Mead is responsible for deal origination and land negotiations. Previously, Mead served as Vice President of Acquisitions at a leading mineral and royalty investment firm, where he led sourcing and execution efforts across multiple U.S. basins and managed over $500 million in transactions. He began his career in land and pooling at Prairie Oil and Gas. With more than a decade of experience in oil, gas, and minerals, Mead brings a disciplined, results-driven approach to Galley.

Mead earned a BBA in Energy Management and Finance from the University of Oklahoma.