The Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) has named T. Grant Johnson as the company’s chairman of the board of directors, effective immediately.

Johnson has been a member of TIPRO since 2006 and for the past four years has sat on the association’s board as a regional representative, according to TIPRO’s release.

Johnson holds over 40 years of experience in the energy industry and is currently the president of Houston-based E&P Lone Star Production Co.

He also served as president for the Houston Association of Professional Landmen from 2008-2009 and for the West Houston Association of Professional Landmen from 1987-1988, the release stated.

“Grant is a highly respected and connected executive, and we are fortunate to welcome him as our next chairman,” said Jud Walker, immediate past-chairman of TIPRO and CEO of EnerVest Ltd. “We appreciate Grant’s willingness to serve and look forward to working with him in his new capacity as chairman to enhance TIPRO’s important work.”

At its summer meeting in San Antonio, TIPRO confirmed its new and returning board directors including Jud Walker, Region 2 Director Thomas Janiszewski, Region 4 Director Robert Roosa, Treasurer John Swords and Secretary Patricia Boswell McCall.