returns for his investors. Known for his resilience and adaptability, he is committed to creating lasting value across every project he leads.

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Managing Partner/ General Counsel

Gavin Glenn brings nearly 20 years of legal and land management expertise spanning oil, gas, and renewables. As Founder of Glenn Land & Legal, PLLC, and In-House Counsel for Shepherd Royalty, he specializes in mineral acquisitions and transactions across the nation’s top basins. Licensed in both Texas and Washington, Gavin combines legal insight, engineering training, and business acumen to deliver strategic value to partners and stakeholders.

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 Lead Petroleum Geologist

Gordon McCall is a petroleum geologist with 15+ years of experience leading exploration, drilling, 

and production across U.S. basins and the Gulf of Mexico. A University of Houston–trained 

geologist, he founded Sequoia Energy Company and built it into a $10MM+ enterprise, directing 

drilling and development programs that delivered strong investor returns. Earlier, he helped 

discover a 350MM BOE Gulf of Mexico field generating $2.8B in revenue and advised on 

advanced reservoir management at Quantum Reservoir Impact. Combining deep geoscience 

expertise with proven operational and commercial leadership, Gordon is recognized for 

maximizing resource recovery, optimizing production, and driving long-term value creation.

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