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.
Meet Some of Our Team
Richard Monroy
Chief Executive Officer
David Staples
Vice President of Operations
Gary Hand
Vice President of Investor Relations
Trinidad Hernandez
Landman
JR Rodriguez
Lead Geologist
Caleb Landin
Geologist
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trinidad Hernandez
Landman
Trinidad (Trini) Hernandez, CPL, is a seasoned petroleum landman with more than 25 years of experience, specializing in mineral title research, lease negotiations, due diligence, and mineral acquisition across Texas. He has supported a broad range of projects for both independent operators and major energy companies, bringing deep expertise and practical field insight to each engagement. A Certified Professional Landman and active member of the American Association of Professional Landmen, Trinidad is known for his disciplined, relationship-driven approach and his strong ties to South Texas.
Our Core Values
VISION • ACCOUNTABILITY • TENACITY • TEAMWORK
