Mead is responsible for deal origination and land negotiations. Previously, Mead served as Vice President of Acquisitions at Stronghold Investment Management, 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.