W.R. “Witt” Stephens, Jr.
Chairman
Since 2000, Mr. Stephens has overseen the combined Stephens family’s energy and natural resource investment activities. Since 1991, he has supported the management team of Stephens Natural Resources, a wholly-owned Stephens subsidiary and one of the nation’s largest privately held exploration and production companies. He previously served as assistant to Witt Stephens, Sr., assistant to […]
Sam J. Hall
President
Mr. Hall was appointed President for Stephens Natural Resources in May of 2023 having previously served in positions of increasing responsibility including Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Engineering, Engineering Manager, and Production/Operations Engineer. He started his oil and gas career with Schlumberger in 2006.
William S. Walker
Senior Advisor and Manager of Real Estate
Mr. Walker currently serves as Senior Advisor and Manager of Real Estate for Stephens Production Company. Mr. Walker was President of Stephens Natural Resources, LLC from 2012 until June 2019 and president of Stephens Production Company from 1993 until June 2019. Since joining the company in 1975 as a roughneck, Mr. Walker has served as […]
Michael J. Callan
Senior Vice President – Governmental Affairs
Mr. Callan is the Senior Vice President – Governmental Affairs for Stephens Production Company. He brings his expertise in regulatory matters, gas marketing and distribution from his thirty years with Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corporation where he served as General Counsel and President.
Stan Williams II
Vice President – Land
Mr. Williams joined Stephens in December 2023 and has assumed roles of increasing responsibility since that time. Beginning in April 2025, he has served as Vice President – Land for Stephens Natural Resources, LLC, Stephens Production Company, and Stephens Williston, LLC. Prior to joining Stephens, Mr. Williams served in various land, legal, and leadership roles […]
Derek Fulton
Vice-President Accounting
Derek Fulton was appointed Assistant Secretary/Assistant Treasurer of Stephens Production Company and Stephens Natural Resources in January of 2024. Prior to joining Stephens in 2023, Mr. Fulton held various Accounting and Finance roles of increasing responsibility in both private and public organizations within the oil and gas industry, including Newfield Exploration. He began his career […]