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.
As of February 2012, we are considering offers to sell the deep rights to a hot play in Campbell County, Wyoming. Reasonably priced.
Contact us to find out more about this opportunity and 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.
Only Paula Dean Could Save this Recipe...
Jan 29, 2012 in Web News
On a recent visit to SBG, Morgan and Mari Jackson shared a soup recipe from Haiti which calls for one fresh torn page from a bible. They explained that some Haitians who lack the ability to read but still want to obey the ancient scripture "man shall not live by bread alone but by the word of God" take matters into their own hands and soup pots. Fortunately for the collective digestive systems of these innovative chefs the Jacksons have been able to offer an improved (although reduced fiber) solution for millions of reading-impaired peoples: scriptures they can ingest by simply listening to them in their native language. Even after hearing this, SBG insisted on providing the snacks for all future meetings.
And the Walls Came Tumbling Down...
Jan 27, 2012 in Web News
Chris Gill returned from Scotland recently to report that in spite of dubious beginnings (see previous post), his picture survey will soon be taken to the next level when it becomes an app for the iPad later this year. Unfortunately, his newly-acquired church building in Bathgate was also taken to a new level - by a recent windstorm. Chris continues to have high expectations for both prospects although he secretly hopes the building repair will indefinitely postpone the Annual Haggis Potluck dinner.
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.