A TRUSTED RESOURCE
providing premier energy land services
SERVICES
Title and Due Diligence Research
Defender Bay Resources partners with title professionals in the oil and gas industry who possess experience in all basins in the U.S. to provide highly accurate and timely research of courthouse records.
Lease, Mineral, and Right-of-Way Acquisition
We work with highly skilled individuals who specialize in building landowner relationships in order to efficiently and honestly negotiate lease terms and purchase mineral and royalty interests.
Renewables
Whether you are acquiring land and leases or need to determine who owns a property, we will provide the tools to do so successfully in the ever growing renewable energy space.
ABOUT
Defender Bay Resources was formed on the idea that a land services company should be a beacon, guiding clients on the path to success. Our primary goal is to provide an honest and reliable land team consisting of Landmen, Title Attorneys, Right-of-Way Specialists, and Land Administration to fulfill any and all land service needs.
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With over 30 years of combined experience in the Energy Industry, the team at Defender Bay can be trusted to provide the knowledge and expertise you need to be your one-stop land department.
PEOPLE
David Deffenbaugh
President and Founder
In 2022, David saw an opportunity in the land services space and formed Defender Bay Resources. Beginning his career in the Oil and Gas industry in early 2010 as an Independent Landman, Mr. Deffenbaugh gained experience working in many facets of the space including field landman work, building successful mineral campaigns, lease acquisition, surface agreements, and much more.
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Prior to forming Defender Bay, David worked at the private investment firm, Stronghold Investment Partners where he helped build a mineral and royalty purchasing operation that grew to over $1.4 billion in assets under management.
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Mr. Deffenbaugh is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and currently lives with his family in Dallas, TX.
CONTACT
Inquiries
For any inquiries, questions or comments, please email: david@defenderbay.com or fill out the following form
Head Office
Defender Bay Resources' primary office is located in Dallas, TX.
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Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 670142
Dallas, TX 75367
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Jobs
To apply for a job with Defender Bay, please send a resume to: jobs@defenderbay.com