Graduated from the Univ. of the Cumberlands with a BS in History & Economics. Has worked in communications, academia, & for a start-up holding company gaining invaluable insight into the process of starting a corporation. Has done extensive research in natural resources, & fostered working relationships with experts in the field. Launched Marlow Energy, LLC in January, 2013. Negotiated coal leases totaling over 3,000 acres.

Has mined coal for 20 plus years on thousands of acres in the Appalachian coal fields. He has a proven track record mining and reclaiming properties. He is a member of the KY Bond Pool for reclaimation, and has been recognized by state government for his efforts at reclaiming mined property.

Serves as the CEO of Mid-West Continental Holdings, LLC in Stanton, Kentucky & Clarita, Oklahoma, also the President of American Energy Resources, LLC (AER) & H2Ox Operating, LLC. Serves as senior member for Optimum Land & Livestock Development, Three Rivers Land Services, Ridgeview Investments, Preservation Properties of KY, & served as CEO of BlueWater Energy Solutions, LLC which he organized the entity sale to GreenHunter Energy for $2.5M

Mr. Jones brings decades of experience in the oil business. He is second generation and has spent most of his working life in and around the Appalachian Basin's oil fields, and most importantly has worked on the oil field described in this plan for over three years. He is also a certified plumber and electrician.