Chad Johnson is the founder, owner, and champion of all things Tenmile Land. When Chad is not guiding his team through mineral acquisitions, land purchases, and lease negotiations, you can usually find him hanging out with Breeana, wife and love of his life; and their three sons, Nathan, Gabriel, and Julian. Chad and Breeana share a love of travel, exercise, and hanging out with family and friends.

Breeana is the yin to Chad’s yang and has helped guide Tenmile since it’s inception. She spends her day as part of the executive management team. She also manages a house full of boys, her sons Nathan, Gabriel, and Julian, which she considers one of the most rewarding experiences of her life.

Serving as General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer, Ben is involved in most every aspect of the day-to-day operations at Tenmile Land.  Before joining Tenmile Land in 2018, Ben was a partner at a local law firm, where he primarily focused on oil and gas law, real estate law, business law, wills, trusts, and estates. He graduated with a dual Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Economics at West Virginia Wesleyan College and then earned his law degree at West Virginia University.

A competitive swimmer throughout college, Ben has always loved sports and an opportunity to compete. Ben is very thankful that all of those years wearing a swim cap did not affect his ability to grow amazing hair.

Ben and his wife live in Clarksburg with their two boys and dog, Lucy.

Besides being known for his love of history and West Virginia University sports, Dan fills a key role in the daily operations at Tenmile Land as our Land Manager. His responsibilities include overseeing the acquisition team, serving on the management team, and negotiating mineral and land acquisitions. Dan began his career in the oil and gas industry in 2010. Before joining Tenmile Land, he worked for a nationwide, integrated land services company at of their regional office located in Bridgeport, WV. During his time there, Dan developed high-level project management skills and gained a great deal of experience which helped his transition to Tenmile Land.

Dan enjoys the daily interaction with landowners and is passionate about taking care of them. Dan strives to make every business transaction a positive one and looks forward to the opportunity to work with folks who cross his path.

Outside of the office, Dan lives in Clarksburg, WV with his wife Kristy, their two beautiful daughters (Hayley and Emma) as well as the family dog, Maverick. Dan serves on the Board of Directors for Mountain RAGE Volleyball Club, a competitive travel club for ages 12 to 17, and is a member of Horizons Church.

Mike Poling joined Tenmile Land full-time in 2014 and manages all of the properties owned by the company. Well known for his strict behavior and attention to detail, Mike is an invaluable part of our organization. Mike and his wife enjoy living on their farm in Doddridge County and raising their two beautiful children.

Shawna is the Tenmile Land Office Ninja. Her official title is Chief Operating Officer, and a summary of what she does here would be next to impossible to compile. Shawna was one of the first employees in the company, and according to her, the best business decision that Chad has made to date. Shawna shares the same family history as Chad (they are first cousins) and grew up in the oil and gas business. Before her time at Tenmile Land, Shawna has held leadership positions at other companies and serves on several local boards and leadership teams. Among her favorites is the Harrison County Heart Walk, a cause very near and dear to her.

Besides her office ninja skills, Shawna has completed a Spartan Beast Race and is an avid CrossFit athlete. Shawna says that her motivation comes from her family and that setting a good example for her three children is of utmost importance to her. Shawna and husband Jay live on a farm and raise cattle, bees, and chickens. Rumor has it she bottles fresh Maple Syrup that is to die for.