Larry Dixon began his land career in 1984 and established Dixon Services the following year. He oversees company operations, client relationships, business development, personnel, and the land professionals supporting DSI projects.

Larry earned a BBA in Petroleum Land Management from the University of Texas at Austin in 1982. His experience includes mineral and surface title, leasing, right-of-way acquisition, due diligence, regulatory research, mapping, and the management of complex land projects.

He values the relationships developed with clients, mineral owners, and landowners. His goal is to ensure DSI provides professional, accurate, and timely service while maintaining the highest standards of integrity.

Wade Dixon is a landman and project manager who oversees mineral and surface title, lease negotiations, right-of-way negotiations, detailed lease reporting, division order calculations, and client due diligence.

Raised around DSI, Wade gained an early understanding of land and pipeline projects while accompanying his father to job sites. He earned a BBA in Management from the University of Texas at Tyler in 2014 and was recognized as one of the university’s Top 40 Under 40 alumni in 2024.

Wade takes pride in solving difficult problems for clients and following through when a project is under pressure. He approaches every commitment with the belief that his word represents both his personal integrity and his family’s name.

Raymond Koonce has worked with DSI and its predecessors since 1988, giving him one of the longest tenures within the company.

He has managed land crews across multiple states and supported due diligence, mineral title, royalty research, leasehold title, surface title, and surface damage projects. His experience also includes software development, mentoring, and solving complex project problems.

Before joining DSI, Raymond worked as a landman and gained experience in residential and commercial construction. His professional goal is straightforward: provide a first-rate work product while operating within the scope and parameters established by the client.

John Champion brings more than 50 years of petroleum industry experience to DSI. Since joining the company in 1993, he has managed major exploration and development projects involving title research, lease acquisition, due diligence, right-of-way acquisition, division orders, and ownership verification.

John is a Registered Professional Landman and a past president of the East Texas Association of Professional Landmen. His industry recognition includes the ETAPL Pioneer Award and Brantley Jackson Award.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Corrections from Sam Houston State University. Throughout his career, John has focused on leading land teams, maintaining strong client relationships, and delivering accurate work within project timelines and budgets.

Kris Rinks has more than 18 years of oil and gas land experience and has worked with DSI since 2012. He oversees surface-related projects involving well locations, pad sites, lease roads, pipeline routing, surface-use negotiations, and right-of-way and easement acquisition.

Kris began his career in the Barnett Shale before becoming a project lead for a midstream pipeline company operating in East Texas and Northwest Louisiana. He is a Registered Professional Landman.

He believes productive relationships with surface and mineral owners are essential to serving clients well. Kris approaches every project with professionalism and integrity. Outside work, he enjoys team roping, making bits, spurs, and buckles, and supporting his children’s athletic activities.

Steve Brand has worked with Dixon Services since 2008. His responsibilities include surface and mineral title research, oil and gas leasing, and acquiring easements and rights-of-way for municipalities throughout East Texas.

Before entering the land profession, Steve owned a construction and remodeling company and worked as a college professor. That varied background contributes to his practical approach to projects and communication.

Steve prioritizes respectful relationships with property owners and the people he serves. Because he frequently encounters them throughout the community, he believes it is essential to communicate honestly, find common ground, and treat everyone with respect. Outside work, he enjoys classic cars, hot rods, furniture building, and time with his wife, Deena.

Justin Jenkins has more than 10 years of land experience and has worked with DSI during two periods, most recently returning in 2022. He manages mineral and drill-site title, oil and gas lease acquisition, project reporting, data accuracy, and client relationships.

His previous experience includes land work across East Texas, West Texas, Western Louisiana, and Eastern Ohio. He also served in training, development, procurement, and operations leadership roles for an oilfield service provider.

Justin earned a bachelor’s degree in Leadership and Development from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of Texas at Tyler. He brings a team-first mindset to each project and views strong client and community relationships as essential to long-term success.