Wyoming Association of Professional Landmen

08/08/2026

⛳️ That’s a wrap on the 2026 WAPL Golf Tournament! ⛳️

What a great couple of days at The Powder Horn in beautiful Sheridan, Wyoming! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out, played, supported the event, and helped make this year’s tournament such a success.

We also want to give a special thank you to all of our amazing sponsors. Your continued support of WAPL and this tournament is truly appreciated and helps make events like this possible.

We had some great golf, a lot of laughs, and an even better group of people. Here are just a few of our teams and players from this year! 🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️

Thank you again to everyone who joined us — we hope you had as much fun as we did, and we can’t wait to see you back in Sheridan next year!

06/25/2026

Trade the courthouse, title reports, and conference calls for fresh air and good company.

Join your fellow land professionals for the WAPL Golf Tournament in Sheridan. Great people, great course, and one of the best networking events of the year.

The Wyoming Association of Professional Landman (WAPL) Invitational Golf Tournament will be held at The Powder Horn Golf Club in Sheridan, Wyoming on Friday, August 7, 2026.

10/23/2025

GIVING DAY // The annual crowdfunding event for the University of Wyoming is coming! Mark your calendars for October 23-24, 2025, from noon to noon to make an impact on the SER academic program and help students gain real-world experience and a better understanding of the energy industry.
https://give.uwyo.edu/schools/UniversityofWyoming/giving-day-2025/pages/SER

06/10/2025

The Wyoming Association of Professional Landman (WAPL) Invitational Golf Tournament will be held at The Powder Horn Golf Club in Sheridan, Wyoming on Friday, August 1, 2025.

Ace & Eagle level sponsors will have the opportunity to register early for the golf tournament before the June 23rd general registration date. You will be provided with a code in your sponsorship confirmation email upon successful completion of online sponsorship.

https://wylandman.com/index.php/events/golf-tournament-sponsorship

05/17/2025

Congratulations!

03/13/2025

Remembering Joseph Tessaro

It’s impossible to put into words what Joseph Tessaro meant to me, to Pacer Energy LLC, and to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Joe was larger than life—his presence filled every room, his laughter was contagious, and his passion for business, family, and friends was unmatched. He was the kind of person who made an impact wherever he went.

Joe was more than my business partner—he was my family. From the moment we took on this journey together, he poured everything he had into Pacer Energy, and his vision helped shape what we are today. He was also an incredible landman—one of the best in the business. His knowledge, work ethic, and ability to connect with people set him apart, and he earned the respect of everyone he worked with.

But above all else, Joe was a devoted husband to Amy and a proud father to Leah. They were his world, and he never missed an opportunity to brag about them.

If you knew Joe, you knew he was always ready with a story, a laugh, or a perfectly timed one-liner. But behind the humor was a man who cared deeply, who led with integrity, and who made everyone around him better.

While we are heartbroken by this loss, Pacer Energy will continue to carry forward Joe’s legacy. We will serve our clients with the same dedication, drive, and honesty that he stood for every single day.

Rest easy, Joe. You were one of a kind, and you will never be forgotten.

03/13/2025

The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law is working with the UW college of law and the Natural Resources and Energy Law Club to host a video-workshop CLE on campus on Thursday, March 27th at 4:00pm. The event is free and will be at the law school in room 191 with a catered networking reception to follow.

02/27/2025

EXCELLENCE // In recognition for her academic achievements, senior Kendall Klos was nominated for the AAPL - American Association of Professional Landmen Outstanding Graduate Award as part of the Landman Scholarship Trust (LST). LST recognizes an Outstanding Graduate each year from graduating seniors of AAPL’s accredited college or university undergraduate programs who are pursuing a career as a landman and have demonstrated great leadership in work, extracurricular activities and their student landmen’s association. UW is one of 11 accredited programs by the AAPL.

Klos has excelled as a leader among the Energy Resource Management and Development students. A top performer in the classroom, she has pursued opportunities in the field to gain valuable experiences as a professional land manager including a competitive internship with ConocoPhillips.

Klos has served on the executive board of the Student Chapter for Energy Resources, the student-led organization at SER, for all four years of her education and is the current president. She has also served as a mentor to other University of Wyoming students through the SER mentorship program and the Cowboy Coach program.

AAPL will announce the Outstanding Graduate winner at the 2025 AAPL Annual Meeting.

02/27/2025

REGISTER NOW // Join us for the upcoming Rocky Mountain Professional Landman Conference for this exceptional panel on 'Mixed Use' featuring Angi Bruce, Ryan Fitzpatrick, April Holdren, Preston Farnsworth, and Montgomery Hughes, RL.

This panel will discuss how land use planning has evolved to support the coexistence of multiple energy sources as well as navigate differing timelines and regulations for mixed use energy projects on the ground including dominant estates, lease expirations, as well as state and federal regulatory agency timelines.

Register now and join us April 9-10! https://www.uwyo.edu/ser/events/conferences/plm-conference/plm-conference.html

02/27/2025

REGISTER NOW // The Rocky Mountain Professional Landman Conference brings together current students and industry professionals for robust dialogue about the land profession in the past, present, and what is in store for the future.

In a panel moderated by current AAPL - American Association of Professional Landmen Nancy McCaskell, SER alumni and current students will discuss academic pathways to the land profession, the importance of internships, field experience, networking and industry partnerships on shaping a successful career, and the evolving role of landmen with changes in energy policy, technology, or environmental considerations.

Featuring Kendall Klos, Sam Mallory, Jason Maloy, CPL, and Fred Eden, RL.

Register now and join us April 9-10! https://www.uwyo.edu/ser/events/conferences/plm-conference/plm-conference.html