News & Announcements
April 2008
The Bakken Shale JV #2, Well #1-32H has reached total depth! Please see Bakken Shale JV #2 Communication Tab for Completion Call information.
January 2008
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January 2008
The Duck Lake #1 Joint Venture has reached total depth! Please see Duck Lake #1 Joint Venture Communication Tab for Completion Call information.
November 2007
The Williams JV #1, Well #1 has reached total depth!
November 2007
The McCutchin South JV #2, Well 4H was spud on November 4.
October 2007
You may now access the Crown Companies websites from our new landing page: TheCrownCompanies.net
September 2007
The Dodson JV #1, Well #1H has reached total depth!

Crown Executive Team
Crown Exploration, Ltd. currently has several full time employees, on going relationships with three consulting engineers and engages several contract field personnel. The Executive Team consists of the following Directors:
Shawn M. Grisham - President
Shawn M. Grisham is President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Crown Onshore Exploration, Inc., the general partner of Crown Exploration, Ltd. Mr. Grisham grew up in the oil business and is a founder of Crown. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 1988 where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. Mr. Grisham has received his Series 7, 63, and 39 licenses from FINRA. His vision and drive continues to carry the Crown Companies forward.
Shane B. Shanafelt - Chief Executive Officer
Shane B. Shanafelt is Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Crown Onshore Exploration, Inc., the general partner of Crown Exploration, Ltd. Mr. Shanafelt is a founder of Crown and also grew up in a family engaged in the well servicing business. Mr. Shanafelt attended Texas Tech University for 3 years, majoring in business. He has received his Series 22 and 63 licenses from FINRA. His experience in the field bridges the gap between the Crown Companies and our numerous well sites.
Danice D. Grisham - Corporate Secretary
Danice D. Grisham is Corporate Secretary and a Director of Crown Onshore Exploration, Inc., the general partner of Crown Exploration, Ltd. Mrs. Grisham is also a founder of Crown. She graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1990 and took post graduate studies at the University of Texas at Arlington. Like Mr. Grisham and Mr. Shanafelt, she grew up in a family involved in the oil business. Her meticulous direction shapes the everyday internal operations of the Crown Companies.
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