ValleyView Energy is a full-cycle land management company, adding value and providing solutions in all phases of the land development lifecycle.
WHO WE ARE
Caleb L. Stone
Principal
Caleb’s career has centered on creating and implementing land-focused solutions for complex problems associated with the A&D, development, and management of properties across multiple basins. Prior to co-founding ValleyView Energy, Stone directed the Land Department at Luxe Energy LLC and Luxe Minerals LLC. At Luxe, Caleb led the sourcing, acquisition, development, and divestment of assets owned by both Luxe companies. Before Stone’s time at Luxe, he took-on roles of increasing responsibility in Apache Corporation’s Permian office in Midland. While at Apache, Caleb created innovative solutions to facilitate long-lateral development programs in the Midland Basin. Stone’s career began at XTO Energy Inc. in Fort Worth, Texas managing XTO’s Marcellus Shale assets. Caleb earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Abilene Christian University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas A&M University School of Law.
L. Blair Nutter
CPL
Blair Nutter is an accomplished land and energy professional with 15 years of progressive experience in land management. Blair holds a Master of Science in Energy Legal Studies from Oklahoma City University and has developed a comprehensive understanding of land and legal principles, as well as energy exploration and development processes.
With a successful career at companies such as Diamondback Energy and Energen Resources, Blair has proven expertise in managing large-scale land assets, negotiating complex land agreements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations. Throughout her career, Blair has worked extensively in the Eagle Ford and Permian Basin, overseeing thousands of acres and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to meet strategic goals.
Blair’s strength lies in her versatility and leadership, integrating innovative systems and procedures to enhance operational efficiency. Her background in education provides a unique perspective, making her adept at process development and training within land departments.
Drew Alfred
Director
Throughout his career, Drew has worn many hats amongst various top-tier acreage development teams and holds a unique set of skills, integral to any successful business group. Prior to joining ValleyView, Drew served as Senior Landman for the Permian Development team at BPX Energy in Denver. At BPX, Drew focused on organizing and managing BPX’s long-term development schedule in the Delaware Basin. Before Drew’s time at BPX, he served in the same role at Parsley Energy in Austin, Texas generating, evaluating and closing multiple large scale transactions while also serving as an area landman in the Midland Basin. Drew also spent time on the Permian Basin development team for Encana Oil and Gas (now Ovintiv), working closely with each discipline to clear high value horizontal wells. Drew began his career at Texas Royalty Corp in Austin, Texas as Vice President of Land, where he managed all aspects of the land department to support the vertical drilling program across multiple basins in the Lower 48. Drew earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Energy Commerce from Texas Tech University.
