Meet The Team
Garrett Lillis, Owner, CPL
Garrett Lillis is the Managing Member of Petroso Land Services, with 18 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Garrett is responsible for the overall management of the project, ensuring that clients’ expectations are being exceeded and helping in any capacity--on an as-needed basis--to further assure a successful project. Prior to commencing work with Petroso full-time in February 2016, Garrett spent his initial five years in the industry working in the field throughout Texas and Colorado. He then spent the following five years employed as the Vice President of Land for Emerald Oil & Gas in the Bakken, followed by his role as Vice President of Land for Black Mountain Oil & Gas, based in Fort Worth.
Garrett received his Bachelor’s degree from Baylor University in 2000 and his MBA from the University of Houston in 2010.
Joey Gee, RPL
Joey Gee is Project Manager and Crew Chief for Petroso Land Services, with 19 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Joey is responsible for overseeing all facets of the day-to-day activities on all projects. He works directly with clients on project planning efforts, project tracking, budget maintenance and project expectations.
Prior to assuming his current role with Petroso Land Services, Joey served as Project Manager and was Lease Acquisition Lead on multiple projects for Percheron, LLC, where he worked for 13+ years. During his time in the oil and gas industry, Joey has successfully initiated, designed and controlled all aspects of multiple projects across the State of Texas. Joey has extensive experience in project management, leasing, mineral title, surface title, abstract title, complex HBP title, curative, due diligence and surface negotiations.
Joey received his Bachelor’s degree from Midwestern State University in 1999. He is a member of the AAPL, HAPL, ALTAPL and The Pipeliners Association of Houston. In addition, Joey is a Texas Real Estate Certified Easement and R-O-W Agent. Joey earned his RPL certification through the AAPL.
Troy Strauss, CPL
Troy Strauss is the Title Supervisor and Runsheet Control for Petroso Land Services, with 18 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Troy is responsible for the review of all mineral title and runsheets prior to being submitted to the attorney. Before assuming his current role with Petroso, Troy served as Title Supervisor for Percheron, LLC for 13+ years. Troy has an extensive background in complex HBP title, sovereignty runsheets, working interest and mineral title. Troy received a Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University in 2003. He is an active member of the AAPL, HAPL and NHAPL. He earned his CPL certification through the AAPL.