Our Story
Our Story
The Beginning
The oil boom of '78 to '82 was long over. Oil prices had fallen to eight dollars per barrel in 1986. The industry had collapsed. Russell Oxsen had lost his job as a consulting geologist and, with a growing family to support, had begun selling deals as an independent petroleum geologist. Frustrated with mishandled drilling & completion operations, Mr. Oxsen decided to drill and operate his own prospects.
The year was 1989.
ROX Exploration, Inc was born.
Today, ROX Exploration drills and operates oil and gas properties across the state of Oklahoma. Russell Oxsen's leadership and expertise in geology has directly caused the drilling of ninety-three wells in his career, with sixty-nine wells being productive of oil and/or gas, yielding Mr. Oxsen a seventy-four percent success rate. The West Verden Field is Mr. Oxsen's most successful geological prospect and has produced in excess of three-point-one million barrels of oil. A family-owned, independent company focused on exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas assets, ROX Exploration is based in the Oxsen family's hometown of Norman, OK.
President Russell Oxsen reads the mud report on the McVey #1, completed in 2003.
Garrison #1-29. The first well over which ROX Exploration, Inc. supervised all drilling, completion, and operations.
Who We Are
Who We Are
RUSSELL OXSEN
PRESIDENT & FOUNDER
Russell Oxsen oversees all operations at ROX Exploration, Inc. With over 35 years of experience, he is a seasoned member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and holds certifications as an AAPG Certified Petroleum Geologist and a Certified Earth Scientist of the Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists (SIPES). Mr. Oxsen earned his Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Oklahoma. Mr. Oxsen’s business successes include ROX, an oilfield manufacturing company, and acreage A&D across Oklahoma.
ADAM OXSEN
VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE
Adam Oxsen brings nearly two decades of expertise in the oil and gas sector to his role at ROX Exploration. Hailing from Norman, OK, he earned a BFA with Distinction from the University of Oklahoma, and is a member of Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA). Beginning his journey with ROX Exploration in the Mid-Continent, Mr. Oxsen refined his management skills before transitioning into investor relations and financial management.
MARK OXSEN
VICE PRESIDENT ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS
Mark Oxsen leads the drilling, completion, and production endeavors at ROX Exploration with precision and expertise. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Oklahoma, Mr. Oxsen is equipped with a solid foundation for his role. He is an active member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), contributing to industry knowledge and advancements.
KEVIN OXSEN
VICE PRESIDENT LAND
Kevin Oxsen leads the land department at ROX with expertise and dedication. A proud graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Mr. Oxsen manages all aspects of leasing acquisitions for active drilling projects. His responsibilities include maintaining contracts and agreements, as well as fostering positive relationships with surface owners and landowners.
Three Decades Worth of Experience
Operations
Three Decades Worth of Experience
Operations
