Jones Energy, Inc.
Oil & EnergyTexas, United States51-200 Employees
Jones Energy, Inc. is an independent oil and gas producer headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company concentrates on developing, producing, and acquiring oil and natural gas properties in the Anadarko and Arkoma basins of Texas and Oklahoma. It pursues a strategy centered on low-cost drilling and completions, leveraging horizontal drilling to expand its asset inventory. Founded in 1988 by CEO Jonny Jones as a continuation of his family's oil and gas business dating to the 1920s, Jones Energy positions itself as a mid-sized regional operator. Over its history, the company has drilled more than 600 wells, including more than 500 horizontal wells, and has pursued several strategic acquisitions to grow its footprint. A notable leadership development occurred in 2020 when Carl F. Giesler Jr. was named chief executive officer.