When dealing with Hydrocarbon Minerals you won’t be treated like a client, you will be treated like FAMILY. Hydrocarbon Minerals and its affiliates have been serving mineral owners since 2005 by helping them manage, monetize, and maximize their mineral interests. Since inception Hydrocarbon has been successfully involved in hundreds of mineral transactions across the country. We take great pride in being a fair, honest, and professional partner that specializes in mineral divestitures, mineral management, and oil and gas leasing. Hydrocarbon Minerals is a trusted partner that can guide you through the complex selling process by being fair, transparent, and professional. We will work tirelessly for an optimal outcome.
JOIN OUR FAMILY! Hydrocarbon Minerals and its affiliates are experienced purchasers and managers of oil and gas mineral interests. Since 2005 we’ve been helping mineral owners achieve their financial goals, by successfully closing countless mineral acquisitions and leases in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Texas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, New Mexico, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Our Principals have decades of combined experience acquiring and managing oil and gas assets in some the most resource rich basins in the country. Our experience gives us the ability to deal with the most complex of issues. We strive to create equitable and fair outcomes for mineral owners and industry partners alike. Our experience, network and integrity enable us to timely and professionally execute transactions. No deal is too small or too large for us. Allow us to share our expertise with you. Danny Tabally is a founding member and currently serves as the company’s Vice President of Acquisitions and Divestitures.He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from DePaul University and a Master of Science Degree in Global Energy Management from the University of Colorado Denver.He’s been involved in the acquisition and leasing of thousands of acres of mineral rights across the country since 2003, and has a deep understanding of the industry. Fahim Aref is a founding member and currently serves as the company’s President.Fahim started his entrepreneurial career from a very young age, starting his first business while he was still in high school.Since then he has established numerous successful businesses in the consumer electronics and real estate industries.He started his career in the energy industry with Hydrocarbon Minerals, LLC, in 2006.Fahim has successfully been involved hundreds of mineral acquisitions across the country.He manages the Hydrocarbon team and keeps the company focused on its mission of helping landowners realize the value of their mineral rights.Fahim believes in building long-term, sustainable businesses by being ethical, forging long-term relationships, innovating, and practicing a strong work ethic.Fahim recently founded a nonprofit organization that has been a leading nongovernmental organization in providing clean water, food, and education in certain countries in Africa.In his free time, he enjoys spending quality time with his family, hunting, and playing miniature golf. Rami Afaneh is a founding member and currently serves as Vice President of Operations.He started his entrepreneurial career at a very young age with Fahim Aref, being childhood friends.Rami was instrumental in establishing a number of successful businesses throughout his career in the wireless reverse logistics, real estate, automotive, and information technology industries.He started his energy career in 2006, initially as an investor in Hydrocarbon Minerals, LLC, and eventually became a partner.He brings an intense analytical focus to the Hydrocarbon team.Rami oversees the acquisition process from beginning to end, and works closely with our network of petroleum land men and title attorneys to ensure that all due diligence is conducted properly and punctually.He also evaluates prospective acquisitions and helps manage the company’s portfolio.Rami enjoys family time, restoring classic cars, and he is an avid outdoorsman. Saraee Vandrunen Graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Studies and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Robert Morris University. She began her career in the energy industry in 2011 with Hydrocarbon Minerals.As Office Manager she handles external/internal communication, file and database maintenance, and other administrative duties.She works to create the highest level of efficiency possible within the organization. Saraee enjoysgreat adventure, reading books, spending time with family, and baking.
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Danny Tabally
Vice President of Acquisitions
Danny enjoys negotiating and closing complex mineral transactions.Danny values the relationships that he builds with both landowners and industry partners and strives to build and maintain those relationships.He works closely with all of Hydrocarbon’s partners, employees, and contractors to oversee the company’s day-to-day operations, acquisitions, asset and portfolio management, strategic planning, and strategic partnerships.Danny enjoys spending time with his family, reading books, and traveling the world.Fahim Aref
President
Rami Affaneh
Vice President of Operations
Saraee Vandrunen
Office Manager
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