Jeff Adams is a Petroleum Engineer and Mineral Manager with nearly two decades of valuable experience in the Oil & Gas industry.

Prior to founding Prosper, Jeff managed corporate fiduciary energy assets as a Director and Lead of the Engineering Department in the Private Bank of Bank of America. While in this capacity, he worked closely with individuals, families, ranches, and foundations, and was responsible for managing over $130MM in energy assets while also servicing the department's engineering needs. 

Jeff's experience in the oil and gas industry has provided him with an extensive knowledge of the complexities of oilfield operations. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, he is a 2nd generation oilman with a career starting as a roustabout and roughneck. Jeff worked as a production and completions engineer for an independent oil & gas company, overseeing a significant number of operations prior to moving into asset management. While working for an operator, he initiated and oversaw the very operations that mineral owners must be able to understand and account for.

Jeff graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering as well as an MBA with a concentration in Energy & Finance.

Jeff's professional life is balanced by his personal interests and family life. When not at the office, Jeff enjoys spending time with his family, engaging in fitness activities, playing sports, and spending time outdoors. He is married to Danielle, and they have a daughter, Avery, and son, Gunnar.