FORT
WORTH, Texas, May 20, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP (NYSE: KRP) is
saddened to announce the passing of board member Ben J. Fortson.
Mr. Fortson had nearly 60 years of experience in the oil and gas
industry and served as President and Chief Executive Officer of
Fortson Oil Company since 1986. He also served as Chief
Investment Officer and Executive Vice President of the Kimbell Art
Foundation since 1975.
Mr. Fortson began investing in oil and natural gas minerals and
royalties in the late 1990s on behalf of the Kimbell Art
Foundation, which was one of the original and largest sponsors of
Kimbell Royalty Partners. Mr. Fortson was instrumental in the
creation of Kimbell Royalty Partners, beginning with its initial
public offering in February 2017 and
continuing through to 2024 as a member of the board of
directors.
"Ben's distinguished career in the oil and natural gas industry
spanned nearly six decades, and we are very sad to lose him both as
a good friend and wise counselor to Kimbell Royalty Partners. Our
Executive Vice Chairman, Brett
Taylor, and I have known and worked with Ben for decades,
beginning with our first royalty acquisition in the late
1990s. His wise counsel, vision and prescient investing
skills were a key factor to the success of Kimbell Royalty Partners
over the years. We will miss his advice, sense of humor and
friendship," said Robert Ravnaas,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kimbell Royalty Partners'
general partner.
About Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP
Kimbell (NYSE: KRP) is a leading oil and gas mineral and
royalty company based in Fort
Worth, Texas. Kimbell owns mineral and royalty
interests in approximately 17 million gross acres in 28 states and
in every major onshore basin in the continental United States, including ownership in more
than 129,000 gross wells. To learn more, visit
kimbellrp.com.
Contact:
Rick Black
Dennard Lascar Investor
Relations
krp@dennardlascar.com
(713) 529-6600
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