What We Do
Got prospects? Shane and Nelson Spear want to take a look at them. We own investment companies and are interested in seeing your profitable ventures. (Non-profitable ventures we’ve seen enough of.) Our group has helped fund American oil and gas discoveries for over 50 years; our scope has recently expanded to include mining investments.
Want to lease from us? We do that too. Contact us to find out more about our private holdings throughout the country.
Our Business Environment
Cartoon by Norman Johnson, provided by the Midland Reporter-Telegram.
Our Companies
Want to learn the history and activity of a particular company? (Who wouldn't?) Click below.
- Bar NND Ranches, LLC
- Conquistador Petroleum, LLC
- Gulf Coast Oil and Gas Company
- Hondo Mining Company, LLC
- Howell Spear Estate
- Inez Investments, Inc.
- Los Cinco Picadores, LLC
- Prime-Air Fuels, LLC
- Realeza Del Spear
- Rebel Oil Company, LLC
- Rodeo Oil Company, LLC
- Southern Onshore Exploration, LLC
- Spear Brothers Group, LLC
- Sun West Oil and Gas, Inc.
- Spear Brothers Sheep and Cattle Co, LLC
- Tierra Del Spear
- Trabajo Del Spear
Our Blog
We attempt to keep our avid followers informed of corporate activities and any other news of interest to us via the blog on the right. Like any other venture, we participate in blogging only with a clear understanding of its inherent risks. For example, "A fool finds no pleasure in understanding, but delights in airing his own opinions" (Prov. 18:2).
As you will discover while browsing through our site, appearing foolish is a risk we are willing to take.
Bagging Groceries and Pigeons
Aug 17, 2011 in Web News
Focused on fortifying the family unit, Steve Partlow paid us a visit and told us stories of how piped-in parenting advice in Indonesian grocery stores causes shoppers to linger in the aisles and ultimately bring more than bags of food back to their families. Motivated by the discussion, SBG insisted on eating lunch immediately after the meeting and made sure Steve's earnest efforts to nurture families were rounded out with a few manly rounds of destroying clay pigeons with shotguns.
Staple Guns Weapon of Choice Here
Aug 02, 2011 in Web News
Helping communities reduce teen violence, STI's and gang activity is the focus of Jim and Carol Wunder's work these days. During their visit they informed us how the nation of Guatemala is slowly being transformed through special character-building curriculum taught in schools there. In spite of the inspiring message, they were able to do little to reduce the violence that typically erupts during the Office Depot freebee giveaway events at SBG.
Pounds Hot to Return to India
Jul 17, 2011 in Web News
Before returning to their home in Kolkata, India, this family of six visited West Texas in July during the Great Drought of 2011. The conversation was win-win as SBG was pleased to learn that their manufacturing business, which frees women from the 'business' they have been trafficked into, was thriving. In turn, the Pounds were pleased to develop a better appreciation for the weather they experience daily in India.
Now We See Her, Now We Don't
Mar 07, 2011 in Web News
In spite of all efforts to glue her to her chair, Mallory has officially resigned. During her tenure at SBG Mallory's career ambitions wandered off from the field of infant to geriatric care. We believe this is no coincidence and are honored to have been her inspiration. With Mallory's exit comes Chelsea Young's entrance to the office. She, like her predecessor, plans to pursue an occupation serving children someday. Our work has already begun.
From 'Paprika' to 'Kilts' in One Move
Jan 27, 2011 in Web News
Chris Gill, formerly of Hungary, told us he is spending much of his time in his new home in Edinburgh hanging out in city parks, showing pictures to complete strangers and asking them what they are thinking about as they view them. We advised he should stay in Scotland as people get arrested in the States for doing things like that. After Chris assured us his pictures were appropriate and his questions had purpose (to help people explore the meaning of life and their role in it), we were more comfortable viewing his Powerpoint presentation.