Mining and Land Resources Institute

Jerris Johnson, CPL

AI Strategist and Consultant - Land and Energy Technology SME

Jerris Johnson, a Certified Professional Landman, is a leading expert and AI strategist in energy land management, with over twenty years of experience in the oil, gas, and renewable energy industries. He advises companies on blending traditional land practices with advanced AI to help professionals and maximize productivity from land department operations. Jerris also co-hosts the Real Deal Landman Show Podcast, available on all major streaming platforms.

Mark Travis

President and Principal Geologist, Arkenstone Exploration

Mark Travis, CPG, is an exploration geologist and technical advisor with more than two decades of experience advancing mineral projects across the western United States and internationally. He specializes in early- to mid-stage exploration, where geological interpretation, land access, permitting, and regulatory realities intersect.

Through his firm, Arkenstone Exploration, Mark works with public companies, private groups, and land stakeholders to translate complex geological data into practical, decision-ready insight, helping teams navigate risk, regulatory pathways, and capital expectations at critical inflection points. His work spans uranium, gold, silver, and critical minerals, with a particular emphasis on U.S. brownfields projects and federal land management processes.

Mark is an active speaker and industry contributor, focusing on improving collaboration between exploration teams, land professionals, regulators, and stakeholders to advance responsible resource development.