Redefining Energy. Reimagining Opportunity.
Millennium PetroCapital Corporation is a private energy development firm headquartered in San Antonio, focused on strategic redevelopment of undervalued or underperforming oil and gas assets. Since 2006, our mission has been clear: craft every venture with intention—from concept to cash flow—to help our partners grow and preserve their capital with clarity and consistency.
Recognized for Excellence
Our results and our culture have earned accolades from the San Antonio Business Journal, including:
• Best Places to Work
• Women’s Leadership Award
• C-Suite Innovation
• Fast Track Growth
These awards reflect not just who we are—but how we operate.
Energy That Builds Wealth
Our calling is simple: business owners and high-net-worth individuals face growing tax burdens. They need tax-advantaged, asymmetric-return investments that convert otherwise-lost dollars into working capital. At the same time, America urgently needs more domestically produced energy. Millennium and our capital partners stand at that intersection.
Our Team
Our team is defined not just by experience, but by results. Grounded in vision, accountability, tenacity, and teamwork, our people bring deep expertise across energy development, capital strategy, geoscience, and investor relations.
Together, they share a singular focus: unlocking long-term value for our partners through performance with purpose.
Richard Monroy
Chief Executive Officer
Michelle Chorn
Accounting Director
David Staples
Vice President of Operations
Keith Kistner
Land Manager
JR Rodriguez
Lead Geologist
Caleb Landin
Geologist
Sarah Padron
Marketing Manager
James Ramirez
Executive Vice President of Investor Relations
Gary Hand
Vice President of Investor Relations
Theo Jahns
Vice President of Investor Relations
Justin Minotti
Vice President of Investor Relations
Steve Rosenbaum
Vice President of Investor Relations
Claudia Kline
Executive Assistant
Richard Monroy
Chief Executive Officer
Richard Monroy is an experienced investor and energy executive with more than two decades in oil and gas development. As the founder and CEO of Millennium PetroCapital, he has led the firm’s evolution through keen opportunity recognition, transactional discipline, and the creation of a purpose-built investment platform designed for scale, clarity, and investor trust. Prior to founding Millennium, he worked with several firms focused on private energy placements. His ability to align capital strategy with operational execution has positioned Millennium as a consistent, value-driven partner for accredited investors. Richard is a member of the Petroleum Club of San Antonio, the Independent Petroleum Association of America, and the Texas Oil and Gas Association.
James Ramirez
Executive Vice President of Investor Relations
James Ramirez joined Millennium in 2009 and has since played a central role in building the firm’s investor relations platform. With a background in education and counseling, he brings a people-first mindset to strategic communication, team development, and investor engagement. He has contributed to more than 30 funded projects and remains focused on keeping Millennium’s messaging and performance aligned with investor expectations.
Gary Hand
Vice President of Investor Relations
Gary Hand brings a blend of entrepreneurial thinking and process precision to his role in investor relations. Since joining Millennium in 2015, he has helped business owners access strategic, tax-advantaged energy investments and has played a key role in funding nearly two dozen projects. Known for his thoughtful approach and exacting standards, Gary builds trust through clarity, consistency, and a commitment to helping investors make informed, confident decisions.
Theo Jahns
Vice President of Investor Relations
Theo Jahns is an energy finance specialist with nearly two decades of experience structuring and syndicating private energy ventures across South Texas. A former NASD-registered agent, he has supported the funding of more than 100 drilled wells in partnership with leading developers in San Antonio and Dallas. Known for his measured approach and attention to detail, Theo provides investors with a steady, well-informed perspective. He also serves on the board of the Guadalupe County Wildlife Management Association, reflecting his broader commitment to stewardship and sustainable resource development.
Justin Minotti
Vice President of Investor Relations
With more than 20 years in the oil and gas industry—including time as the founder of his own development firm—Justin Minotti leads Millennium’s Dallas-based investor relations team with a focus on strategic clarity and execution. He plays a dual role as both investor consultant and internal trainer, helping to onboard and develop new team members. Known for his responsiveness and sharp communication, Justin ensures investor expectations are aligned with project performance to build lasting trust and long-term value.
Claudia Kline
Executive Assistant
Claudia Kline supports Millennium’s executive team with high-level administrative coordination and operational precision. A former legal assistant at leading law firms in Chicago, she brings professionalism and discretion to project planning, scheduling, and executive operations. Since joining Millennium in 2017, Claudia has become a vital asset in ensuring organizational efficiency.
Michelle Chorn
Accounting Director
Michelle Chorn oversees financial operations at Millennium with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and process discipline. A graduate of McMurry University, she brings experience from top-tier energy firms where she implemented financial systems and supported large-scale investment strategies. Known for her precision and methodical approach, Michelle ensures transparency, accountability, and control across the company’s financial infrastructure.
Keith Kistner
Land Manager
Keith Kistner brings nearly two decades of petroleum land management experience to Millennium, with deep expertise across the Permian, Delaware, and Eagle Ford basins. A graduate of Southwest Texas University, he has negotiated hundreds of leases and overseen in-house operations for top-tier producers including EOG Resources. Known for his balanced approach to strategy and relationship management, Keith plays a key role in advancing Millennium’s asset acquisition and leasing efforts across Texas.
JR Rodriguez
Lead Geologist
JR Rodriguez is a senior geoscientist with more than 20 years of exploration and subsurface interpretation experience across South Texas and the Gulf Coast. A Texas A&M graduate, he specializes in 3-D seismic analysis and stratigraphic evaluation, and plays a lead role in identifying and de-risking new drilling and redevelopment projects at Millennium. JR is a member of the South Texas Geological Society and serves on the board of the Petroleum Club of San Antonio.
Caleb Landin
Geologist
Caleb Landin supports Millennium’s exploration efforts with a strong academic foundation and a disciplined, detail-oriented approach to geological analysis. A graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio, he contributes to subsurface evaluations and data interpretation that help identify viable development opportunities across Texas. Known for his precision and professionalism, Caleb brings focus, structure, and technical rigor to the company’s geologic initiatives.
Sarah Padron
Marketing Manager
Sarah Padron leads Millennium’s marketing initiatives with a background in digital strategy and creative design. A graduate of the Art Institute of San Antonio, she previously managed large-scale political campaigns and corporate branding in the financial sector. At Millennium, she oversees brand communications, visual identity, and investor-facing content strategy.
Steve Rosenbaum
Vice President of Investor Relations
Steve Rosenbaum brings over 20 years of experience in alternative investments, capital strategy, and investor engagement. He has raised more than $1 billion across energy, real estate, and structured products, consistently ranking as a top producer at firms including FS Investments, Steadfast Capital, and King Operating. A dynamic communicator with an MBA from the University of Dallas and a BBA from Baylor University, Steve leads Millennium’s capital development efforts in the Dallas market with energy, clarity, and a focus on results.
David Staples
Vice President of Operations
Since joining Millennium in 2017, David Staples has brought more than 50 years of hands-on oilfield experience to his role as Vice President of Operations. A lifelong energy professional, he oversees all field activity, including strategic planning, cost forecasting, drilling and redevelopment operations, troubleshooting, facilities maintenance, and production planning. David began his career in 1974, managing a family-owned oilfield service company that operated multiple drilling and workover rigs, a supply store, and a pump repair shop. Before joining Millennium’s executive team, he served as Production Superintendent for a San Antonio-based operator, where he led field operations for 16 years.
Our Core Values
VISION • ACCOUNTABILITY • TENACITY • TEAMWORK
