Our Story
Jonah Energy LLC was founded by former President and CEO Tom Hart in the spring of 2014 with the acquisition of producing assets within the Jonah Field in Sublette County, Wyoming. The Jonah Field is one of the most successful natural gas discoveries in Wyoming and the nation’s history.
Over the years, the company has navigated volatile market conditions and adapted to shifting federal policies across multiple presidential administrations, all while achieving significant growth.
Jonah has successfully consolidated operations in the Jonah Field to the point where we now operate 100% of the wells. We have drilled over 500 news wells and produced almost 2 TCFE since inception.
Our position also includes assets in the Pinedale Anticline and authorization to develop an additional 3,500 wells in the 141,000-acre NPL Project area surrounding Jonah Field.
In 2019, James C. “Rad” Weaver, CEO and Chairman of CW Interests, began building his investment in Jonah Energy LLC. In 2023, CW Interests acquired the remaining equity from Jonah investors, becoming the majority owner and assuming control of the company.
The strong foundation built by Tom, combined with Rad’s growth-oriented vision, led to a transformative acquisition in January 2025 that expanded our footprint into the heart New Mexico’s Delaware Basin. The acquisition effectively doubled our production and significantly increased our exposure to liquid hydrocarbons.
From the beginning, Jonah has distinguished itself through a forward-thinking approach to environmental stewardship. What began as a relatively small, independent operator in Wyoming has evolved into a national leader in responsible and sustainable oil and natural gas production. Our award-winning programs in methane emissions reduction, surface reclamation and wildlife protection reflect our deep commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.
Going forward, Jonah will continue to grow through the acquisition of cash-flowing assets and the development of our existing portfolio.
"From the founding of Jonah Energy, our vision has been to be recognized as the industry’s most successful acquisition and development company for our consistent track record of responsibly delivering exceptional operating and commercial performance in every facet of our business. I am proud of what we have achieved in our first decade and look forward to seeing the company grow and succeed well into the future."
– Tom Hart, Founder
Core Values
We have a PASSION for Jonah Energy, and are committed to growing our company through a culture that embraces our core values.
We are a HIGH-PERFORMANCE organization, delivering on our promises and driving continuous improvement through teamwork and innovation.
We are committed to ensuring the SAFETY of our people and respecting the environment in which we operate.
We conduct ourselves with INTEGRITY, which means that we do the right thing, do what we say we will do, communicate candidly and honestly – even if the message is difficult, and treat our reputation as a precious asset.
We possess a focused AMBITION to strive and succeed, recognizing that continuous growth by each individual pushes us to new heights for the benefit of all and at the expense of none.
We achieve our goals in a thoughtful and disciplined manner through the EMPOWERMENT of our people.
We leverage our diverse strengths, skills and experiences through COLLABORATION to produce rapid and effective decisions.
We apply COMMERCIALITY in our decisions, performing the analysis necessary to deploy capital in the most efficient and effective manner.
We RESPECT each other and our communities, obey laws, and are responsible corporate citizens.
Leadership
James C. “Rad” Weaver
Brian Reger
Bill Buese
Craig Gleaton
Board of Directors
- Rad Weaver, Chairman of the Board
- Tom Hart, Board Member and Advisor
- Brian Reger, Chief Executive Officer
- William P. Wall
- Barth Whitham
- Mike Howard
- Robert Epstein
"We are committed to building a company that is sustainable and enduring, through a culture that embraces our core values."
– Bill Buese, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer