A Private Upstream Oil and Gas Company

Formed in 2020, RRP acquires producing properties in Texas and the surrounding states. RRP currently owns and operates a position in the southern Midland Basin and actively pursues the acquisition of operated and non-operated assets.

About Us

Focused on safety and environmental stewardship

We believe that responsible energy production requires continued reduction of the industry’s environmental footprint.

Created to be a resilient, sustainable business

We will endure economic and commodity cycles and operate our assets accordingly with the highest standards and a long-term focus.

Committed to delivering value to our stakeholders and partners

We operate with prudent stewardship of capital and assets, responsible governance, transparency, and accountability.

Sustainability

We believe – and have always believed – that sustainability and success go hand-in-hand. When Rushmore Resource Partners was founded, we put this same philosophy into practice, making health, safety, and environmental stewardship a critical part of each employee’s daily work and focus.

RRP’S Operational Philosophy

Environment

  • Meet or exceed regulatory standards

  • Foster a culture of environmental stewardship

  • Focus diligently on optimizing environmental technology

  • Consistently seek to reduce our impact

  • Conduct ongoing surveillance

  • Minimize emissions and waste

Safety

  • Ensure a safe and healthy working environment

  • Train for management leadership and employee compliance

  • Maintain a goal of zero incidents and zero spills

  • Record and learn from undesired results

  • Measure and report thoroughly

  • Utilize single-point accountability for field operations

Leadership

Michael Pipkin

CEO & Founder

Prior to his current role, Michael spent time at Reservoir Capital Group, a New York-based private investment firm, where he was responsible for opening the Houston office and leading energy origination and execution efforts for upstream, asset-focused equity strategy.

With over 15 years of experience, Michael spent 10+ years in energy principal investing at The D.E. Shaw Group and Stellus Capital. Michael started his career in energy investment banking at Jefferies and RBC.

Education

  • Dartmouth College with high honors

Community Activities

  • Writers in the Schools (Executive Committee, Past Board President)

  • Arts Connect Houston (Board President)

  • St. John’s School Alumni Board (President)

  • University of Houston Honors College (Advisory Board Member)

Bradley Bracewell

COO & Founder

Prior to his current role, Bradley worked for 12 years at Shell Oil Company, where he served in a number of engineering, operations, corporate planning, and leadership positions of increasing responsibility.

Education

  • University of Texas at Austin (MS, Petroleum Engineering)

  • Washington & Lee University (BS, Mechanical Engineering)

Community Activities

  • Children’s Museum of Houston (Board Member)