Jon Corkern serves as Executive Director of the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO), bringing a unique combination of nonprofit management expertise and personal mineral ownership experience to the role. His path to NARO began not through an oil and gas industry background, but as a mineral rights owner who found himself overwhelmed by lease offers and complex paperwork related to his mineral interests. Learn how NARO is the best-kept secret in the mineral rights world and how you can join thousands of like-minded mineral owners.
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About Jon Corkern, Executive Director of NARO
Jon Corkern serves as Executive Director of the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO), bringing a unique combination of nonprofit management expertise and personal mineral ownership experience to the role. His path to NARO began not through an oil and gas industry background, but as a mineral rights owner who found himself overwhelmed by lease offers and complex paperwork related to his mineral interests. Like many NARO members, Jon initially had no idea how to evaluate whether offers were fair or what steps he should take to protect his interests. Through his connection with past NARO president David Smith, he discovered the organization and quickly recognized both its value and his potential to contribute. His background in managing nonprofit organizations, combined with his firsthand understanding of the challenges mineral owners face, made him an ideal fit for leading NARO’s mission to educate and support royalty owners across the country. Under his leadership, NARO continues to expand its educational resources and member services while working to increase awareness of the organization among mineral owners who often struggle in isolation with complex industry decisions.
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Resources Mentioned in This Episode
- New members – use code “MRPODCAST” to save $25 off your first year Introductory Membership.
- Register for an upcoming 2025 NARO Convention
- MRP 106: NARO Board Member Martha Barnes
- MRP 109: NARO Board Member and Landman Katy Alven
- MRP 120: Listener Stories – Mineral Owner Barb Rankin
- MRP 180: Practical Tips With Landman and Mineral Manager Jimmy Wright
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